An AI-driven future is inevitable. Whether it’s human-centric depends on how people share data with AI-meeting our needs while also protecting us. Six years ago we set up the @NEARProtocol to steward NEAR, already a top blockchain, extending to chain-abstracted transactions with Near Intents & soon 'protocolizing privacy' with DCML: the missing layer to unlock *context-rich* AI, safely.

That’s why I’ve worked with @ilblackdragon, @sal_ternullo, @dschwed, @AbhishekEsq & many more at the Foundation to create @svrn_ai . SovereignAI (SVRN) is building a blockchain-native, private GPU cloud for AI-think confidential CoreWeave owned & governed by its users, powered by NEAR treasury economics & built on NVIDIA.

I firmly believe NEAR Protocol’s architecture provides the trust, security & economic alignment needed for universal AI sovereignty-for individuals, corporations & governments alike. These neutral rails will enable next-gen AI-first services & truly autonomous AI agent commerce. Privately, securely, verifiably.

I will not seek re-election to the NEAR Foundation Council in Dec, joining SVRN’s main board to represent the Foundation’s interests. Supporting @sal_ternullo as CEO, I’ll bring decades of experience building market-leading infra companies like Orchestream, Tideway & Automic.