The Future of AI & DeFi: Rhea Finance and NEAR’s Vision Explained

Join us as we explore the innovative intersection of AI and decentralized finance with Rhea Finance and NEAR Protocol. In this engaging conversation, Escobar from Rhea Finance and Illia Polosukhin, NEAR co-founder, explain how Rhea is transforming DeFi through AI-driven tools, cross-chain asset management, and Bitcoin-native solutions. Get an inside look at NEAR’s vision for cross-chain interactions, and see how Rhea Finance is breaking traditional blockchain barriers for a smoother crypto experience.

Rhea Finance https://www.rhea.finance

0:00 – Intro & Welcome
0:15 – Introduction to Rhea Finance
1:22 – NEAR’s Vision for AI & DeFi Integration
3:10 – Using AI for Smarter Asset Management
4:29 – Overview of Rhea’s Core Products
6:19 – Cross-chain Functionality with NEAR
9:26 – AI-powered Vaults and Yield Optimization
13:12 – Future Outlook: AI & Real-World Asset Integration
15:52 – Exploring Bitcoin DeFi
20:42 – Understanding XRhea
22:48 – Rhea Finance Community & Incentives
23:32 – Outro & How to Engage

NEAR is the Blockchain for AI
Website: https://near.org/