In a highly speculative scenario, Perplexity AI envisions a consortium of major technology companies and leading artificial intelligence research institutions making NEAR the primary blockchain for a large-scale decentralized network of AI agents and a data marketplace. NEAR is currently consolidating between $3.50 and $3.70, with intermediate support at $3.40 to $3.50 and resistance at $5.00 to $5.50. Potential catalysts include the launch of a spot NEAR ETF, the gradual reduction of maximum annual token issuance from 2.5% to 1.6% over 24 months and rising cross-chain volumes through NEAR Intents. In a crypto bull market accompanied by strong adoption of AI agents, NEAR could reach $50 to $70 and potentially exceed $130 by January 1, 2027, although this outcome would require exceptional coordination and remains purely hypothetical.
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