Near Protocol’s AI Future: Cross-Chain Commerce and the World’s Largest AI Model

In this episode, Robert and Haley dig into the recent reveal from Near Protocol at the Redacted conference in Bangkok—a new AI Assistant with game-changing capabilities. Imagine an AI agent that can book flights, order takeout, or even launch a new cryptocurrency—all while handling cross-chain asset swaps! Near Protocol is aiming big, planning to create the largest open-source AI model ever and making Web3 accessible through innovations like “Near Intents” for easy, decentralized transactions across networks.

We explore:

• Near’s AI Assistant: An open-source, cross-chain AI that can launch projects or buy items online with ease.
• Chain Abstraction: How Near’s tech makes asset swaps possible across platforms like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more.
• Collaborative AI Agents: A vision of AI agents working together to automate complex tasks.

Tune in to hear how Near Protocol’s tech could shape the future of AI, DeFi, and even everyday tasks across the blockchain world.