# NEAR Protocol’s Q3 Discussion Highlights Privacy, AI and User Ownership

By Simon Yoon

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Published: 2026-10-25T19:58:50.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-25T19:58:50.000Z
Section: Technology

> Post-quantum solutions were also discussed, and three social media handles were identified as figures involved.

NEAR Protocol’s third-quarter discussion covered privacy, post-quantum solutions and the AI economy, with user ownership raised as a broader blockchain theme.

@ilblackdragon, @AlexAuroraDev and @bendersgreat were involved in the discussion.