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
Swap NEAR Protocol tokens on SyntheticSwap with zero registration required. Select NEAR as your input or output token, enter your NEAR wallet address and desired amount, and confirm the exchange. The swap is processed at current market rates with your assets delivered directly to your wallet without any intermediary custody.
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.
