NEAR

NEAR Protocol (NEAR)

The Blockchain for the Open Web

$2.42+0.91% (24h)

Swap NEAR without an account or KYC.

First AI-powered swap engine

No registration. No KYC. No custody. Just swap.

Asset
Asset

Best rates · No registration required · Non-custodial

Market cap
$3.16B
Volume (24h)
$323.89M
Launched
2020
Consensus
Nightshade Proof of Stake
Max supply
Unlimited
Block time
~1 second
Deposit confirmations
15
Memo / tag
not needed

Market data by CoinGecko (snapshot 2026-09-16).

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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.

Before you swap NEAR: what to check

  • •Receiving address format: 0x… (42 characters) on BNB Smart Chain — same format as Ethereum, different network.
  • •Network: NEAR Protocol. NEAR exists on one network here; make sure your wallet sends on it.
  • •Deposit confirmations: 15 on NEAR Protocol (block time ~1 second). The rate is locked when the deposit confirms, not when you broadcast.
  • •Limits: minimum and maximum are shown in the form for each pair and change with fees and liquidity.
  • •Moving it later: sending NEAR onward from needs a little BNB in the same wallet.
  • •Tracking: the status page shows each stage; deposits and payouts can be checked on bscscan.com.

NEAR Protocol history

  1. 2018NEAR Protocol founded by Alex Skidanov and Illia Polosukhin, both former Google engineers
  2. 2020NEAR mainnet launches with Nightshade sharding architecture
  3. 2021NEAR raises $150 million; ecosystem fund established for developer grants
  4. 2022NEAR becomes hub for Web3 projects as Aurora (EVM layer) gains traction
  5. 2023NEAR integrates AI tools for blockchain development; Foundation focuses on AI+Web3 convergence

How to swap NEAR

  1. In the form above, choose the direction: NEAR to the coin you want, or the other way round.
  2. Enter the amount — the estimated amount you receive updates live; minimums are shown in the form.
  3. Paste the receiving address and, optionally, a refund address.
  4. Click “Swap now” and send exactly the shown amount to the deposit address from any wallet you control.
  5. After 15 confirmations the payout is sent; track it on the status page. No account, no KYC.

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.

If something looks wrong

The deposit is not showing up
Check the transaction in your wallet or on bscscan.com: it must be on NEAR Protocol. Until it has 15 confirmations the status page shows it as pending — this is normal.
I sent a different amount than quoted
Amounts inside the limits are recalculated at the current floating rate. Amounts below the minimum cannot be processed and are returned to the refund address you gave (minus the network fee).
I sent on the wrong network
Funds sent on a network other than NEAR Protocol do not reach the deposit address automatically. Contact support with the transaction hash and the swap ID from the status page.
The payout has not arrived
Once the deposit is confirmed, the payout is broadcast within minutes. Check the destination address on its explorer; if the receiving service needs a memo or tag that was not provided, ask them to credit it manually with the transaction hash.
The rate changed while I waited
Rates are floating and locked at deposit confirmation. Slow confirmation (low fee, congested network) is the usual reason for a difference from the first estimate.

Frequently asked questions

NEAR uses Nightshade sharding for high throughput, offers human-readable wallet addresses, and has very low transaction fees — making it developer-friendly and user-accessible.

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