NEAR Protocol to Host Meetup in Denver on February 18

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NEAR Protocol is hosting Intents Day, a gathering focused on the emerging paradigm of intent-based systems in decentralized applications (dApps), at the ETHDenver conference on February 18, 2026. The event will bring together builders, founders, and partners to discuss the practical implementation of this technology, which aims to dramatically improve user experience and unlock new possibilities for automation and agent orchestration.

Why it matters

The discussion around intent-based systems signals a shift in how users interact with dApps, moving from explicitly telling the system how to perform a task to simply stating the desired outcome. This abstraction layer has the potential to make blockchain-based applications more user-friendly and unlock new use cases. NEAR Protocol, as a blockchain platform designed for scalability and mainstream adoption, is positioned to play a key role in this evolving landscape.

The details

Intents Day will cover topics such as key design tradeoffs, emerging use cases, and the challenges of building robust intent-based systems. Speakers from NEAR Intents, Proximity Labs, Blockdaemon, SVRN, SwapKit, LiFi, Ledger, and Trust Wallet will share their insights. The event aims to equip builders with the knowledge they need to contribute to the evolution of intent-based systems, serving as a stepping stone toward NEARCON 2026.

• Intents Day at ETHDenver will be held on February 18, 2026.
• NEARCON 2026, a larger event focused on the NEAR Protocol ecosystem, will follow Intents Day.

What’s next

The focus on practical implementation at Intents Day suggests a move beyond theoretical discussions toward tangible progress in the development of intent-based systems. The event also serves as a stepping stone toward NEARCON 2026, indicating a long-term commitment to this technology.