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The State Of Crypto & AI | Illia Polosukhin & Bowen Wang
Feb 25, 2025
Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol and a pioneer in AI research, joins Bowen Wang, a key contributor to NEAR's scaling efforts. They dive into how NEAR is revolutionizing blockchain with AI and improving scalability through sharding innovations. The duo discusses unlocking cross-chain liquidity and the challenges and opportunities in decentralized systems. They also explore the fascinating intersection of smart contracts and AI, predicting an exciting future for user experience in the crypto space.
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- Nier is leveraging AI to create a seamless user experience across multiple blockchains, simplifying interactions with digital services and the internet.
- By implementing sharding technology, Nier enhances scalability and performance, allowing for efficient transaction processing and supporting a large number of users.
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Nier's Vision for AI and Blockchain Integration
Nier is positioning itself as a blockchain specifically tailored for artificial intelligence, aiming to eliminate the need for separate applications, wallets, and chains. The fundamental belief is that AI will serve as a universal interface for users to interact with digital services and the internet, creating a more efficient way to access and utilize these resources. Nier is building robust infrastructure to facilitate this vision, including a new intent framework that strives to interconnect multiple blockchain networks, ultimately creating a seamless experience where users can manage transactions and interactions through intuitive AI interfaces. This transformative approach envisions a future where the complexities of different blockchains are abstracted away, allowing for smoother user experiences across various functions, from e-commerce to finance.
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