Will the recent powerhouse collaboration between @NEARProtocol and @Aptos, two veteran public chains, make waves? Here’s a summary of the core aspects of this partnership: 1) NEAR Intents integrates with Aptos: Users can seamlessly swap assets like BTC, ETH, XRP, and 20+ other chains into APT or USDT on the Aptos chain with just one click—no need for bridges or network switching. 2) Shelby meets NEAR: Shelby provides decentralized hot storage with sub-second read speeds and programmable logic. NEAR’s AI team will leverage this for “proxy memory” and real-time data services. User and developer experience: 1) Users: Cross-chain asset swaps are smoother, reducing operational complexity. 2) Developers: External liquidity can be introduced via the Swap API, with cross-chain logic hidden in the backend—ideal for AI and interactive applications. RWA landscape: 1) Aptos’ RWA (Real World Assets) volume is approximately $330M, making it the most mature. 2) Diverse asset portfolio: Treasury bonds (e.g., Franklin Templeton’s BENJI, $92M), private credit (over $200M, including ACRED), and alternative funds ($20M, covering real estate, PE, VC). 3) Advantages: Strong VC and institutional networks, participation from traditional giants like Apollo and Franklin, and assets that can be reused in DeFi. Future highlights: 1) Growth in non-treasury assets. 2) RWA reuse rates in DeFi. 3) Liquidity and execution quality in secondary markets. The Aptos and NEAR collaboration enhances cross-chain experiences while boosting DeFi potential through diversified RWA portfolios. Future development hinges on asset expansion, DeFi reuse, and market liquidity. Quick heads-up: @doublezero has launched staking on SOL and has been interacting frequently with Aptos’ official team. There’s a chance Aptos asset staking could be coming soon!