NEAR Protocol
NEAR
Layer 1 blockchain and operating system for an open web; native chain for POTLOCK.
About NEAR Protocol
NEAR Protocol is a high-performance, carbon-neutral Layer 1 blockchain designed as a community-operated cloud platform. It uses a unique sharding technology called Nightshade for scalability and features human-readable account names. NEAR is the native chain for POTLOCK, enabling seamless donations and quadratic funding rounds with minimal transaction fees.
Donate NEAR on POTLOCK
Support public goods and open-source projects by donating NEAR through POTLOCK. Our cross-chain integration via NEAR Intents allows seamless donations without bridges or wrapped tokens.
Guides & Documentation
POTLOCK Documentation for NEAR Protocol
Related docs.potlock.org guides and resources
- πDonate with NEAR Protocol β Step-by-step guide
- πDonate by supported chain β All networks
- πDonate to a project β Direct donations
- π«Matched donations / Donate through a Pot β Quadratic funding
- π―Campaigns β Create and manage funding campaigns
- β Apply to a Pot β Join funding rounds
- βFAQ β Frequently asked questions
- π Introduction to POTLOCK β Open Funding Stack overview
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