NEAR Protocol Perpetual · NEAR
Trade the NEAR perpetual on Lighter DEX — zero-fee, USDC-margined, up to 50x leverage on a fully verifiable ZK order book.
Live NEAR candles from Lighter's public API. For trading, verify on app.lighter.xyz.
About NEAR Protocol (NEAR)
NEAR is a sharded, developer-friendly layer-1. Trade the NEAR perp zero-fee on Lighter’s verifiable order book.
Trading NEAR Protocol Perpetuals on Lighter
On Lighter, NEAR Protocol trades as the NEAR perpetual — no expiry, with collateral and PnL settled in USDC. Standard accounts pay 0% maker and taker fees, and Lighter offers up to 50x leverage. Every fill is matched on a fully verifiable ZK order book, so matching and liquidations are proven rather than trusted.
NEAR perps on Lighter are zero-fee for standard accounts, USDC-margined, and matched on a verifiable ZK order book with up to 50x leverage. Sign up with referral code LIGHTERPEDIA for a points boost toward the LIT airdrop.
How to Trade NEAR Protocol on Lighter in 4 Steps
- 1Connect a wallet — open app.lighter.xyz and connect MetaMask, Rabby, or any Web3 wallet. No KYC required.
- 2Deposit USDC — fund your account with USDC to use as margin collateral. See our getting-started guide.
- 3Open the NEAR market — select NEAR Protocol, choose your leverage (up to 50x), and set your margin mode.
- 4Place your order — market or limit, all zero-fee for standard accounts. Manage risk with stop-loss and take-profit.
NEAR Protocol Perpetual — Contract Specs
| Market | NEAR (Perpetual) |
|---|---|
| Margin asset | USDC |
| Maker / taker fee | 0% / 0% (standard account) |
| Max leverage | Up to 50x |
| Order matching | Verifiable ZK order book, settles to Ethereum |
| Settlement | Settled in USDC |
| Sign-up bonus | Points boost with code LIGHTERPEDIA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost to trade the NEAR Protocol perpetual on Lighter?
Standard accounts on Lighter trade the NEAR perpetual at 0% maker and 0% taker fees — it is a zero-fee market. Premium tiers with LIT staked can unlock rebated rates. You still pay network gas on deposits and withdrawals.
What is the maximum leverage for NEAR Protocol on Lighter?
Lighter offers up to 50x leverage, with USDC as collateral. The exact cap can vary per market; higher leverage increases both potential returns and liquidation risk, so size positions carefully.
Is the NEAR Protocol market on Lighter verifiable?
Yes. Lighter is a fully verifiable ZK order-book DEX — order matching and liquidations are proven with zero-knowledge proofs and settle to Ethereum, so the NEAR market is trust-minimized rather than relying on an opaque matching engine.
Do I need KYC to trade NEAR Protocol on Lighter?
No. Lighter is a self-custody DEX — connect a Web3 wallet and trade directly, with no identity verification required. Sign up with referral code LIGHTERPEDIA for a points boost toward the LIT airdrop.
Ready to trade NEAR Protocol on Lighter?
Sign up with referral code LIGHTERPEDIA for a sign-up boost in the points program — your path toward the LIT airdrop. Trade the NEAR perpetual zero-fee, USDC-margined, up to 50x leverage on a verifiable ZK order book.
Trade NEAR on Lighter