NEAR Protocol is a shared layer-1 blockchain that operates with a proof-of-stake mechanism ensuring security and scalability. NEAR Balkans is one of the official NEAR regional hubs in the world for the third consecutive year. Our main focus of activities are:
At the heart of our mission lies the goal to facilitate the seamless transition of developers into the world of Web3. We offer a user-friendly gateway to blockchain development through the Blockchain Operating System. Here, developers can leverage their skills in familiar programming languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, Rust, and more.
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We aim to grow the ecosystem by developing more real-world use-cases for the NEAR ecosystem, while helping Web2 brands, Web3 businesses and start-ups achieve their full potential in Web3 using the NEAR blockchain technology. Alongside our consultancy partners, we provide educational resources to drive Web3 adoption further.
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We build user-friendly products such as Tekuno and Pathfinder to bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3, making decentralized tech accessible to all. By increasing the real world use-cases, we aim to drive adoption and grow the NEAR ecosystem.
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LEARN AND TRANSITION TO WEB3
Calling all developers! Transition seamlessly to Web3 with NEAR Balkans. Join our educational workshops and unlock the power of NEAR SDK & BOS.
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NEAR is the BOS
The BOS, which stands for Blockchain Operating System, is a development framework and toolset built on top of NEAR Protocol that provides developers with a set of standardized modules and libraries to simplify the process of building and deploying dApps on NEAR.
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NEAR Dev 101
Learn the fundamental NEAR concepts and build and deploy your own decentralized application on the NEAR blockchain.
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The BOS workshop
Discover the power of the Blockchain Operating System on NEAR Protocol. Interested to learn how to build and deploy reusable components that can be forked for your own needs? Stay updated with us for our upcoming workshops.
Stay updatedExplore the world of Web3 innovation with our upcoming events and BOS-centric Hackathons!
We are fostering regional and global partnerships to enable growth of NEAR within Web3 and support pioneering Web2 companies and brands looking for the best way to enter Web3 and grow their business through it.
We are building our own decentralized products to solve every day challenges with Web3
Tekuno
Tekuno is a blockchain as a service (BaaS) platform designed for b2b2c audiences. It goes beyond simply providing an easy-to-use, and transparent technology for onboarding mass audiences to Web3, to helping businesses overcome the abstractions of onboarding onto Web3. We enable businesses to execute on the potential of blockchain technology while creating an entry point for blockchain protocols to further push adoption onto the masses. Try Tekuno now!
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Pathfinder
Pathfinder is a power yet to be released to the public! It is a Web3 file-sharing solution that enables a simple, secure, fast, and decentralized way of exchanging files between users in a Web2-friendly way. Our simple and intuitive interface makes file sharing effortless, so you can focus on what really matters. Interested in being among the first to try Pathfinder and gain alpha benefits
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NEAR BALKANS PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
Hub launch
Summership & BlockSplit
NEARCON, NEAR Dev 101, Partnerships: Alice in Blockchains, Paycek, Joomboos & Blocksquare
The Outsiders
Tekuno
ETH Denver, Money Motion and Mastercard Partnership
Nansen & Axelar Partnership
Future Tense, BlockSplit 4 & Pathfinder announcement
Web3 Tales & 'BOS' Workshop at Belgrade Blockchain Week
We Are Developers
BOS Deployment activities & Pathfinder release
New adventures await...
Our story is written day by day. Make sure to stay up to date with all our events and web3 happenings in the region and beyond.
Published: 30.11.2023
Pyth Price Feeds Launch on NEAR Protocol Bringing Equity, Commodities, and Market Data On Chain
Published: 22.11.2023
Meet the 2023 NEARCON IRL Hackathon Winners
Published: 16.11.2023
NEAR Tasks Launches AI Marketplace on NEAR to Revolutionize the Future of Work
Published: 16.11.2023
NEARCON ’23 Unwrapped: Lisbon Steps into the Open Web in Iconic Fashion
It's Friday!!!!!!
08.12.2023
The latest on public goods funding on the NEAR ecosystem.
08.12.2023
↔️Interoperability!↔️ Our online #credibility has to transcend platforms. Our reputation can't be confined and split between silos; 🌐it's universal, and it should seamlessly move across ecosystems with us. #BOS #web3 
08.12.2023
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We stand as custodians, bound by an unwavering connection, driven by an ardent commitment to nurture and safeguard nature.
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