NEAR Protocol Surges 80% Amid Privacy Trading Growth

NEAR Protocol's native token rose nearly 80% in a week to $4.29, driven by increased activity in its cross-chain and privacy-focused infrastructure. NEAR Intents has processed $29.3 billion in cumulative volume, with the Zcash wallet ZODL becoming a major referral source. Analysts note that NEAR and Zcash are complementary, with NEAR providing confidential cross-chain liquidity for ZEC holders.