NEAR Protocol’s Intents total value locked reaches $169M after 77% monthly surge

NEAR Intents, the intent-based cross-chain execution layer built on NEAR Protocol, has crossed $169 million in total value locked across 26 different blockchain networks. That figure represents a 77.2% increase over the past 30 days, according to DefiLlama data. Where the money sits Not all 26 chains are pulling equal weight. NEAR’s own chain holds roughly 52% of the total TVL, translating to approximately $87.23 million. Ethereum comes in second at around $45.89 million, with the remaining capital distributed across networks including Tron, Bitcoin, and BSC. The DefiLlama snapshot places TVL at $167.55 million, while Dune Analytics recorded a daily figure of approximately $169.05 million on September 16. The slight variance between sources is standard for DeFi tracking, where measurement timing and methodology differences create small discrepancies. How intents-based execution works Traditional cross-chain swaps require users to navigate bridges, select routes, and manage gas fees across multiple networks. Intents-based protocols flip that model. Users declare what they want to accomplish, a destination token and amount, and a network of solvers competes to fulfill that intent as ...