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Bunker mode debate grows over AI-driven crypto threats

A debate is spreading in the cryptocurrency industry over so-called “bunker mode,” a strategy of moving assets to new addresses to protect them as concerns grow that artificial intelligence could undermine existing cryptography. There is still no evidence that AI has broken cryptographic systems, and some warn that hasty transfers could increase security risks through mistakes or scams. Experts also say the impact would extend beyond wallets to blockchain infrastructure and consensus mechanisms.

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Bitwise CIO says NEAR could hit $155 by 2030 as AI finance infrastructure draws attention

NEAR Protocol\'s NEAR token could rise about 40-fold by 2030, a forecast said. Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise, set a 2030 target price of $155.85, with a bullish scenario of $562.81 and a bearish scenario of $1.63. The thesis hinges on whether autonomous AI agents expand demand for blockchain infrastructure. Hougan also cited NEAR\'s existing activity, including $30 billion in cross-chain volume via NEAR Intents.

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AI agents to serve as front end for blockchain

NEAR Protocol co-founder Ilya Polosukhin said centralised exchanges are no longer needed for most trades, citing NEAR.com, which brings spot trades across chains, tokenised stocks, deposit-yield products and perpetual futures onto one screen. He said the service is close to replacing exchanges but still needs features such as bank withdrawals, tax reporting records and selective disclosure for confidential trades. He also highlighted privacy, expanding fiat links and an AI agent market.