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NEAR Protocol
Layer 1

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.

Ecosystem:NEAR Ecosystem
Launched:2020
Consensus:Proof of Stake (Nightshade)

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

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