Near Foundation 籌集 1.5 億美元以推動 DeFi 擴張

Near Protocol 是一個旨在加強其 DeFi 生態系統的區塊鏈，已在三箭資本 (Three Arrows Capital) 領投的一輪融資中獲得 1.5 億美元的融資。 Andreessen Horowitz 和 Alameda 等投資者參與其中，反映出對 Near 技術進步的興奮。繼推出 Aurora 平台和 8 億美元的生態系統基金之後，這筆資金是 Near 吸引用戶和 DeFi 協議策略的一部分。消息傳出後，NEAR 代幣飆升至歷史新高。

Near Foundation Secures $150 Million Funding for DeFi Expansion

Near Foundation 獲得 1.5 億美元資金用於 DeFi 擴張

The Near Foundation, the non-profit organization supporting the Near Protocol blockchain, has announced the successful conclusion of a $150 million funding round, bolstering its financial resources to drive decentralized finance (DeFi) adoption.

支持Near Protocol區塊鏈的非營利組織Near Foundation宣布成功完成一輪1.5億美元的融資，增強其財務資源以推動去中心化金融（DeFi）的採用。

Led by Three Arrows Capital, the funding round attracted participation from several prominent crypto-focused investment firms, including Mechanism Capital, Dragonfly Capital, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Jump, Alameda, Zee Prime, and Amber Group.

這輪融資由三箭資本領投，吸引了多家知名加密投資公司參與，包括 Mechanism Capital、Dragonfly Capital、Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)、Jump、Alameda、Zee Prime 和 Amber Group。

"The near-instant completion of this fundraising demonstrates the industry's enthusiasm for Near's technology and ecosystem," said Ashwin Ramachandran, General Partner at Dragonfly. "We are eager to support their mission to achieve widespread adoption among developers, users, and the broader blockchain community."

Dragonfly 普通合夥人 Ashwin Ramachandran 表示：“本次融資幾乎立即完成，表明了業界對 Near 技術和生態系統的熱情。” “我們渴望支持他們的使命，以實現開發者、用戶和更廣泛的區塊鏈社區的廣泛採用。”

The valuation of the NEAR tokens sold in the round was not disclosed, but the pricing was based on a one-month time-weighted average price (TWAP).

本輪出售的 NEAR 代幣的估值並未披露，但定價基於一個月時間加權平均價格（TWAP）。

This latest funding round is part of Near's ambitious strategy to position itself as a leading hub for DeFi innovation. In October, Near's Aurora, a platform that enables developers to deploy Solidity code on Near, raised $12 million. Additionally, Near announced an $800 million ecosystem fund later that month, with a significant portion allocated to DeFi grants and liquidity mining.

最新一輪融資是 Near 雄心勃勃的策略的一部分，該策略旨在將自己定位為 DeFi 創新的領先中心。 10 月份，Near 的 Aurora 融資了 1,200 萬美元，該平台使開發人員能夠在 Near 上部署 Solidity 程式碼。此外，Near 在當月稍後宣佈設立 8 億美元的生態系統基金，其中很大一部分分配給 DeFi 補助金和流動性挖礦。

"There has been a shift in the ecosystem's dynamics," said Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of Near. "We are witnessing a surge in demand for DeFi solutions, and we believe Near is well-positioned to cater to this growing market."

「生態系統的動態發生了變化，」Near 聯合創始人 Illia Polosukhin 說。 “我們目睹了 DeFi 解決方案的需求激增，我們相信 Near 能夠很好地滿足這個不斷增長的市場。”

Sources familiar with the matter have indicated that several funds involved in the latest round have also verbally committed to providing liquidity to emerging DeFi projects on Near.

知情人士透露，參與最新一輪融資的幾家基金也口頭承諾為Near上的新興DeFi計畫提供流動性。

"Near has long been recognized as a promising layer 1 protocol, but its lack of applications held it back in the past," added Ramachandran. "With the recent influx of support, we anticipate a surge in ecosystem development and activity."

Ramachandran 補充道：“Near 長期以來一直被認為是一種有前途的第 1 層協議，但它缺乏應用程式在過去阻礙了它的發展。” “隨著最近支持的湧入，我們預計生態系統的發展和活動將激增。”

Reflecting the heightened anticipation, the price of NEAR has experienced a significant upturn in the lead-up to the funding announcement. As of January 13, 2022, the token has gained 18% on the week, reaching an all-time high of $19.38, an increase of 5.60% from pre-announcement levels.

NEAR 的價格在融資公告發布前經歷了大幅上漲，反映出人們的高度預期。截至2022年1月13日，該代幣本週已上漲18%，達到歷史新高19.38美元，較公告前水準上漲5.60%。

About Near Protocol

關於近協議

Near is a scalable blockchain platform designed for high-throughput and low transaction costs. It utilizes a unique sharding mechanism known as Nightshade to achieve efficient execution of smart contracts. Near's emphasis on user experience and developer support has attracted a growing community of developers and projects building on the platform.

Near 是一個可擴展的區塊鏈平台，專為高吞吐量和低交易成本而設計。它利用稱為 Nightshade 的獨特分片機制來實現智慧合約的高效執行。 Near 對使用者體驗和開發人員支援的重視吸引了越來越多的開發人員社群和在該平台上建立的專案。

About the Near Foundation

關於近基金會

The Near Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the growth and development of the Near Protocol ecosystem. It provides grants, educational resources, and technical assistance to developers and projects building on Near. The foundation's mission is to foster a vibrant and sustainable ecosystem that drives innovation in blockchain technology.

Near 基金會是一個非營利組織，致力於支持 Near Protocol 生態系統的成長和發展。它為基於 Near 的開發人員和專案提供贈款、教育資源和技術援助。該基金會的使命是培育一個充滿活力和永續的生態系統，推動區塊鏈技術的創新。