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Send from Brave Wallet to NEAR Protocol

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NEAR Protocol

Updated 2026 | Wallet: Brave Wallet | Destination: NEAR Protocol

Send your Solana USDC from Brave Wallet to any NEAR Protocol address.

Overview​

DetailValue
Source WalletBrave Wallet
Destination ChainNEAR Protocol (L1)
Delivery Time1-2 minutes
Output TokenNEAR Protocol USDC or NEAR

Prerequisites​

  • Brave Wallet installed from brave.com/wallet
  • USDC balance in your Brave
  • NEAR Protocol destination address ready
  • Small SOL balance for gas (~$0.01)

Step-by-Step Guide​

1. Open Brave Wallet​

  1. Launch Brave (browser extension or mobile app)
  2. Unlock your wallet
  3. Verify your USDC balance

2. Connect to reply.cash​

  1. Go to app.reply.cash
  2. Click "Connect Wallet"
  3. Select "Brave"
  4. Approve the connection in Brave

3. Navigate to Cross-Chain Send​

  1. Click "Send" in the main menu
  2. Select "Cross-Chain" option
  3. The transfer interface opens

4. Select NEAR Protocol as Destination​

  1. In the "To" dropdown, find NEAR Protocol
  2. Click to select NEAR Protocol

5. Enter Recipient Address​

Paste the NEAR Protocol address where you want to send funds.

NEAR Protocol Address:

  • Use native NEAR Protocol format
  • Double-check before sending

6. Enter Amount & Review​

  1. Enter USDC amount to send
  2. Review the exchange rate
  3. Check all fees:
    • Solana gas: ~$0.001
    • Bridge fee: ~0.1-0.5%
    • NEAR Protocol delivery: varies
  4. Verify the output amount

7. Sign with Brave Wallet​

  1. Click "Confirm" or "Send"
  2. Brave will prompt for signature
  3. Review transaction details in Brave
  4. Click "Approve" to sign

In Brave:

  • Approve the transaction request
  • Verify all details before signing
  • Confirm with password/biometric

8. Track Your Transfer​

After signing:

  1. Transaction submitted to Solana (~1-2 seconds)
  2. Bridge processes transfer
  3. Delivery to NEAR Protocol (1-2 minutes)

Status tracking available on reply.cash

Fees from Brave Wallet​

FeeTypical Amount
Solana Gas~$0.001
Bridge Fee0.1-0.5%
NEAR Protocol DeliveryVaries

Troubleshooting​

Brave Not Connecting​

  1. Ensure Brave is unlocked
  2. Check you're on Solana network
  3. Try disconnecting and reconnecting
  4. Update Brave to latest version

Transaction Not Signing​

  1. Check sufficient SOL for gas
  2. Verify USDC balance
  3. Refresh the page and retry
  4. Clear Brave cache if persistent

Transfer Delayed​

  • Normal delivery: 1-2 minutes
  • During congestion: May take 2x longer
  • Check NEAR Protocol network status
  • Contact support after 30 minutes

FAQs​

Can I send to any NEAR Protocol address?​

Yes, any valid NEAR Protocol address works including exchange deposit addresses, personal wallets, and smart contract addresses (if they accept tokens).

What tokens can I send to NEAR Protocol?​

You can send:

  • USDC (receives as NEAR Protocol USDC)
  • USDT (receives as NEAR Protocol USDT)
  • Convert to NEAR (native token)

Is Brave the best wallet for this?​

Brave is fully supported! All 6 supported wallets work equally well for cross-chain transfers.

Other Destinations from Brave Wallet​

Send to other chains using Brave:

Brave Wallet transactions are non-custodial. Your private keys never leave your wallet.