TGMetrics
NEAR Protocol Official Telegram Group
NEAR · NEAR ProtocolMembers and Members online Over Time
5 snapshots since 2026-09-06First day of tracking. Both lines fill in with each daily snapshot.
Trust Signals
Mixed signals 68Confidence medium: based on 122 messages, 3 snapshots, tracked since today. Scores start at 60 and move with each signal; nothing scores 100.
- 9 of 46,213 members posted this week, more than 72% of groups its size (+9)
- 3.6% of members online, more than 79% of groups its size (+8)
- Spam score 22: 7% of messages are repeats or bot posts (-3)
- Only 3 days old (-3)
Community Activity
Last 7 days, from collected messagesConversation is spread across 65 members this week. Counts come from messages the collector has read so far; they grow as history accumulates. No individual member is identified or stored.
NEAR Price
CoinGecko, 2026-09-06 17:26 UTCDiscussion Pulse
288 member messages, last 7 daysKey Facts
| Handle | @cryptonear |
| Type | Telegram group |
| Members | 46,200 |
| Official for | NEAR Protocol (NEAR) |
| NEAR price | $2.39 +7.7% |
| Posts per day | 33.2 |
| Members online | 1,671 |
| Controversy | 8 / 100 |
| Trust score | 68 / 100, mixed signals, medium confidence |
| Lookalike handles | 0 |
| Tracked since | 2026-09-06 |
Group Activity
Hours from the last 600 messagesThe group averages 33.2 messages a day, with 0.3 replies per message on average and 23% of messages getting at least one reply. 1,671 members were online at the last check, 3.6% of the group. Busiest hours are 11:00, 14:00, 15:00 UTC.
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What Members Are Discussing
1-day brief, 2026-09-06The NEAR Protocol official channel posted about $cbZEC (wrapped ZEC by Base) integration with RHEA Finance, enabling users to convert and use native $ZEC as collateral or across the Zcash ecosystem. Members responded with criticism focused on NEAR's ecosystem fragmentation, failed projects, and lack of community rewards, contrasting the platform unfavorably with Solana's momentum.
Claims: $cbZEC wrapped ZEC by Base is now available on RHEA Finance · Users can convert $cbZEC from Base into native $ZEC via RHEA Confidential Trade · Native $ZEC can be used as collateral on x.rhea.finance · $ZEC can be used across Zcash ecosystem including Zec Market, 0xramp labs, Zcash Names
About NEAR Protocol Official
Written from the data, 2026-09-06NEAR Protocol Official (@cryptonear) is a Telegram group with 46,207 members where community members discuss the NEAR blockchain network and related projects. The group has been tracked recently and shows moderate activity with 109 messages over the last 7 days from 9 unique senders, indicating relatively low engagement for its size.
Approximately 3.6% of members are online at any given time, which is above average for groups of this size, and about 9 messages per day are organic (excluding spam and bot activity). The group has existed since July 2018 and serves as a support and discussion channel for NEAR Protocol users.
The community displays mixed trust signals: while posting activity is higher than 72% of comparable groups and member engagement rates exceed 79% of similar-sized communities, the spam score is 22% with 7% of messages being repeats or bot posts.
What gets posted. Members discuss NEAR wallet functionality, deposit and withdrawal issues across exchanges, ecosystem project developments, and technical questions about the protocol. Conversations include troubleshooting for wallet integrations, updates on chain-related incidents, support escalation for transaction problems, and occasional ecosystem criticism regarding project sustainability. Questions make up 24% of recent messages, while complaints account for 2%, and planning discussions represent 2%.
Who it is for. This group is useful for users of NEAR Protocol who need technical support, want to discuss ecosystem projects, or seek clarification on wallet and deposit issues. It is less suitable for those looking for high-volume price discussion or real-time trading signals.
Key Takeaways
- Tracking started recently and data is limited, but the group shows higher-than-average member engagement for its 46,207-person size.
- Recent activity centers on support issues including exchange withdrawal delays, wallet compatibility problems, and deposit processing troubles on NEAR Intents.
- The sentiment score is 87 out of 100 despite members raising concerns about ecosystem fragmentation and project viability.
- One direct message solicitation flag was recorded in the past 30 days, requiring caution about unsolicited private contact.
Before You Join
- One member was solicited via direct message over the past 30 days; members should avoid sharing transaction details or sensitive information in private messages with unsolicited contacts.
- The group has no formal rules set despite multiple requests, which may indicate loose moderation standards.
- Approximately 7% of messages are spam or bot repeats, so members should verify information independently from official sources.
NEAR Protocol Official is a crypto Telegram group with 46,200 members, ranked 280 of 7,145 indexed communities by size and 116 among groups. It posts about 33.2 times a day. At the last check 1,671 members were online, 3.6% of the group. Its trust score is 68 of 100 (mixed signals). It is the community listed on CoinGecko for NEAR Protocol (NEAR), market cap rank 34.
Source: Telegram's public data for @cryptonear, collected by TGMetrics. Figures as of 2026-09-06. See the methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NEAR Protocol Official a real community?
Yes, it is the official Telegram group for NEAR Protocol with 46,207 members and a trust score of 68 with mixed signals. The group has existed since July 2018 and maintains activity with 9 organic messages per day on average.
How active is this community?
The group has moderate activity with 109 messages over the last 7 days from 9 senders, and approximately 3.6% of members online at typical times. This engagement level is above average for groups of its size.
What do members discuss in this group?
Members primarily discuss wallet functionality, deposit and withdrawal issues, NEAR Intents technical problems, ecosystem project developments, and troubleshooting for various wallet integrations.
Is there spam in this community?
The spam score is 22, with 7% of messages being repeats or bot posts, which is moderate for a group of this size. Members should verify important information from official sources.
How do I get support in this group?
Members can ask questions directly in the group, though for specific issues like NEAR Intents deposits, members are directed to dedicated support channels and told to wait for support team responses.
What is NEAR token's market position?
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) has a market cap rank of 34 on CoinGecko with a market cap of approximately 3.1 billion USD and 24-hour trading volume of approximately 578 million USD.
How is the community moderated?
The group currently has no formal rules set, which members have requested multiple times. Admins respond to support questions and direct members to appropriate channels for specific issues.
Is @cryptonear the official NEAR Protocol Telegram?
Yes. It is the Telegram community listed for NEAR Protocol (NEAR) on CoinGecko, market cap rank 34.
How do I verify the official link?
Open the project's own website or its CoinGecko listing and follow the Telegram link from there. Official handles never ask for seed phrases or wallet connections in chat.
How is the trust score calculated?
Every community starts at 60 and each signal moves it by a stated weight, measured against communities of similar size in this index. Groups are scored on how many members actually post, share online, spam share, join bursts, growth smoothness, and age. Thin data caps the score and lowers confidence; nothing scores 100.
What is the NEAR price right now?
NEAR Protocol trades at $2.39, +7.7% in 24 hours and +50.4% in 30 days, with a market cap of $3.12B. Prices come from CoinGecko and refresh every two hours.
How often is this updated?
Member counts are snapshotted at least daily, hourly for active channels. Post metrics are re-read at 1 hour, 24 hours, and 7 days after posting.