NEAR Unveils Quantum Security and AI Features at TOKEN2049 Singapore

NEAR, the open infrastructure platform positioning itself at the center of the emerging agent economy, made a series of high-profile announcements during TOKEN2049 Singapore, spotlighting post-quantum security, cross-chain trading capabilities, and privacy-focused artificial intelligence tools.

A centerpiece of NEAR's presence at the conference was the live launch of QTC, a post-quantum asset developed by Quantus Network, on both near.com and NEAR Intents. The move signals a concrete step toward hardening blockchain infrastructure against the long-anticipated threat posed by quantum computing, which is widely expected to eventually compromise conventional cryptographic standards.

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Robinhood Chain also went live on the NEAR ecosystem during the event, broadening the platform's reach into mainstream financial audiences. NEAR co-hosted a dedicated Quantum & Privacy Day alongside Quantus, underscoring the growing institutional attention being paid to cryptographic resilience and confidential data handling within decentralized networks.

The announcements collectively reflect a strategic push by NEAR to differentiate its infrastructure by addressing concerns that most blockchain platforms have yet to tackle head-on: vulnerability to future quantum attacks, fragmented liquidity across chains, and the privacy requirements of AI-driven applications operating on public ledgers. Industry observers note that positioning quantum readiness as a near-term product feature, rather than a theoretical roadmap item, marks a notable shift in the sector's approach to long-term security.

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