Near Protocol

About Near Protocol

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is a layer-1 blockchain platform designed to support decentralized applications and AI-native infrastructure at internet scale. What sets NEAR apart is its sharded architecture, enabling high throughput, low fees, and fast finality, alongside built-in support for user-owned AI agents and chain abstraction. These features allow applications to operate seamlessly across multiple blockchains without exposing users to underlying complexity. NEAR positions itself as a foundational layer where AI and Web3 converge, supporting intelligent agents, goal-driven transactions, and developer-friendly tooling across a growing ecosystem of decentralized applications.