NEAR Protocol, which touts itself as an Ethereum 2.0 competitor, has raised over $21 million from Andressen Horrowitz (a16z), just days after the latter announced a $515 million fund for expanding its cryptocurrency investments division. A16z moves fast in the blockchain space As per an official announcement on May 4, NEAR Protocol closed the $21 […]The post Ethereum 2.0 competitor raises $21 million from a top-tier crypto venture capitalist appeared first on CryptoSlate.