NEAR Protocol edges past Avalanche in 24-hour DEX volume
- —NEAR's 24-hour DEX volume reached $197.55 million versus Avalanche's $193.92 million
- —NEAR Intents has processed more than $31 billion in cumulative DEX volume
- —Peak daily volume through NEAR Intents topped $300 million in late September 2026
- —NEAR's native-chain TVL ranges between roughly $194 million and $230 million
Why it matters: NEAR's intent-based model is intensifying competition with Avalanche and other L1s for DeFi liquidity and traders.
Source: Crypto Briefing