About Portfolio
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is the native token of NEAR Protocol, a scalable and developer-friendly Layer 1 blockchain designed for speed, low cost, and ease of use. It leverages sharding, intuitive account models, and interoperability tools to support widespread dApp adoption, AI integration, and cross-chain activity.
Governance & Token Utility
The NEAR token facilitates transaction and storage fees, staking for network security, and on‑chain governance. It enables users to participate in protocol decisions and validators to earn rewards. A fee-burning mechanism supports network sustainability.
Key Milestones & Ecosystem Growth
Mainnet launched in April 2020, with Nightshade sharding implemented in phased upgrades
Introduced Aurora for Ethereum-compatible smart contracts and Rainbow Bridge for cross‑chain token transfers
Launched a blockchain operating system (BOS) to improve developer and user experience
Supported by major collaborations and grants, including integration of Tether (USDT), support from Google Cloud, and developer funding
Grew to tens of millions of users and vibrant ecosystems in DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and AI-native apps
Network Architecture
Utilizes Nightshade sharding to process transactions in parallel across multiple shards
Employs Proof of Stake consensus with delegations and validator selection
Features developer-friendly abstractions (named accounts, meta-transactions) and Rust/AssemblyScript support
Provides EVM-compatible environment via Aurora and cross-chain interoperability via Rainbow Bridge and Octopus Network
Disclosure Statement
The investments or portfolio companies mentioned, referred to, or described on this page are not representative of all investments made by Tecra Venture Capital. There can be no assurance that any investment will be profitable, or that other investments made in the future will have similar characteristics or outcomes.
This list reflects both current and historical investments and excludes holdings that have not been publicly disclosed by Tecra, including positions in publicly traded digital assets — whether acquired during early fundraising rounds or later on secondary markets after public listing.
It also does not include portfolio companies that (i) have ceased operations without a liquidity event or exit, and (ii) whose equity has been written down to zero without the receipt of any compensating asset. The list is updated periodically and may not reflect Tecra’s most recent investment activity.
Past performance of Tecra Venture Capital’s investments, investment vehicles, or strategies is not necessarily indicative of future results.