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Seeing the tripartite cooperation between @Aptos @Shelbyserves @NEARProtocol, I began to have illusions about $APT and $NEAR. As two veteran L1 projects, the performance in this round is not eye-catching enough. It is indeed time to unite strongly! Aptos is an L1 chain developed by former Meta engineers that emphasizes security, scalability, and user-friendliness, primarily using the Move language to build smart contracts. NEAR Protocol is an L1 chain focused on AI applications, dedicated to building an "Internet of Agents," a decentralized network where AI agents can operate autonomously. Shelby is an emerging decentralized hot storage network co-developed by Aptos Labs and Jump Crypto that provides fast and reliable storage solutions for real-time data. This tripartite cooperation stems from the pain points of the blockchain ecosystem: cross-chain transactions often rely on bridges, which introduces security risks, delays, and complexities; At the same time, AI applications require high-speed decentralized data storage to support real-time decision-making by agents. NEAR addresses these issues by expanding its integration with Aptos through its Intents framework and incorporating Shelby's storage technology into its AI stack. Key breakthrough 1: Enabling cross-chain swaps through NEAR Intents NEAR Intents is an open-source framework designed to simplify cross-chain operations, allowing users to complete complex transactions without understanding the underlying technical details. Currently, it supports over 20 blockchains and over 115 tokens, with a cross-chain trading volume of nearly $1 billion. Through integration with Aptos, this framework now allows users to swap assets from other chains (such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, etc.) to Aptos' $APT with one click, without the need for traditional bridges. 1) Technical Details: 1.1 Bridgeless swaps: Traditional cross-chain requires bridges to lock assets and mint equivalents on the target chain, which is vulnerable to hacking. NEAR Intents uses an intent mechanism where users only need to express an "intent" (e.g., "I want to exchange BTC for APT"), and the system automatically handles routing, liquidity aggregation, and execution without involving bridges. 1.2 Scope of Support: After integration, users can directly swap to APT from 20+ chains (such as BTC, ETH, etc.). Aptos became the 20th chain to join Intents, which expanded the liquidity of its ecosystem. This breakthrough not only enhances Aptos' interoperability but also brings more liquidity to NEAR's ecosystem. Key breakthrough 2: Shelby hot storage joins the NEAR AI stack Shelby is a decentralized hot storage network designed for real-time data, unlike traditional "cold storage," which emphasizes speed and availability, built on dedicated fiber optics, and supports streaming and earning mechanisms. 1) Technical Details: 1.1 Integration Method: Shelby is integrated into NEAR's AI stack, providing fast and decentralized data storage for AI agents. NEAR's AI stack is designed to support the "Internet of Agents," where AI agents can access and process data autonomously, while Shelby ensures that data is available in real-time. 1.2 Development Background: Shelby was co-founded by Aptos Labs and Jump Crypto, which allows Aptos to act as a bridge in the cooperation, bringing its storage technology to NEAR. 1.3 Functionality Expansion: This allows AI agents to process real-time data, such as streaming, machine learning models, or dynamic content, on NEAR without relying on centralized servers. The addition of Shelby strengthens NEAR's AI positioning while providing more storage options for the Aptos ecosystem. Aptos Labs said on LinkedIn that the partnership makes Shelby's purpose clearer: to provide the infrastructure for the next generation of builders to move data from "mobile" to "service." Benefits and Advantages 1) Benefits to users: 1.1 Simplified Operation: One-click cross-chain swaps lower the barrier to entry, especially suitable for novice users, avoiding the risks and complexities of bridging. 1.2 Security and Efficiency: The bridgeless design reduces the attack surface, making transactions faster and cheaper. Shelby's hot storage ensures millisecond data response times for AI applications. 1.3 Liquidity Enhancement: Aptos users can easily access assets from other chains, while NEAR users receive stronger AI data support. 2) Benefits for developers: 2.1 Interoperability: Developers can build cross-chain dApps on Aptos and NEAR, using the Intents framework to simplify integration. 2.2AI Innovation: Shelby's storage makes it easier for developers to create real-time AI applications, such as decentralized agents or data-driven DeFi. 2.3 Ecosystem Expansion: This collaboration promotes the adoption of the Move language (natively supported by Aptos, compatible with NEAR through integration), potentially attracting more project migrations. 3) Overall Ecological Impact: The trading volume is already close to $1 billion and is expected to grow further. This helps the blockchain shift from islands to interconnected networks, accelerating the realization of the "proxy internet" - AI agents can operate autonomously across chains. This collaboration is a milestone in the convergence of blockchain towards AI. NEAR emphasizes "Welcome to the Internet of Agents," hinting at more AI-driven applications in the future. The integration of Aptos could trigger more chains to join the Intents framework, forming a larger cross-chain alliance. Meanwhile, Shelby's hot storage could become the standard for AI blockchains, driving the mainstreaming of decentralized AI.