DWF Labs and NEAR Protocol Partner to Drive Innovation in Decentralized AI

Accelerating decentralized AI with NEAR Protocol

DWF Labs, a leading Web3 investor and market maker, has announced a partnership with NEAR Protocol to advance innovation in decentralized artificial intelligence (AI). Central to this collaboration is the $20 million AI Agent Fund recently announced by DWF Labs, which focuses on supporting the development of autonomous AI technologies.

NEAR Protocol, renowned for its robust blockchain tools, provides developers with an ideal foundation for building verifiably decentralized AI agents. Its resources, such as smart contracts, chain signatures, and intents, are designed to foster cutting-edge AI solutions. By integrating DWF Labs’ financial and strategic backing with NEAR’s technological capabilities, the partnership aims to accelerate AI project launches through platforms like AIDOLS, a social launchpad for AI developers.

This initiative aligns with DWF Labs’ broader strategy to nurture blockchain innovation. The firm has also introduced other notable funding programs, including a Web3-focused $20 million fund and a meme coin project fund, highlighting its commitment to empowering diverse sectors of the blockchain ecosystem.

Supporting NEAR’s AI-driven ecosystem

The NEAR Foundation has laid the groundwork for AI innovation through its Horizon AI accelerator, which has helped numerous teams secure venture capital and develop impactful technologies. The collaboration with DWF Labs strengthens this foundation, offering expanded financial resources and technical expertise to projects in the ecosystem.

“At DWF Labs, we believe in empowering builders who are shaping the future of autonomous technologies. The NEAR Protocol stands out as a leader in enabling verifiably decentralized AI agents, offering a robust ecosystem and resources for developers. By partnering with builders on NEAR, we are excited to support teams at the forefront of AI innovation, helping them bring these solutions to market and redefine what's possible in blockchain-powered AI.”
— Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner at DWF Labs

In addition to fostering AI development, DWF Labs is working closely with NEAR-based DeFi protocols to explore applications of AI in finance, further positioning NEAR Protocol as a leader in decentralized AI innovation.

The bottom line

The partnership between DWF Labs and NEAR Protocol represents a significant step forward in decentralized AI development. By combining NEAR’s cutting-edge blockchain tools with DWF Labs’ strategic funding, this collaboration is set to redefine the possibilities for blockchain-powered AI solutions, empowering developers to create impactful technologies across various sectors.