NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is a blockchain network optimized for launching and operating decentralized applications (DApps). It enhances scalability through its Nightshade sharding solution, which divides the network load into manageable sections, each processed independently to reduce stress on the main chain.
This sharding technology allows each node to handle a portion of data, speeding up transaction throughput and making the process of verifying and committing transactions more efficient. Such improvements are key to facilitating the widespread adoption of DApps.
NEAR Protocol’s infrastructure is comparable to centralized data storage services like Amazon Web Services, but it operates on a decentralized basis. Developers can deploy applications directly onto the NEAR network without the need for separate infrastructure.
