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NEAR Protocol
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is a sharded Proof of Stake Layer 1 blockchain launched in 2020. It focuses on developer and user experience with human-readable account names and low fees. Edited by Sead Fadilpašić.
What is NEAR Protocol?
$5.23
+10.74%
sparkline — 30d
Mkt cap$6.84B
Vol 24h$1.43B
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TickerNEAR
The big story
What is NEAR Protocol? Sharded PoS, chain signatures, and the AI thesis in 2026
NEAR Protocol is a sharded Proof of Stake Layer 1 with distinctive account model and chain signatures. Here's how it works, the AI pivot, and where NEAR sits in 2026.
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TickerNEAR
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Live price$5.23
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Analysis
What is NEAR Protocol? Sharded PoS, chain signatures, and the AI thesis in 2026
NEAR Protocol is a sharded Proof of Stake Layer 1 with distinctive account model and chain signatures. Here's how it works, the AI pivot, and where NEAR sits in 2026.
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What is Chain Abstraction?
NEAR's Chain Abstraction lets users interact with contracts on any blockchain from a single NEAR account, using NEAR's Chain Signatures to sign transactions on external chains.