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NEAR token jumps 15% amid $19B cross-chain activity and upcoming network upgrade

Protocol Fundamentals
25 May 2026
Coindesk
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NEAR Protocol's token surged 15% to $2.8, continuing a month-long rally nearly doubling its price. The rise is driven by NEAR Intents, a cross-chain system that has processed over $19 billion in volume and generated $32 million in fees, boosting investor interest. Anticipation is building for a June network upgrade introducing dynamic resharding to enhance scalability. Despite the surge, NEAR remains below its 2022 peak near $20, but growing institutional demand and infrastructure improvements suggest potential for further growth.

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