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DFINITY founder accuses NEAR of unauthorized use of fast signature tech in cross-chain asset custody.

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22 Oct 2026
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DFINITY founder accuses NEAR of unauthorized use of fast signature tech in cross-chain asset custody.

DFINITY founder Dom accused NEAR Intents of using DFINITY's threshold ECDSA technology without permission, which is crucial for cross-chain asset custody and transaction signing. Dom claims the technology, authorized only for Internet Computer, produces signatures about three times faster than alternatives. He also criticized NEAR for deploying it across eight servers, which he says compromises decentralization and security. Recent GitHub activity suggests NEAR may replace the algorithm with a slower one, possibly due to concerns about the unauthorized use. Dom hopes for a resolution as he believes the dispute harms DFINITY and the Internet Computer community.

NEAR Protocol holds a market cap of Rp118,13 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of Rp15,5 trillion on Pluang as of Oct 23, 2026, 10:02 WIB. The token is priced at Rp89.676 with a 1-day decline of 2.86%, while Pluang order activity shows a strong sell sentiment at 96%. Typical hold time for NEAR on Pluang is 51 days, indicating moderate investor engagement amid the ongoing dispute involving proprietary cryptography claims.

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