Videos

The boundaries between virtual and physical communities are blurring more than ever. Pop-up cities and network states are the frameworks behind the rapidly growing phenomenon of virtual communities gathering IRL in unique configurations. Our panel discusses their work developing these communities of the future.

Join HZN for an insider's look at their transformative incubation program powering the next generation of NEAR Protocol builders. Learn how their comprehensive founder support system—from expert mentorship to advanced technical infrastructure—is revolutionizing Web3 development, and get an exclusive preview of their…

Launching a blockchain is often slow, expensive, and disconnected from the broader ecosystem. Virtual Chains solves this by offering customisable, production-ready networks with 1-second block times and built-in interoperability. Powered by NEAR, AURORA’s ecosystem provides essential tools like on/off-ramps, KYC,…

It's been four years since DeFi Summer, that explosion of creativity and on-chain speculation that birthed a movement. But can the yield-farmers of yesterday survive in today's AI-agent filled markets? Our panel of DeFi pioneers will discuss how the space evolves as AI becomes ever more pervasive.

Decentralized inference is revolutionizing AI deployment by distributing computational workloads across edge networks, enabling unprecedented scalability and user sovereignty. This technical deep-dive examines how distributed architecture optimizes model performance and latency while empowering users with granular…

Explore how NEAR’s on-chain data is now accessible on Dune. Learn to build powerful dashboards that turn raw data into actionable insights, enabling deeper analysis and smarter decisions.

Traditional research institutes are poorly coordinated, frustrating for collaborators, and inefficient at the cost of discovery and innovation. A new paradigm of digital first research organizations will emerge that will raise and manage funds, finance PhDs, manage IP portfolios, and synchronize networks with hundreds…

Harshit Tiwari lays out how NEAR will power the future of DeFi.

Explore how modularity enables users to opt into various levels of abstraction based on their preferences and skills. It highlights the principle that users should have the tools to customize their blockchain experience, rather than being forced into full abstraction, emphasizing user choice. The discussion will focus…

Explore how SWEAT uses NEAR’s Chain Abstraction to build products for millions of active mobile users - together leading the charge in consumer crypto adoption.

Explore the art and science of creating lightning-fast user experiences in blockchain applications. This talk uncovers practical strategies for optimizing every touchpoint of user interaction, from app loading and wallet connections to transaction signing and confirmation. Discover real-world examples of what's…

Eleven years after Edward Snowden's explosive revelations of mass surveillance, another paradigm shift is underway. The world is embracing AI systems on an unprecedented scale, but they risk being used for surveillance by centralized systems. That's where the user-owned internet comes in. Blockchains and user-owned…

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have rapidly evolved from a niche concept in the cryptocurrency world to a transformative technology with far-reaching implications. This presentation explores the journey of NFTs, from their initial role as investment vehicles to their emerging practical applications.

Xiangyi Zheng - Sig.Network

The Cosmos and chain abstraction pioneer on the latest in the space.

In August, Telegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested in France for failing to cooperate with authorities seeking greater control over the platform. This talk addresses a simple question: Why isn't Telegram decentralized? What would it take to build a decentralized super app like Telegram, and after more than 10 years…

Discover how our groundbreaking AI agents autonomously construct backend services by leveraging a curated ecosystem of open-source APIs, powered by Web3 tokenomics. TICLE's innovative platform introduces a decentralized governance framework where API providers, technical reviewers, and delegators collaborate to ensure…

Nillion is building Humanity's First Blind Computer– a secure computation and storage network that decentralizes trust for high-value data, similar to how blockchains decentralize transactions. Nillion's vision is to make it easy for users and developers to leverage Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) such as…

Artificial intelligence is here, but its glittering stars run on centralized models. Venice, co-founded by Teana Baker-Taylor and Erik Voorhees, plans to fix that with private, permissionless, AI.

Cross-chain RFQs and multichain order books are transforming DeFi by enabling seamless, decentralized trading across multiple networks. NEAR's user-owned ecosystem is leading this innovation, reducing friction and enhancing efficiency in decentralized markets, paving the way for a more user-driven and interoperable…

Blockchains can't compete with centralized systems on finality, or so the old stereotype goes. But with fast finality, blockchains could deliver the speed and guarantees that traders have come to expect from traditional financial systems. Our panel discusses the missing piece in the modular blockchain puzzle, and why…

Bitte is at the forefront of decentralized AI, developing a framework that enables intelligent agents to interact seamlessly with blockchain ecosystems and autonomously execute tasks at scale. We empower developers to create cross-chain agents, unlocking new opportunities in decentralized governance, liquidity…

Crowny is revolutionizing traditional loyalty programs by bridging Web2 and Web3 with blockchain-based rewards. Through e-commerce plugins, businesses can seamlessly onboard to Crowny’s platform, gaining access to a cross-chain rewards ecosystem powered by companies like NEAR, Solana, and Wormhole.

Get an insider's perspective on what these teams are building on the cutting edge of chain abstraction, and learn how NEAR is helping them grow.