Built on:

Privacy, zk, mesh

The Physical World Stack

The Physical World Stack

Nearby Protocol is a privacy-first infrastructure layer for real-world coordination.

It enables private location proofs, decentralized mesh communication and offline stablecoin payments, even in disconnected or censored environments.

01

Location Layer

zk Proof of Location

Device attestation

Geographic verification

01

Location Layer

zk Proof of Location

Device attestation

Geographic verification

02

Communication Layer

Nearby Mesh

Event groups

Emergency networks

03

Settlement Layer

USDC / USDT transfers

Offline transaction notes

On-chain reconciliation on Base

04

Global Layer

Global Footprint Map

Node density

Coverage heatmaps

SETTLEMENT

GLOBAL

LOCATION

COMMUNICATION

SETTLEMENT

GLOBAL

LOCATION

COMMUNICATION

Resilient digital infrastructure

Modern infrastructure depends on constant connectivity.

When networks fail, communication, payments and access to critical services can be disrupted.

Nearby Protocol combines zk geolocation, mesh networking and offline payments to keep people connected and coordinated anywhere.

Real user scenario

Nearby

01

PROVE LOCATION

02

JOIN NETWORK

03

EXECUTE ACTION

04

SETTLE ON BASE

TRUSTLESS COORDINATION

Coordination should not depend on centralized platforms or intermediaries. Trust is established through cryptography, not institutions.

PHYSICAL WORLD FIRST

Digital systems should work in real-world conditions, not just ideal network environments. Connectivity should enhance coordination, not define it.

PRIVACY AS DEFAULT

Personal data, especially location, should never be exposed by default. Users should prove what is necessary and nothing more.

RESILIENT SYSTEMS

Critical communication and value exchange should remain functional during: outages, disasters, congestion, censorship or infrastructure failure.

01

Capabilities

Layers

Four layers powering real-world coordination.

Nearby Protocol operates through a unified system that enables location verification, local communication, value transfer and global network awareness across both connected and disconnected environments.

LOCATION

Proof of physical presence using zero-knowledge cryptography and device-attested signals, allowing users to verify where they are without revealing their exact location.

COMMUNICATION

A decentralized mesh network that forms instantly based on proximity, enabling real-time peer-to-peer messaging without requiring internet connectivity.

SETTLEMENT

An offline payment system that enables the transfer of USDC and USDT through signed payment notes, with final settlement executed on Base when connectivity is restored.

NETWORK

A global footprint layer that visualizes and aggregates real-world activity across nodes, coverage zones, and participation density to reflect live protocol usage.

LOCATION

Proof of physical presence using zero-knowledge cryptography and device-attested signals, allowing users to verify where they are without revealing their exact location.

COMMUNICATION

A decentralized mesh network that forms instantly based on proximity, enabling real-time peer-to-peer messaging without requiring internet connectivity.

SETTLEMENT

An offline payment system that enables the transfer of USDC and USDT through signed payment notes, with final settlement executed on Base when connectivity is restored.

NETWORK

A global footprint layer that visualizes and aggregates real-world activity across nodes, coverage zones, and participation density to reflect live protocol usage.

Numbers

The infrastructure behind the network.

Real-world coordination requires resilient infrastructure. Nearby Protocol measures network growth through node participation, geographic coverage, communication activity and proof generation.

GLOBAL FOOTPRINT

Active countries and regions

+30

AF

AS

NA

SA

EU

OC

ME

NETWORK ACTIVITY

Location proofs generated

+1K

Mesh communication sessions

14

Witness attestations submitted

2

NODE PARTICIPATION

Monthly active nodes

78%

COVERAGE DISTRIBUTION

Tier I Regions

59%

Tier II-IV Regions

41%

NETWORK GROWTH

New nodes onboarded

+11.4%

MAY

JUNE

COVERAGE EXPANSION

New regions added

+20

1

15

30

GLOBAL COVERAGE

Active geolocation zones

52%

Features

Real-world applications enabled by Nearby.

Real-world applications enabled by
Nearby.

Nearby Protocol unlocks new forms of coordination that are difficult or impossible with traditional infrastructure.

Geolocation Mining

001

Contribute verified location proofs and earn $NEARBY rewards while helping expand the protocol's global footprint and geographic coverage.

Event Communities

002

Create location-aware communities around conferences, festivals, sports events and local gatherings with instant mesh-based communication.

Emergency Coordination

003

Maintain communication and value transfer during outages, disasters and infrastructure disruptions when traditional systems become unavailable.

Infrastructure

Built for Real-World Conditions

Designed to operate across connected and disconnected environments, combining privacy, resilience and usability into a unified coordination layer.

Architecture

Bidirectional

Secured by default

Context-aware

Mesh Networking

Communication without internet access

Bluetooth Low Energy

Local device-to-device connectivity

WiFi Direct

Peer-to-peer network communication

Base

Secure and scalable settlement

USDC

Offline digital dollar transfers

USDT

Stable offline value exchange

Architecture

Mesh Networking

Communication without internet access

Bluetooth Low Energy

Local device-to-device connectivity

WiFi Direct

Peer-to-peer network communication

Base

Secure and scalable settlement

USDC

Offline digital dollar transfers

USDT

Stable offline value exchange

Architecture

Mesh Networking

Communication without internet access

Bluetooth Low Energy

Local device-to-device connectivity

WiFi Direct

Peer-to-peer network communication

Base

Secure and scalable settlement

USDC

Offline digital dollar transfers

USDT

Stable offline value exchange

FAQ

Frequently asked
questions

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What is Nearby Protocol?

Nearby Protocol is a privacy-first infrastructure layer that combines verifiable geolocation, mesh networking and offline payments into a single system for real-world coordination.

How does Proof of Location work?

Nearby uses zero-knowledge proofs and device attestation to verify physical presence without revealing a user's exact location.

Does Nearby work without internet access?

Yes. Nearby Mesh and OfflinePay are designed to operate in disconnected environments and synchronize once connectivity is restored.

What is Geolocation Mining?

Users can run GeoNodes and earn $NEARBY by periodically generating verified location proofs that contribute to the network's global coverage.

Which assets are supported by OfflinePay?

OfflinePay currently supports USDC and USDT, enabling offline stablecoin transfers with settlement on Base.

What is $NEARBY used for?

$NEARBY powers network incentives, node upgrades, proof generation rewards, witness rewards and ecosystem participation.

What is Nearby Protocol?

Nearby Protocol is a privacy-first infrastructure layer that combines verifiable geolocation, mesh networking and offline payments into a single system for real-world coordination.

How does Proof of Location work?

Nearby uses zero-knowledge proofs and device attestation to verify physical presence without revealing a user's exact location.

Does Nearby work without internet access?

Yes. Nearby Mesh and OfflinePay are designed to operate in disconnected environments and synchronize once connectivity is restored.

What is Geolocation Mining?

Users can run GeoNodes and earn $NEARBY by periodically generating verified location proofs that contribute to the network's global coverage.

Which assets are supported by OfflinePay?

OfflinePay currently supports USDC and USDT, enabling offline stablecoin transfers with settlement on Base.

What is $NEARBY used for?

$NEARBY powers network incentives, node upgrades, proof generation rewards, witness rewards and ecosystem participation.