New listings: Optimism (OP) and Near Protocol (NEAR) now available in the US
Two new assets are now available in the US on Bitstamp by Robinhood, giving our US customers more ways to get involved in crypto: Optimism (OP) and Near Protocol (NEAR).
Trading pairs now available in the US
You can trade both of these new assets in USD pairs:
More on Optimism (OP)
Optimism is a Layer 2 solution built to help Ethereum handle more transactions without slowing down or becoming too expensive. It uses optimistic rollups, a way of bundling transactions off-chain before settling them on Ethereum, which makes transactions faster and lowers fees.
The OP token allows holders to participate in governance and help shape the future development of the Optimism network. Learn more about Optimism.
More on NEAR Protocol (NEAR)
NEAR is a Layer 1 blockchain designed for speed and scalability from the start. It uses a sharding system called Nightshade, combined with its Thresholded Proof of Stake mechanism, to process transactions quickly and efficiently while allowing broad participation in securing the network.
The NEAR token is used for securing the network, paying transaction fees, and supporting the growth of its ecosystem. Learn more about NEAR Protocol?
Start trading these 2 new assets
We continue to thoughtfully expand the range of assets available to our US customers while maintaining the security, compliance, and reliability you expect from Bitstamp by Robinhood. Log in to your Bitstamp by Robinhood account to start exploring and trading OP and NEAR.
And don’t forget, with the Bitstamp by Robinhood app (available on the App Store or Google Play ), you can trade anytime, anywhere.
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