NEAR Protocol

NEAR Protocol is a blockchain platform that aims to make decentralized technology accessible to everyone. It combines the power of blockchain with a user-friendly experience, making it easy for developers and users alike to engage with the world of decentralized applications (dApps). With NEAR, you don’t need to be a technical wizard to participate in the blockchain revolution.

NEAR Protocol excels in scalability, a critical feature often lacking in traditional blockchains. Traditional blockchains struggle to handle large transaction volumes, resulting in slow processing times and high fees.

Stake NEAR with Meta Pool

The primary way to liquid-stake NEAR with Meta Pool is through metapool.app — mint $stNEAR, use DeFi with your LST, and manage unstake flows in the current Meta Pool UI.

Child pages in this section cover what $stNEAR is, how Meta Pool works on NEAR, why stake with Meta Pool, and validator selection.

Historical note: BOS / NEAR Social widgets

In 2023, NEAR’s core team announced the Blockchain Operating System (BOS), a decentralized frontend mechanism. Meta Pool published staking widgets on NEAR Social that you may still find online:

• Validators
• Stake ETH — see also Liquid Staking in BOS (historical guide)

Prefer metapool.app for current stake and vote flows; treat BOS/NEAR Social paths as historical alternatives.