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Podcast: The Interop
Episode: AI & Blockchain Will Redefine Everything
Description: Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol, discusses the intersection of AI, blockchain, and crypto's evolving role in the global economy. From regulatory clarity to the rise of AI-driven super apps, Illia explains how these technologies will disrupt industries, empower users, and challenge traditional systems.📚Chapters01:40 The State of Crypto
06:16 Why AI Startups Avoid Crypto
11:51 Regulation’s Role in Innovation17:13 AI Agents Meet Blockchain
22:22 The Rise of Super Apps
33:29 Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs)
37:18 Near’s Multi-layered Stack
42:38 What’s Next for Near Protoco...