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<h4>Through <a href="https://x.com/Orb_Markets" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Orbs Markets</a>, users can now move NEAR tokens directly onto the Solana network, opening the door to one of crypto’s most active trading and application ecosystems.</h4>This launch reflects a broader industry trend. As blockchains mature, users no longer want to choose just one chain. They want speed, low fees, and deep liquidity wherever it exists. Bringing NEAR to Solana answers that demand.<h3 id="strong-how-near-moves-to-solana-strong">How NEAR Moves to Solana</h3>The process is designed to be straightforward. If you hold NEAR or another supported token through <a href="https://www.near.org/intents" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">intents</a>, you can now withdraw directly to Solana using Orbs Markets. Users visit the withdrawal page, select NEAR, choose Solana as the destination network, and enter a Solana wallet address. Once completed, the assets arrive on Solana and are ready to use.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24NEAR&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$NEAR</a> is now tradable on Orb <a href="https://t.co/bB5jVFwbeN" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/bB5jVFwbeN</a>— Orb Markets (@Orb_Markets) <a href="https://twitter.com/Orb_Markets/status/2001711880168210842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">December 18, 2025</a></blockquote>From there, NEAR becomes accessible across major Solana platforms. It is already live on Jupiter, DFlow, Titan Exchange, and supported by popular wallets like Phantom and Solflare. That means users can trade, swap, or manage NEAR using tools they already know, without juggling extra bridges or wrapped assets.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">BREAKING: <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24NEAR&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$NEAR</a>, the <a href="https://twitter.com/NEARProtocol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@NEARProtocol</a> token, is now live on Solana 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/9wFRP6oISs" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/9wFRP6oISs</a>— Solana (@solana) <a href="https://twitter.com/solana/status/2001682532266381525?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">December 18, 2025</a></blockquote>A real world example makes the benefit clear. Imagine a trader who holds NEAR but prefers Solana’s fast trading experience and deep liquidity. Instead of selling NEAR, moving to a centralized exchange, and rebuying another asset, they can now move NEAR directly to <a href="https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/?s=solana" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Solana</a> and trade it within seconds. This saves time, reduces fees, and lowers friction.<h3 id="strong-more-about-near-strong">More About NEAR</h3>NEAR said that 2025 marked the year it reached real world scale, highlighting major performance milestones across the network. NEAR reported achieving 1 million transactions per second in a benchmark using real core code, consumer grade hardware, and publicly verifiable scripts, alongside more than $7 billion in cross chain volume.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✦ THE YEAR IN NEAR 2025 ✦2025 was the year NEAR crossed into real-world scale.1M transactions per second. $7B+ in cross-chain volume. And more, live on mainnet.Here’s what NEAR shipped in 2025 🧵 <a href="https://t.co/i2WwuWu5tt" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/i2WwuWu5tt</a>— NEAR Protocol (@NEARProtocol) <a href="https://twitter.com/NEARProtocol/status/2001717069364998466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">December 18, 2025</a></blockquote>On mainnet, the network scaled from 6 to 9 shards, boosting overall throughput by 50 percent. NEAR also launched 600 millisecond block times, cutting latency in half and setting a new standard for high performance blockchains that support apps needing near real time speed.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/altcoinbuzz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-123482 perfmatters-lazy entered pmloaded" src="https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/altcoin_buzz_alpha_website-banner_1456x180-1.jpg" alt="" width="1197" height="148"></a><h6>Disclaimer</h6>The information provided by Altcoin Buzz is not financial advice. It is intended solely for educational, entertainment, and informational purposes. Any opinions or strategies shared are those of the writer/reviewers, and their risk tolerance may differ from yours. We are not liable for any losses you may incur from investments related to the information given. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are high-risk assets; therefore, conduct thorough due diligence. 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