The 2025 World of NEAR Wallets: Simple, Secure, and Full of Choice
When NEAR launched in 2020 it had one “official” web wallet. Five years later, that single gate has become a bustling marketplace. The original wallet was shut down in December 2023, and dozens of community-built wallets rushed in to serve different tastes—mobile, web, chat-based, even hardware. For newcomers this variety can feel confusing, but it is good news: more wallets mean more innovation, better security, and true decentralization. This article walks you through why the change happened, what the most popular wallets offer, and how to pick the one that fits you best.
Meet the Best NEAR Wallets
| NEAR Wallet | Where You Use It | What Makes It Special | NEAR Intents Integration | Best For |
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| MyNEARWallet | Web browser | Same look-and-feel as the old official wallet, Ledger support | No | General NEAR holders, stakers, and newcomers who want the “default” NEAR web wallet with Ledger safety |
| HERE Wallet | Android & iOS app | Mobile‑first NEAR wallet; swap, bridge (incl. Binance), stake (liquid/non‑blocking), gas‑free USDT transfers; connect Ledger/hardware; strong on-device security (PIN, biometrics) and audit history | No | Mobile users who want easy staking + transfers, low fees, and hardware connect on the go |
| Meteor Wallet | Web, browser extension, mobile | Zero-fee token swaps and built-in bridge, gamified quests | No | NEAR DeFi fans and NFT traders who enjoy a playful UI |
| NEAR Mobile | Android & iOS app | One-tap swaps of BTC, ETH, SOL to NEAR using Intents, password-less FastAuth | Yes | Newcomers who need simple cross-chain actions without jargon |
| HOT Wallet | Telegram mini‑app + Mobile/Web/Extension | MPC non‑custodial multi‑chain wallet (NEAR, TON, Solana, Tron, EVM + more) with optional 2FA; in‑chat swaps/bridges/staking; NEAR side supports Rhea + Intents swaps, liquid & native NEAR staking, Burrow yields; robust recovery + chain abstraction via HOT Protocol. | Yes | Telegram‑centric users & multi‑chain power users who want one tap trading, staking, and cross‑chain actions from chat. |
| Intear Wallet | Web (mobile coming) | Fastest NEAR wallet that has DEX Aggregator (9 providers in one swap interface), Smart Wallet (recovery via different methods, without seed phrase), Ledger support, Open Sourced | Yes | Memecoin traders, NFT collectors, people who interact with dapps daily |
How Wallet Selector Ties It All Together
Opening a dApp and wondering which wallet button to press? NEAR Wallet Selector solves that. It is a pop-up every dApp can add. When you click “Connect,” a list of compatible wallets appears—just choose yours.
The result: you keep your favorite wallet and still enjoy any NEAR application.
Key Takeaways
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The closure of the old NEAR wallet sparked a competitive, community-led wallet scene.
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Today’s wallets cover every style: web, mobile, extension, chat, and hardware.
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Wallet Selector acts as the glue, letting any wallet talk to any dApp
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Your best wallet depends on where you spend your time (browser, phone, Telegram) and what features you value most (staking, swaps, multichain, security).
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Diversity brings resilience: should one wallet falter, your assets remain safe and movable to another.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Which NEAR wallets already support NEAR Intents?
NEAR Mobile, HOT Wallet, and Intear Wallet all advertise built-in Intents for one-tap, cross-chain swaps, whereas MyNEARWallet, HERE Wallet, and Meteor Wallet do not yet integrate Intents. -
I’m on my phone – what’s the most mobile-friendly wallet?
HERE Wallet is designed “mobile-first” for Android & iOS and even lets you send gas-free USDT on NEAR.
NEAR Mobile (also Android & iOS) focuses on one-tap Intents swaps plus password-less FastAuth log-ins. -
Is there a Telegram-native wallet for NEAR?
Yes – HOT Wallet runs as a Telegram mini-app (and as a standalone web/mobile extension). It offers Intents swaps, staking, and multi-chain bridges right inside chat. -
Which wallet feels closest to the “old” official NEAR web wallet?
MyNEARWallet keeps the same look and feel as the former wallet.near.org but adds Ledger hardware-wallet support for extra security. -
Where can I get zero-fee token swaps and a built-in bridge?
Meteor Wallet includes a swap aggregator that routes trades through the cheapest path and charges no in-wallet fee, plus an embedded bridge for cross-chain transfers. -
I want hardware-wallet (Ledger) compatibility—who supports it?
Both MyNEARWallet and HERE Wallet can connect to a Ledger device, and Intear Wallet lists Ledger as well. -
Which wallet lets me send USDT without paying gas?
HERE Wallet’s mobile app advertises “gas-free USDT transfers on NEAR,” making it the go-to for fee-less stable-coin moves. -
Is there a wallet with a nine-provider DEX aggregator?
Yes – Intear Wallet touts “the fastest NEAR wallet” and a DEX aggregator pulling quotes from nine liquidity sources in a single swap interface. -
Which wallet offers password-less FastAuth logins?
NEAR Mobile bakes in FastAuth so you can create or restore an account with just a biometric or passkey—no seed phrase needed. -
I’m a memecoin/NFT degen – what’s the best fit?
Intear Wallet positions itself for “memecoin traders, NFT collectors, and daily dApp users” with seed-phrase-free account recovery, while Meteor Wallet’s gamified quests and zero-fee swaps also appeal to active traders.
Updated: July 22, 2025
