Chain Agents on NEAR, on-chain contracts plus off-chain AI in TEEs
Chain Agents combine:
- On-chain smart contracts for transparent execution and verifiability
- Off-chain AI models running in Trusted Execution Environments for complex reasoning
- Chain Signatures connecting the agent to assets on any chain
The TEE component is what makes the AI reasoning trustworthy. The model runs in a verified secure enclave rather than on a server someone controls. Combined with Chain Signatures for verified cross-chain execution, you get an agent architecture that is both capable and auditable.
Would you trust an AI agent with this architecture to manage automated DeFi positions? The technical trust model seems more robust than most but curious where people draw the line.