NEAR Protocol is a decentralized application platform designed to make DApps operable on the web. The NEAR network uses a Proof of Stake consensus mechanism called Nightshade. The NEAR utility token is used for processing transactions and storing data, as well as for facilitating voting for governance issues.
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The OneRoot Network hopes to create a blockchain development platform that will provide a development infrastructure for DApps, and a decentralized exchange. The OneRoot consensus mechanism is based on the concept of co-building. The company's whitepaper and marketing materials are unclear regarding its technical details and project vision.