DWF Labs, a cutting-edge Web3 market maker and investor, has joined forces with NEAR Protocol, a next-generation, fully sharded, proof-of-stake layer-1 blockchain, to fuel the growth of AI-driven technologies.
This strategic collaboration aims to accelerate the development of AI agents, providing crucial support to teams launching projects on the NEAR ecosystem.
NEAR Protocol is quickly becoming a hub for some of the most innovative decentralized, AI-powered initiatives. As AI innovation continues to flourish within the NEAR ecosystem, DWF Labs is stepping in to provide vital backing for the launch of these AI agents, with support through platforms like AIDOLS and other social launchpads in the coming months.
Working alongside NEAR Foundation, known for advancing AI research and nurturing talent through the Horizon AI accelerator, DWF Labs will empower the next generation of AI developers. The Horizon accelerator has already helped numerous teams raise venture capital and bring impactful AI solutions to market.
Driving Innovation with $20M AI Agent Fund
A key part of this initiative is DWF Labs’ recently launched $20 million AI Agent Fund, designed to drive innovation in autonomous AI technologies. By utilizing NEAR’s suite of tools—such as smart contracts, chain signatures, and intents—DWF Labs aims to accelerate the creation of fully decentralized, verifiable AI agents. NEAR stands out as the only blockchain offering such an extensive range of resources to support the growth of autonomous AI technologies.
Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner at DWF Labs, expressed excitement about the partnership:
“We are thrilled to collaborate with the incredible builders on NEAR who are shaping the future of AI. NEAR’s ecosystem provides the perfect environment for developing decentralized AI agents, and we are eager to support teams pushing the boundaries of blockchain-powered AI.”
Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner at DWF Labs
In addition to supporting AI agents, DWF Labs will also collaborate with DeFi protocols within the NEAR ecosystem, particularly those targeting the financial sector. This will further solidify NEAR as the leading platform for decentralized AI applications.
