Overview of NEAR Protocol - NEAR is a Layer 1 blockchain positioning itself as AI infrastructure, aiming to enable user-controlled AI agents across digital ecosystems [1] - NEAR began as an AI research initiative before evolving into a blockchain platform [1] Technical Roadmap and Development - Phase 1 focuses on building a scalable Layer 1 using sharding and dynamic resharding to support high transaction volumes [2] - Phase 2 introduces tools to improve usability and cross-chain interaction, potentially enabling future AI agents to operate across networks [2] - Phase 3 shifts from infrastructure development to enabling coordination for decentralised AI agents [2] NEAR Intents and Trading Volume - Near Intents recorded $969 million in trading volume for the week beginning November 10, 2025 [3] - Near Intents are projected to increase their weekly trading volume by more than tenfold to reach $10 billion by June 2026 [3] AI Focus and Architecture - NEAR is focused on ensuring user control over AI through a trust-based, decentralised architecture [4] - Core components like DCML, MCP, and AITP are designed to make AI agents both secure and accessible [4] - NEAR's infrastructure is powering early elements of an emerging AI economy [4] Token Model - NEAR's token model is designed to capture value from AI-native activity, including intent-routing fees, infrastructure services, and model execution [5]
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