Cardano may be gearing up for a major leap in interoperability as evidence emerges of a potential partnership with NEAR Protocol.
On-chain activity has revealed a new contract—‘cardano.omft.near’—executing ADA transactions within the NEAR ecosystem, sparking speculation about an early-stage integration using NEAR’s Intents framework.
The NEAR Intents protocol simplifies cross-chain asset swaps and user interactions across multiple blockchains. If Cardano fully integrates with it, users could trade ADA across networks without centralized intermediaries—unlocking a new layer of utility for ADA and boosting liquidity.
Charles Hoskinson, Cardano’s founder, added fuel to the rumors by reposting the findings and confirming collaboration with NEAR, hinting this is more than just a test.
Analyst Vini Barbosa, who flagged the smart contract, sees it as a potential catalyst for ADA’s ecosystem growth, especially if user demand scales. Intents has already processed close to $1 billion in transactions across various chains.
While full implementation may still be some way off, the signs suggest Cardano is taking tangible steps toward a more connected, cross-chain DeFi future.
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