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Spot$2.14updated June 12, 2026

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NEAR Protocol FAQ

What is NEAR Protocol?
NEAR (NEAR) is a proof-of-stake Layer 1 launched in 2020, designed for usability: human-readable account names (alice.near), built-in account abstraction, and Nightshade sharding for horizontal scaling. Contracts are in Rust or AssemblyScript, not Solidity.
What's Chain Signatures?
A NEAR primitive that lets NEAR smart contracts sign transactions on other blockchains via threshold cryptography. It powers cross-chain AI agents, multi-chain wallets, and Bitcoin on NEAR without bridges. Launched in 2024, it's one of NEAR's most differentiated features.
Can I stake NEAR?
Yes. Native delegation to validators is supported in any NEAR wallet (MyNear, Meteor, HERE). Rewards are 5% inflation distributed pro rata to stakers, with unbonding around 48 hours. Liquid staking via Meta Pool and Stader is available.
What is NEAR AI?
NEAR's 2024 pivot — positioning the chain as infrastructure for autonomous AI agents that can hold accounts, execute transactions, and coordinate across chains. Still early; real adoption metrics will take time to land.

This is general information, not investment advice. Markets are volatile and rules vary by jurisdiction — consult a qualified advisor before making decisions.