Exploring BOS: The Blockchain Operating System by NEAR Protocol
What if you could build multi-chain apps like Lego blocks and onboard users in ten seconds? Discover NEAR's Blockchain Operating System.
#1about 3 minutes
What is the Blockchain Operating System (BOS)
BOS is a gateway for discovering and building decentralized apps that solves Web2 data ownership issues and Web3 ecosystem fragmentation.
#2about 5 minutes
Understanding the core components of the BOS stack
The BOS architecture includes multi-chain smart contract support, middleware for data access, and composable UI components built with React-like syntax.
#3about 4 minutes
Simplifying Web3 onboarding with FastAuth and gateways
FastAuth enables users to create a wallet in seconds using an email and biometrics, removing a major barrier to Web3 adoption.
#4about 3 minutes
Real-world examples of applications built on BOS
Explore applications built on BOS, including the Mintbase NFT marketplace, Keypom for trial accounts, and the Harmonic Guild music platform.
#5about 7 minutes
Live demo of building with composable components
A practical demonstration shows how to find and combine pre-built widgets for profiles, NFT marketplaces, and donations into a new application.
#6about 2 minutes
Getting started and interacting with IPFS
Find resources like documentation and the VS Code extension for development, and learn how BOS components can interact with IPFS for file storage.
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