NEAR Protocol: The User-Friendly Blockchain for a Billion Users
NEAR Protocol is a **sharded, proof-of-stake Layer 1** blockchain designed for scalability and usability. Its **Nightshade sharding** achieves **100,000+ TPS** with near-zero fees ($0.01 per tx), while **human-readable accounts** (e.g., `alice.near`) simplify onboarding. Recent **Version 77** added global contracts and optimistic block processing. Priced at **$3.19**, NEAR surged **56%** monthly amid **Bitwise’s ETF filing** and DeFi/gaming adoption.
**Key Features**:
- 🌐 **Chain Abstraction**: Unifies Web2/Web3 access.
- 🔥 **Calimero Private Shards**: Enterprise solutions.
- 💡 **AI Dev Tools**: Streamline dApp creation.
