10 Best Cryptocurrencies to Buy Now

4. NEAR Protocol (NEAR)

Price on January 1, 2024: $3.65

Price on July 20, 2024: $6.33

Year-to-Date Return: 42.33%

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is a layer-one blockchain led by a community-run cloud computing platform. NEAR Protocol was created to eliminate low transaction speeds, low throughput, and poor interoperability. NEAR Protocol is one of the ideal blockchains for DApps and creates a developer and user-friendly platform. NEAR Protocol also introduces unique solutions to scaling problems and has its own consensus mechanism called ‘Doomslug.’

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) has jumped from $3.65 on January 1, 2024, to $6.33 on July 20, 2024. NEAR has a current circulating supply of 1.10 billion and is the 17th largest cryptocurrency in the world, as of July 20.