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NEAR upgrades infrastructure with chain abstraction; Fetch.ai launches AI agent platform, both aiming to boost blockchain utility.

Protocol Fundamentals
23 May 2026
Crypto Daily
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Bullish
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NEAR is advancing its Layer-1 blockchain by implementing chain abstraction, data availability layers, and easier user onboarding to enhance developer experience and support modular rollups. Meanwhile, Fetch.ai is launching an agent platform that enables quick deployment of autonomous AI agents for real-world workflows, aiming to automate tasks and create on-chain economic activity. NEAR's upgrades focus on long-term ecosystem resilience and scalability, while Fetch.ai targets faster, visible adoption through practical AI applications. Investors should watch developer adoption, repeated usage, and liquidity growth to gauge which catalyst gains traction first.

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