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NEAR Protocol
#45 NEAR

NEAR Protocol

+3.32%

$2.19

$2,680,081,036

Total Market Cap

1,257,061,685 NEAR

Circulating Supply

$206,214,115

24h Volume

$2,680,081,036

Total Market Cap

1,257,061,685 NEAR

Circulating Supply

$206,214,115

24h Volume

Technical analysis

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NEAR Protocol can be found on the following exchanges

Logo Exchange Price Pair Spread 24h Volume
Binance logo Binance $2.177 NEARUSDC $0.00 $7,559,560
Binance.us logo Binance.us $2.165 NEARUSD $0.01 $818
BingX logo BingX $2.18 NEAR/USDC $0.00 $100,661
Bitfinex logo Bitfinex $2.17 NEAR/USD $0.00 $71,092
BitMart logo BitMart $2.1781 NEAR/USDT $0.01 $107,580
Bitvavo logo Bitvavo $2.113 NEAR/USDC $0.01 $0
Bybit logo Bybit $2.185 NEAR/USDC $0.01 $23,952
Coinbase Advanced logo Coinbase Advanced $2.177 NEAR-USD $0.00 $4,553,076
Crypto.com logo Crypto.com $2.178 NEAR/USD $0.00 $357,683
EXMO logo EXMO $2.207 NEAR/USD $0.08 $104,654
HitBTC logo HitBTC $2.1187 NEAR/USDC $0.01 $0
HTX logo HTX $2.1772 NEAR/USDT $0.00 $166,242
Kraken logo Kraken $2.181 NEAR/USD $0.00 $18,008
KuCoin logo KuCoin $2.179 NEAR/USDC $0.00 $18,726
OKX logo OKX $2.198 NEAR/USD $0.01 $2,933
Poloniex logo Poloniex $2.194 USDT_NEAR $0.01 $6,015,413

NEAR Protocol (NEAR): A Comprehensive Guide to the Scalable Blockchain Platform

What is NEAR Protocol (NEAR)?

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is a layer-1 blockchain designed to be user-friendly and scalable, addressing the limitations of earlier blockchain networks. Launched in April 2020, NEAR operates as a carbon-neutral, proof-of-stake blockchain that enables developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) with improved usability and performance. The platform leverages a unique sharding mechanism called Nightshade, which helps NEAR achieve high transaction throughput while maintaining low fees and quick confirmation times.

How Does NEAR Protocol (NEAR) Work?

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) operates on a few key technological innovations:

Nightshade Sharding

At its core, NEAR implements Nightshade, an advanced sharding approach that splits the network into multiple segments called "shards." Unlike traditional blockchains that require every node to process all transactions, NEAR's sharding allows the network to process transactions in parallel across multiple shards. This significantly increases the network's capacity and scalability, enabling NEAR to handle up to 100,000 transactions per second.

Doomslug Consensus Mechanism

NEAR uses a consensus mechanism called Doomslug, which is a variation of proof-of-stake. This mechanism ensures fast block finality while maintaining security. Validators are selected to produce blocks based on their stake in the network, making NEAR more energy-efficient compared to proof-of-work blockchains.

Developer-Friendly Infrastructure

NEAR provides developers with tools that simplify building on blockchain, including:

  • NEAR SDK for multiple programming languages
  • Rainbow Bridge for interoperability with Ethereum
  • Aurora, an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) implementation on NEAR

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) Staking and Validation

NEAR Protocol offers staking as part of its proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, but does not support mining in the traditional sense. Here's how these aspects work:

Staking on NEAR

NEAR token holders can participate in network security and earn rewards by staking their tokens. There are two main ways to stake on NEAR Protocol:

  1. Becoming a Validator: Users with technical knowledge and a significant amount of NEAR tokens can run validator nodes. Validators are responsible for creating new blocks and maintaining network security, earning rewards in proportion to their stake.
  2. Delegating to Validators: For users who don't want to operate their own nodes, NEAR allows delegation of tokens to existing validators. This process, called delegation, lets token holders earn a portion of staking rewards without technical involvement.

Currently, NEAR provides an annual staking yield of approximately 8-10%, though this rate can fluctuate based on network participation. The minimum amount required for staking varies by validator, but delegation can start with smaller amounts.

Mining on NEAR

NEAR Protocol doesn't support mining in the traditional proof-of-work sense. Since NEAR is a proof-of-stake blockchain, new tokens are distributed through staking rewards rather than computational mining. This design choice makes NEAR significantly more energy-efficient than proof-of-work blockchains like Bitcoin.

What is NEAR Protocol (NEAR) Used For?

The NEAR token serves multiple purposes within the ecosystem:

Transaction Fees

NEAR tokens are used to pay for transaction fees when interacting with the blockchain or smart contracts. The fee model is designed to be predictable and affordable compared to other blockchains.

Staking and Governance

Token holders can stake NEAR to secure the network and participate in governance decisions. The amount of NEAR staked determines a validator's influence in the consensus process.

Developer Incentives

NEAR has implemented a developer-friendly economic model where developers can earn a portion of the transaction fees generated by their applications, creating incentives for building on the platform.

Cross-Contract Calls

NEAR tokens facilitate interactions between different smart contracts within the ecosystem, enabling complex decentralized applications.

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) Token Distribution and Launch

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) had a thoughtful token distribution strategy to ensure a balanced ecosystem:

  • Initial Distribution: The total supply of NEAR is 1 billion tokens.
  • Community Allocation: Approximately 17.2% of tokens were allocated to the community fund.
  • Early Backers: Around 17.6% went to early investors.
  • Core Contributors: 14% was allocated to the core team, with vesting periods to ensure long-term commitment.
  • Foundation: 10% was reserved for the NEAR Foundation to support ecosystem growth.
  • Operations: 11.4% was allocated for operational purposes.
  • Token Sale Participants: Approximately 29.8% went to token sale participants.

Unlike many other cryptocurrencies, NEAR did not have a public ICO. Instead, it raised funds through several private sale rounds from venture capital firms and strategic investors before its mainnet launch in April 2020.

Additional Features of NEAR Protocol (NEAR)

Human-Readable Accounts

NEAR implements user-friendly account names instead of the cryptographic addresses used by most blockchains. For example, users can have accounts like "john.near" rather than long strings of characters.

Aurora EVM

The Aurora environment allows Ethereum developers to deploy their apps on NEAR with minimal changes, benefiting from NEAR's speed and low fees while maintaining compatibility with Ethereum tools and contracts.

NEAR Climate Neutrality

NEAR Protocol is committed to climate neutrality and has achieved carbon-neutral status, making it an environmentally friendly blockchain option compared to energy-intensive networks.

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Latest NEAR to USD price calculator

Below are the most popular denominations to convert to USD and back into NEAR

NEAR US Dollar
0.01NEAR 0.02USD
0.1NEAR 0.22USD
1NEAR 2.19USD
2NEAR 4.38USD
3NEAR 6.57USD
5NEAR 10.95USD
10NEAR 21.90USD
25NEAR 54.75USD
50NEAR 109.50USD
100NEAR 219.00USD
250NEAR 547.50USD
500NEAR 1,095.00USD
1000NEAR 2,190.00USD
10000NEAR 21,900.00USD
50000NEAR 109,500.00USD
100000NEAR 219,000.00USD
US Dollar NEAR
0.01 USD 0.00456621NEAR
0.1 USD 0.04566210NEAR
1 USD 0.45662100NEAR
2 USD 0.91324201NEAR
3 USD 1.36986301NEAR
5 USD 2.28310502NEAR
10 USD 4.56621005NEAR
25 USD 11.41552511NEAR
50 USD 22.83105023NEAR
100 USD 45.66210046NEAR
250 USD 114.15525114NEAR
500 USD 228.31050228NEAR
1000 USD 456.62100457NEAR
10000 USD 4,566.21004566NEAR
50000 USD 22,831.05022831NEAR
100000 USD 45,662.10045662NEAR

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