NEAR Wallet
1 storyNEAR Wallet belongs in the wallet taxonomy as a cryptocurrency software wallet. The software is associated with NEAR account creation, native NEAR staking, and browser-based key management, which define its main access and usage model.
Coverage of the product should also consider NEAR dApp authorization, human-readable account names, and MyNearWallet migration when those functions materially affect users. Materials belong here when they concern the software, custody arrangement, security model, integrations, or lifecycle of NEAR Wallet. Classify an external network or exchange separately; use this entry when access, signing, recovery, or payment behavior is determined by NEAR Wallet.
Coverage of the product should also consider NEAR dApp authorization, human-readable account names, and MyNearWallet migration when those functions materially affect users. Materials belong here when they concern the software, custody arrangement, security model, integrations, or lifecycle of NEAR Wallet. Classify an external network or exchange separately; use this entry when access, signing, recovery, or payment behavior is determined by NEAR Wallet.
NEAR Moves Beyond Layer 1: Building a Cross-Chain Settlement Layer
NEAR is shifting from a traditional Layer 1 blockchain to a backend for cross-chain transactions, privacy features, and AI-driven settlement. This move raises new questions about token demand and value capture in a multichain world.