NEAR Protocol Implements Fast Finality Layer

馃殌 NEAR Just Got Faster

By HOT Bridge
May 26, 2025, 2:21 PM
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NEAR Protocol has integrated a Fast Finality Layer, developed in collaboration with Soneium, Astar Network, and Alt Layer.​ The upgrade is secured by EigenLayer.​

Key improvements:

  • Reduced transaction finality time
  • Enhanced developer experience
  • Improved cross-chain infrastructure
  • Better overall user experience for dApps

The implementation aims to provide more reliable and efficient transaction processing across the NEAR ecosystem.​ This technical advancement positions NEAR to better serve both developers and end-users.​

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Game-changing improvement for NEAR! Faster finality means smoother UX for every app in the ecosystem 馃檶

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