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Validators

Login with NEARThe NEAR network is decentralized, meaning that multiple people collaborate in order to keep it safe. We call such people validators. In order to make sure that all the transactions in the network are valid, i.e. that nobody is trying to steal money, the validators follow a specific consensus mechanism. Currently, there are …

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Avoiding Token Loss

Login with NEAR warning Careful! Losing tokens means losing money! Token loss is possible under multiple scenarios. These scenarios can be grouped into a few related classes: Improper key management Refunding deleted accounts Failed function calls in batches Improper key management Improper key management may lead to token loss. Mitigating such scenarios may be done …

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Tokens

Login with NEARNEAR Token This is the native token used in NEAR Protocol. It has multiple use cases: Secures the network through staking Provides a unit of account – NEAR is used for processing transactions and storing data Serves as a medium of exchange Securing the Network NEAR Protocol is a proof-of-stake (PoS) network, which …

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What is NEAR?

Login with NEARNEAR is a user-friendly and carbon-neutral blockchain, built to be fast, secure, and able to grow without limits. NEAR is the blockchain for everyone. What do these Technical Terms mean? In technical terms, NEAR is a [layer-one](https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/glossary/layer-1-blockchain), [sharded](https://near.org/blog/near-launches-nightshade-sharding-paving-the-way-for-mass-adoption), [proof-of-stake](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proof_of_stake) blockchain built with usability in mind. [Layer-1](https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/glossary/layer-1-blockchain) means NEAR is the foundation that supports …

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Runtime

Login with NEARThis section contains videos that explore the core Runtime, its operation, and how it implements cross-contract calls. Runtime Overview An in-depth code overview of NEAR Runtime. <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Xi_8PapFCjo” frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture” allowfullscreen> Runtime Action and Data Receipts An in-depth code review of how NEAR Runtime implements cross …

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Epoch

Login with NEARAn epoch is a unit of time when validators of the network remain constant. It is measured in blocks: Both testnet and mainnet have an epoch duration of 43,200 blocks. Ideally epochs last about 12 hours, since blocks are created every second (in reality, they take slightly longer to be created). You can …

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