• What is NEAR protocol ?

NEAR is a decentralized application platform that is secure enough to manage high value assets like money or identity and performant enough to make them useful for everyday people, putting the power of the Open Web in their hands. NEAR is a blockchain that has been built from the ground up to be high-performant, incredibly secure, and infinitely scalable all while supporting sustainability. Simply put, NEAR is a layer one, sharded, proof-of-stake blockchain built for usability and scalability.

• What is NEAR social?

Near Social is a social networking dApp built on the NEAR Protocol blockchain. It is a decentralized platform that allows users to connect with each other, share content, and participate in various social activities while maintaining control over their personal data. Near Social is designed to be user-friendly and features an intuitive interface that makes it easy for users to create and manage their profiles, join groups, and interact with other users. The platform also has a built-in rewards system that allows users to earn tokens for contributing to the network, such as by creating content, participating in discussions, or helping to moderate the community. Because Near Social is built on a blockchain, all user data and transactions are recorded on a secure and transparent ledger, ensuring that users have full control over their personal data and that the platform operates in a trustworthy and decentralized manner.source

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