London, UK – NEAR Mobile has officially unveiled a completely rebuilt version of its mobile application, introducing full native NEAR Protocol Intents integration and an upcoming utility token, $NPRO. The launch follows eight months of development, aiming to significantly simplify user interaction with decentralized finance (DeFi) and crypto assets.
The core innovation in the new NEAR Mobile app is its full native integration of NEAR Protocol Intents. This technology allows users to execute complex blockchain actions, such as swapping, sending, and depositing any token across various chains, with what the company describes as "near-zero fees" and in a matter of seconds. This feature is designed to abstract away the complexities typically associated with multi-chain transactions.
Alongside the revamped application, NEAR Mobile announced the forthcoming introduction of its new token, $NPRO. This token is slated to provide a range of benefits to holders, including "superpowers" within the NEAR Mobile ecosystem, enhanced Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on $NEAR staking, and access to exclusive features. Further details regarding $NPRO's utility and distribution are expected to be revealed soon, with a whitepaper already published.
The updated app also boasts several user-centric enhancements, including free wallet creation, personalized .near names, and a streamlined one-click onboarding process. To further reduce friction for users, the platform now supports sponsored gas fees and offers a unified cross-chain portfolio view. Multi-language and multi-currency support, along with easy connection to any NEAR dApp, are also integrated.
NEAR Protocol, the underlying blockchain, positions itself as a modular, high-speed protocol built for AI-native applications, emphasizing chain abstraction and sharded infrastructure for scalability. The company stated in its tweet, "This is not just a new version or wallet up. We've been pushing to launch a game-changing product for accessing crypto assets, powered by #NEAR." The release underscores NEAR Mobile's commitment to delivering a more intuitive and accessible Web3 experience.