🤖 NEAR Protocol: The Blockchain Built for AI Agents
NEAR isn’t just scaling blockchains—it’s redefining how AI and crypto interact. Originally born from an AI research lab, NEAR is now the execution layer for intelligent, autonomous agents across chains.
🚀 Key Innovations
- Nightshade 2.0 Sharding: 8 active shards, 600ms finality
- Chain Abstraction: One NEAR account to interact with Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin & more
- NEAR Intents: Users and agents express goals; solvers handle execution
- Stateless Validation: Lower hardware needs, higher decentralization
- AI Agent Infrastructure: Wallets, verifiable actions, encrypted compute
🧠 NEAR for AI Agents
- Chain Signatures: Multichain access from a single NEAR identity
- Privacy-first architecture: Agents act securely on behalf of users
- Open Agent Marketplace: Monetize and deploy AI agents on-chain
- Real autonomy: Agents can hold assets, pay for services, and transact
> “AI is becoming the most powerful force in the digital world. Our job is to make sure that power belongs to people — not platforms.” — Illia Polosukhin, NEAR Co-founder
🌐 Why NEAR Stands Out
- Built for speed, scale, and agentic coordination
- Supports Ethereum compatibility via Aurora & Rainbow Bridge
- Expanding to Solana, Cosmos, and beyond
- Human-readable wallets + meta-transactions for smooth UX
NEAR Protocol is more than a blockchain—it’s the foundation for an open, AI-powered internet. Whether you're building apps, agents, or multichain tools, NEAR makes it seamless.