Near Protocol price

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$2.753
+$0.035 (+1.28%)
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Market cap
$3.44B
Circulating supply
1.25B / 1.27B
All-time high
$20.6
24h volume
$167.95M
4.0 / 5

About Near Protocol

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is a high-performance blockchain designed for scalability and usability, making it accessible for developers and users alike. Its core technology uses sharding to enable fast, low-cost transactions without compromising decentralization. NEAR is particularly focused on supporting AI and decentralized applications, with features like chain abstraction and user-friendly account systems. The NEAR token powers transactions, staking, and governance within its ecosystem, which includes DeFi, AI agents, and cross-chain interoperability. With a growing community and strong infrastructure, NEAR aims to be a leading platform for the next generation of decentralized applications.
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Near Protocol’s price performance

Past year
-33.62%
$4.15
3 months
+25.02%
$2.20
30 days
-5.40%
$2.91
7 days
+14.85%
$2.40

Near Protocol on socials

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Hana TGE coming @HanaNetwork x OKX partnership is actually massive OKX wallet integration signals TGE timing and potential exchange listing Hana's securing major CEX distribution while Aptos builds Microsoft partnerships for enterprise adoption and NEAR focuses on chain abstraction infrastructure Cosmos-based omnichain with Threshold Signature Schemes solving the cross-chain UX problem that still plagues DeFi $6M funding locked, major exchange backing confirmed trustless fiat on-off ramps plus encrypted payments built into the infrastructure OKX's 50M+ users getting direct access to seamless Bitcoin, Ethereum, and L2 interactions this is the interoperability play with actual institutional backing early positioning before broader market catches on
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gApt DeFi ecosystem hitting different numbers Hyperion now top 10 protocol with orderbook + AMM hybrid $723M in RWAs on-chain making @Aptos the 3rd largest for tokenized assets Amnis Finance up 1,882% YoY with 181% wallet growth Q1 Aave bringing $70B liquidity infrastructure. while @NEARProtocol focuses on AI-native applications and subsidized transactions Aptos capturing serious institutional DeFi flow Aptos Foundation dropping $200M+ in DeFi grants for 2025 aggressive ecosystem expansion MoveVM's parallel execution handling complex financial primitives that other chains struggle with the high-performance narrative finally translating to TVL and protocol diversity Microsoft partnership positioning them for enterprise adoption while retail DeFi explodes this is what sustainable L1 growth looks like, tech performance meeting capital inflow
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NEAR hitting different with cross-chain expansion +13.14% weekly gains to $2.73 as they expand to 20+ blockchains including Aptos and Tron integration intent-based transactions across 100+ chains with real-time visibility that only NEAR's architecture supports while Polygon focuses on enterprise DeFi and Aptos secures institutional partnerships, @NEARProtocol solving the fundamental UX problem chain abstraction at protocol level means users specify what they want, market makers compete for execution Nansen AI highlights Q2 2025 as pivotal quarter for NEAR's AI infrastructure buildout #2 ranking in crypto AI & Big Data development activity, trailing only Internet Computer technical setup showing double bottom at $1.80 with analysts targeting $3.60 breakout 34M transactions weekly with 16M active wallets maintaining network health the cross-chain future is intent-based and NEAR's leading that transition @Surf_Copilot saved me a week research to do all mine in 5 mins

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Near Protocol FAQ

Near Protocol is a cutting-edge Layer 1 blockchain platform, known for its scalability and rapid transactions, courtesy of its sharding mechanism.

Near Protocol incorporates sharding, a technique that divides the network into smaller segments (or shards), thereby optimizing transaction speeds and overall network performance.

Easily buy NEAR tokens on the OKX cryptocurrency platform. Available trading pairs in the OKX spot trading terminal include NEAR/BTC, NEAR/USDC and NEAR/USDT.

You can also buy NEAR with over 99 fiat currencies by selecting the "Express buy" option. Other popular crypto tokens, such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT), and USD Coin (USDC), are also available.

Additionally, you can swap your existing cryptocurrencies, including XRP (XRP), Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL), and Chainlink (LINK), for NEAR with zero fees and no price slippage by using OKX Convert.

To view the estimated real-time conversion prices between fiat currencies, such as the USD, EUR, GBP, and others, into NEAR, visit the OKX Crypto Converter Calculator. OKX's high-liquidity crypto exchange ensures the best prices for your crypto purchases.

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Dive deeper into Near Protocol

In 2020, the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector saw significant growth, leading to a surge of decentralized applications (dApps) on the Ethereum network. This surge underscored some of Ethereum's scalability challenges, pointing to the necessity for a more robust solution. Responding to this need, Near Protocol emerged as a community-oriented cloud computing platform aiming to mitigate these constraints.

What is Near Protocol 

NEAR is a community-driven cloud computing platform that adopts the Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. With its user-friendly interface and smart contract capabilities, NEAR seeks to empower developers to effortlessly design and deploy innovative dApps and DeFi solutions. Furthermore, its unique design allows users to engage with dApps and smart contracts without requiring a wallet.

The Near Protocol team

Erik Trautman, an entrepreneur boasting Wall Street experience and founder of Viking Education, pioneered NEAR. Alongside him are co-founders Illia Polusukhin, a former Google employee, and Alexander Skidanov, an ex-Microsoft staffer. Under their leadership, NEAR has amassed a skilled cohort of developers, featuring International Collegiate Programming Contest gold medalists.

How does Near Protocol work

Utilizing sharding technology, NEAR improves transaction speed and volume. By distributing its computational load across multiple shards, each node runs only the relevant code for its assigned shard, optimizing scalability. NEAR's Blockchain Operating System (BOS), grounded in JavaScript, ensures developers can use a familiar programming language. The platform provides ready-made components, facilitating quicker product development. Moreover, users can swiftly access the system without needing to own or use cryptocurrency.

NEAR tokenomics

NEAR's native token, NEAR, was launched on October 13, 2020, with a total supply of 1 billion tokens. The token offers several use cases, from paying transaction gas fees to staking for rewards. Additionally, it plays a role in governance, data storage, and access to services and applications on the Near Protocol.

NEAR distribution

NEAR was distributed in the following way:

  • 17.2 percent: Community grants and programs
  • 15.23 percent: Seed round
  • 14 percent: Core contributors
  • 11.76 percent: Early ecosystem development
  • 11.4 percent: Operation grants
  • 12 percent: Community sales
  • 10 percent: Foundation
  • 8.41 percent: Venture round

Near Protocol: The road ahead

Created for robustness and efficiency, NEAR offers a platform free from intermediaries, permitting users to independently publish and host applications. This commitment to progress is reflected in their Q3 2023 announcement, heralding phase 2 of sharding to enhance the sharding process and improve scalability.

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Market cap
$3.44B
Circulating supply
1.25B / 1.27B
All-time high
$20.6
24h volume
$167.95M
4.0 / 5
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