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What is NEAR Protocol?
NEAR Protocol is a sharded layer-1 blockchain built around cross-chain execution and privacy. Its main consumer interface lets users swap assets across 35+ chains without manually bridging or managing gas on each network. It has raised over $607 million in total funding and targets high throughput with low fees.
The protocol’s defining feature right now is Confidential Intents, launched in February 2026. Transactions execute inside a NEAR private shard backed by Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), keeping amounts and counterparties hidden until settlement.
NEAR Protocol airdrop details
[email protected] is a confirmed milestone incentive program tied to the growth of Confidential Intents on near.com.
It distributes a fixed supply of milestone tokens that convert 1:1 into NEAR once two on-chain conditions are both met: aggregate Confidential Intents TVL reaches $70 million, and the NEAR price holds at or above $3.33 VWAP for three consecutive days.
TVL currently sits around $20 million, so the program is still active and open to new participants.
Key Parameters:
- Allocation: 333,333 [email protected] milestone tokens (Drop 1)
- Distribution Method: On-chain activity score (confidential balance weighted by time + swaps)
- TGE Date: Triggered by dual milestone ($70M TVL + NEAR price >= $3.33 VWAP for 3 days)
- Vesting Schedule: Non-transferable until both price and TVL conditions are met, then converts 1:1 to NEAR
Latest Update: The snapshot has not been taken yet. Activity between now and the $70M TVL trigger counts toward your allocation, so joining now still qualifies you for Drop 1.
Allocation is scored by sustained confidential balance weighted by time held, plus confidential swap activity. A $100 balance held for two months ranks higher than a large balance added a week before snapshot.
Drop 2 is planned, with conditions calibrated to higher community activity than Drop 1.
How to farm the [email protected] airdrop
Step 1: Visit NEAR website and create an account
Go to the NEAR website and sign up if you do not already have an account.
Step 2: Connect or create your wallet
Connect an existing wallet or create one through their onboarding flow. Approve any signature requests to link your account to the interface.
Step 3: Fund your account
Deposit assets into your account. Accepted assets include USDC, USDT, SOL, NEAR, and BTC from any supported chain. If you don’t have any of these assets, you can purchase them from Binance. The snapshot minimum is $100 in any asset held continuously in your confidential account.
Step 4: Enable your confidential account
Inside the website, toggle from “Main Account” to “Confidential Account.” This moves your funds into the private shard execution environment where your balance is shielded from public view.
Step 5: Complete at least one confidential swap
Go to the Trade section and execute at least one swap from your confidential account. Any asset pair works. This is the floor requirement for snapshot eligibility.
Step 6: Keep your balance above $100 and keep swapping
Allocation is time-weighted, so consistent holding over weeks scores considerably higher than a balance added close to the snapshot. Continue making confidential swaps.
Tips for maximizing your NEAR allocation
Hold early and consistently. Time-weighted balance is the biggest score driver. Depositing $100 and holding for two months outscores a $5,000 deposit made the week before snapshot.
Swap regularly, not just once. The minimum is one swap to qualify, but ongoing swap activity adds to your score. Weekly swaps are a low-effort way to improve your position.
Mind the 2% cap. No single wallet can receive more than 2% of Drop 1 (roughly 6,666 tokens). Heavy deposits above that threshold do not improve your allocation further.
Important terms
Confidential Intents: NEAR’s private execution layer for cross-chain swaps. Transactions run inside a private shard connected to mainnet via a TEE bridge, keeping amounts and counterparties hidden on-chain until settlement.
Milestone token: A locked, non-transferable token that converts 1:1 into NEAR once both TVL and price conditions are met. It cannot be sold or transferred before conversion.
VWAP: Volume-weighted average price. The $3.33 condition requires NEAR to hold above this price for three full consecutive days by volume-weighted measure, not just spot price.
Time-weighted balance: Your confidential balance score multiplied by how long you hold it. Two months at $100 scores higher than one week at $10,000.
Frequently asked questions
When will the [email protected] airdrop snapshot happen?
The snapshot triggers when Confidential Intents TVL reaches $70 million. TVL is currently around $20 million, so the snapshot has not been taken yet. There is no fixed date; the community’s activity sets the pace.
Do I need to invest real money to qualify?
Yes. The minimum requirement is a sustained confidential balance above $100 on near.com plus at least one completed confidential swap.
How does allocation scoring work?
Your score combines time-weighted confidential balance and confidential swap count activity. Balance held over a longer period counts most. The exact formula weights are not public.
Will there be a second [email protected] drop?
NEAR has confirmed Drop 2 is planned, with conditions calibrated to higher community activity than Drop 1. Consistent users from Drop 1 are well-positioned for future rounds.
Conclusion
[email protected] rewards users who hold a sustained confidential balance on NEAR and swap consistently before the $70M TVL snapshot triggers. With TVL at roughly $20 million, there is still time to build a meaningful allocation through early, consistent activity rather than last-minute large deposits.
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