by NEAR Foundation
Quick Fact
NEAR Protocol is a layer-one, sharded, proof-of-stake blockchain designed for high efficiency, security, and low-cost, energy-efficient transactions.
NEAR Protocol is a user-centric, carbon-neutral layer-one blockchain designed to bring the power of decentralization to everyone. With its intuitive features like named accounts and account abstraction, NEAR makes blockchain technology accessible and easy to use. Whether you're creating an account via email or Telegram or conducting transactions that cost less than a cent, NEAR prioritizes simplicity without sacrificing performance.
NEAR is built for developers who want to create without limitations. Supporting popular programming languages like JavaScript and Rust, NEAR offers a seamless development environment complemented by extensive documentation and EVM compatibility through Project Aurora. This makes deploying smart contracts and building dApps straightforward and efficient.
With four years of 100% uptime and over 800 million transactions processed, NEAR is a battle-tested platform you can trust. The network has demonstrated its ability to handle massive traffic, with transaction peaks exceeding 13 million in a single day. This reliability makes NEAR ideal for developers and users seeking a stable and secure blockchain platform.
NEAR is not only fast and secure but also environmentally responsible. Certified carbon-neutral, NEAR consumes in a year the same amount of energy that Bitcoin uses in just three minutes, positioning it as one of the most eco-friendly blockchains available. This commitment to sustainability makes NEAR a forward-thinking choice for conscious developers and users alike.