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Near Protocol
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About Near Protocol

NEAR Protocol (ticker: NEAR) is a cryptocurrency designed to power the NEAR blockchain ecosystem, which focuses on scalability, user-friendliness, and enabling decentralized applications (dApps). It is built on a cutting-edge technology called sharding, which dynamically splits the network to handle high transaction volumes efficiently. This makes NEAR fast, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. NEAR is used for transaction fees, staking to secure the network, and governance participation, allowing holders to vote on network upgrades. Its ecosystem supports AI integration, cross-chain liquidity, and decentralized finance (DeFi) innovations, positioning NEAR as a versatile tool for developers and users. With its focus on accessibility and scalability, NEAR is paving the way for a decentralized future.
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Near Protocol’s price performance

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$4.84
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$2.75
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$2.39
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Hercules | DeFi
Hercules | DeFi
$ZEC surged 700% to $735 before cooling to $635 currently. I called it around $135–$145, hope you caught that wave. The rally wasn’t random, it’s the privacy revival. And @Zcash is leading that movement 👇 ---------------------------- 🔹 Zashi wallet made shielded transfers default → encrypted payments are going mainstream. 🔹 Shielded supply grew from 1.2M → 4.5M ZEC (now >25% of total). 🔹 Fully private txns (Z→Z) now make up >25% of network activity. 🔹 @CryptoHayes revealed ZEC is his 2nd-largest holding after BTC , institutional privacy play confirmed. 🔹 STARK verifier integration in progress → private Layer 2s on Zcash soon. 🔹 PoS discussions heating up → adaptable network, not a relic. 🔹 NEAR integration = buy & hold ZEC fully onchain, no CEX. 🔹 Gemini supports Orchard, routing withdrawals through stronger privacy rails by default. ---------------------------- "The mission is to bring privacy to the masses so that we increase the amount of freedom in the world.his requires smart mechanisms like using transparent Zcash addresses in conjunction with shielded ZEC" - @0xMert_ ( Ceo @heliuslabs) ---------------------------- Zcash even flipped Ethereum in private TVL: > $2.6B shielded ZEC vs $1.2B on ETH privacy tools (Tornado, Railgun, etc). > Volume spiked 300%, shorts got wiped, and narrative shifted from speculation to sovereignty. People want real cryptography, not surveillance coins. ---------------------------- The message is clear: As users rediscover crypto’s roots, privacy = utility, sovereignty = alpha. And $ZEC is at the heart of it. Are you watching the privacy season yet?
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Hercules | DeFi
Hercules | DeFi
Is Zcash fad or future? Trading volumes have exploded more than tenfold, shielded transactions are climbing. zk-SNARKs, the zero-knowledge magic behind ZEC, are once again in the spotlight. ➦ $ZEC surged from $95 to $155 in a single day after @naval's tweet that said: "Bitcoin is insurance against fiat. ZCash is insurance against Bitcoin." Other prominent voices like @0xMert_ have been actively backing Zcash over the past few days. With new integrations like THORSwap and institutional doors swinging open via the Grayscale Zcash Trust, this rally feels like more than a fluke. While Bitcoin and Ethereum push steadily higher, @Zcash is stealing the show, carving its own lane in a $4 trillion crypto surge. ➦ @TheVladCostea makes some strong points on why Zcash might be the better choice over Monero: 1. Born from the 2013 Zerocash proposal, it stayed 100% Bitcoin-compatible while evolving independently. Monero uses a separate codebase that can’t be merged back into Bitcoin. 2. Its research birthed zero-knowledge tech now powering many Bitcoin rollups. Monero’s tech stays isolated while Zcash’s innovations ripple across ecosystems. 3. With Tachyon and Shielded Assets, it’s scaling to billions of private transactions and giving all tokens the same privacy guarantees as ZEC. Even Satoshi wanted ZK proofs. ➦ Also best way to buy $ZEC in size? Purchase on @CoinList and transfer to @zashi_app But every comeback carries its shadows. Europe is preparing to outlaw privacy coins by 2027, Dubai already has, and U.S. regulators are circling. Add in overheated leverage fueling this run, and ZEC could just as easily rocket toward $200 as it could snap back in a painful correction. @CrashiusClay69 points out that 85–94% of Zcash transactions are public, suggesting it’s a strategy by institutions and exchanges to push users toward ZEC instead of Monero. Still, the message is impossible to miss: privacy isn’t dead. In a market addicted to shifting narratives, Zcash has reignited the old flame liquidity, attention, and momentum all in its corner. Whether this chapter ends in triumph or retrace, ZEC has reminded the world why it was once crypto’s most feared privacy coin. And right now, it feels like it’s not done yet. $ZEC or $XMR ? What's your choice?
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Edward Morra
Edward Morra
$NEAR I actually still have some NEAR from 2023. I was pretty stupid not to sell during Q2 '24 (instead I sold my FTX claim and bought more alts that I'm still mostly underwater on lmao). Now, if we could confidently close above $3 range high I'd target $4.20 next
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Connan
Connan
So nice now that Justin is also on our side
Justin Bons
Justin Bons
A blockchain is not cypherpunk if it does not scale Crypto is pointless if it cannot be used by the masses! BTC & ETH only play pretend, while scalable chains like SOL, SUI & NEAR will change the world Make fun & feel superior all you want; as freedom & truth are on our side!
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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.

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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.

Market cap
$3.66B
Circulating supply
1.28B / 1.28B
All-time high
$20.6
24h volume
$959.52M
Rating
4.0 / 5
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