Laser Digital, the digital assets arm of Japanese financial giant Nomura, has launched the Laser Digital NEAR Adoption Fund, aimed at driving institutional adoption of NEAR Protocol. This initiative provides long-term exposure to NEAR ($NEAR ), the blockchainโs native token, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and Web3.
Institutional Staking with TruStake ๐๐
The fund leverages TruStake, an institutional-grade staking solution by TruFin, allowing participants to engage in blockchain consensus while earning staking rewards. Jez Mohideen, CEO of Laser Digital, highlighted that the fund combines digital asset investment, AI, and staking, offering a unique long-term exposure to NEAR Protocol.
NEAR at the Forefront of AI & Web3 ๐ค๐
NEAR Protocol has positioned itself as a top AI token, focusing on user-owned AI, Chain Abstraction, and sharded blockchain technology. These innovations align with the growing AI and Web3 ecosystem, making NEAR a strong candidate for decentralized AI solutions.
Fund Accessibility & Availability ๐ฆ๐
The NEAR Adoption Fund will be accessible to institutional and professional investors in selected jurisdictions but not in the U.S.. It will be offered in both traditional formats and via wealth management platforms.
This move marks another step toward institutional adoption of blockchain and AI-driven solutions, reinforcing NEAR Protocolโs role in shaping the future of decentralized AI.
