NEAR Protocol jumped 50% in seven days to $2.34, leading an AI token rally fueled by network upgrades, Arthur Hayes' endorsement, and surging trading volumes.

NEAR rallied by 45% this week on a series of upgrades positioning it as a potential settlement layer for AI agents and confidential finance.

Explore NEAR's record futures open interest spike and smart contract risks like oracle manipulation and flash loan vulnerabilities in AI token markets.