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NEAR Introduces Confidential Solana Lending Vault Curated by Gauntlet

A newly launched feature enables users to deposit Solana into a curated lending vault through the NEAR application without revealing public wallet addresses.

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NEAR unveiled a confidential Solana yield integration on its platform on October 15, 2026, enabling users to deposit SOL from confidential accounts into a lending vault hosted by Kamino Finance. Risk parameters for the vault are curated by Gauntlet, an infrastructure firm that has managed curated vaults on Kamino since late 2025.

Following the announcement, the NEAR token advanced 15.87% in 24 hours to trade at $5.27, outperforming broader market moves in Bitcoin and Ether. However, the report highlights that the network has not claimed a direct causal relationship between the product launch and the recent price movement.

The report notes that the vault's estimated 5.12% yield is generated through lending activity rather than proof-of-stake validation, with confidentiality restricted to the NEAR network layer. Furthermore, depositors absorb potential losses if risk management parameters fail to adjust quickly during sharp market downturns.

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