What is the Near Protocol, and how does it work?

What is the Near Protocol, and how does it work?

Near Protocol is a DApp platform and Ethereum competitor that places a premium on the developer and user convenience. What is Near protocol blockchain?Near Protocol is a decentralized application (DApp) platform that focuses on usability among developers and users. As a competitor of Ethereum, NearProtocol is also smart-contract capable and a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain. Near uses sharding technology to achieve scalability, a core aspect discussed later. The native token, NEAR, is used for transaction fees and storage on the Near crypto platform. Tokens can also be used for staking by....


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