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Shai Perednik is the Principal Ecosystem Solution Architect at NEAR Protocol and was previously the Head of Enablement at Polygon. He previously led AWS's Web3 initiatives, establishing over 25 strategic partnerships, integrating blockchain technology into products, and fostering a Web3 community of more than 1,600 Amazon employees.
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