Crypto
NEAR Protocol Skyrockets 25% Amid AI-Fueled Roadmap Success
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) has seen a significant surge in value, increasing by roughly 25% in 24 hours to around $2.20 on May 22.
This jump makes NEAR the largest gainer among major tokens, with its price far surpassing the $1.53 level it touched on May 11.
The total crypto market cap has slipped to $2.58 trillion, while approximately 78% of the top 200 coins lost value over the same period.
Analysts attribute this growth to NEAR's 2026 roadmap, which focuses on integrating artificial intelligence, decentralized trading, and user-owned data into its network.