Aurora

Aurora is an EVM-compatible blockchain environment that runs as a decentralized Layer 2 on the NEAR Protocol. It gives developers the familiar Ethereum stack - Solidity, MetaMask, Hardhat, Remix, and more - while benefiting from NEAR's high throughput, fast blocks, and low fees. Cross-chain connectivity is handled through Rainbow Bridge between Ethereum, NEAR, and Aurora.

Its key benefits are full EVM compatibility, low transaction costs, fast confirmations, and gas payments in ETH. Aurora also develops Virtual Chains, allowing businesses to launch customizable EVM chains on top of NEAR without building their own full Layer 2 stack.

If you want to build a DeFi protocol, NFT marketplace, game, payment service, or a custom virtual EVM chain on Aurora, FreeBlock can deliver the solution from architecture and contracts to bridge integration and product UI.