NEAR Protocol Sees Surge in Activity in Q3 2023, Says Binance Research
A recent report from Binance Research highlights the exceptional performance of NEAR Protocol (NEAR), a smart contract platform, in the third quarter of this year. Despite a general decline in blockchain activity during this period, NEAR experienced a significant increase in average monthly transactions, with a growth rate of 120% compared to the previous quarter.
Binance Research attributes NEAR’s success to top-down partnerships and grassroots initiatives. Furthermore, while most smart contract platforms witnessed a decrease in daily active addresses, NEAR Protocol registered an increase, reaching an average of 650,000 daily active addresses in September. The launch of USDC, the second-largest stablecoin by market cap, on NEAR also contributed to this surge.
NEAR Protocol focuses on scalability and stability and aims to provide developers with a low-cost environment for building decentralized applications. As of now, its native asset, NEAR, is trading at $1.12.
Hot Take: NEAR Protocol Thrives Amidst Declining Blockchain Activity
In the third quarter of 2023, NEAR Protocol stood out as it defied the trend of declining blockchain activity. While other platforms experienced a decrease in transactions and daily active addresses, NEAR witnessed substantial growth in both metrics. This success can be attributed to strategic partnerships and grassroots initiatives that have propelled NEAR’s popularity.