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NEAR ProtocolNEAR

Developer-friendly sharded network.

NEAR is a blockchain platform aimed at making applications usable while scaling network activity. Its native token pays fees and supports proof-of-stake security.

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01 / INTRODUCTION

What is NEAR Protocol?

NEAR is a blockchain platform aimed at making applications usable while scaling network activity. Its native token pays fees and supports proof-of-stake security.

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Start with the fundamentalsFocus on the purpose of the network or token before looking at market activity.
02 / UNDER THE HOOD

Technology & network design

NEAR uses a sharding architecture known as Nightshade and offers developer tooling for building blockchain applications.

03 / THE ECOSYSTEM

How it is used

Digital applications, cross-chain services, smart contracts and account-abstraction-style user experiences.

04 / THE BIG PICTURE

What makes it different

Sharding and account-focused usability are recurring priorities across its roadmap.

05 / KNOW THE RISKS

Risks & trade-offs

Protocol complexity, interoperability risks, evolving token economics and user adoption uncertainty.

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