NEAR Protocol
The Blockchain for the Open Web
- No KYC or registration
- Non-custodial — your keys, your crypto
- 1000+ supported exchange pairs
- Best available exchange rate
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About NEAR Protocol
NEAR Protocol is a high-performance, developer-friendly blockchain designed for building decentralized applications (dApps). Founded by Alex Skidanov and Illia Polosukhin, NEAR uses a unique sharding mechanism called Nightshade that enables it to process transactions at speeds rivaling centralized systems. NEAR stands out for its human-readable account names, low transaction fees, and an ecosystem rapidly expanding into DeFi, NFTs, and AI applications.
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How to Swap NEAR
Swapping NEAR Protocol (NEAR) on SyntheticSwap requires no account or KYC. NEAR is a NEAR Protocol token, supported by NEAR Wallet, MyNearWallet, Sender, and Ledger. Open SyntheticSwap, select NEAR as source or destination, enter your receiving wallet address, and confirm the live exchange rate. NEAR's fast confirmation times ensure your swap settles quickly and the destination asset is delivered directly to your specified wallet.
How to Store NEAR
NEAR tokens can be stored in the official NEAR Wallet (wallet.near.org) which supports human-readable account names. MyNEARWallet and Meteor Wallet are popular alternatives with additional DeFi features. Hardware wallets with NEAR support, such as Ledger, offer the highest security for long-term storage. NEAR accounts use readable addresses instead of cryptographic hashes, making fund management easier.
