NEAR Protocol: launches Confidential Intents in Infinex - 18 Jul 2026

NEAR Protocol says Confidential Intents is now live through the Infinex integration, powering Infinex Confidential for deposits from any chain, confidential account balances, private swaps, and withdrawals to any destination.The release turns a planned feature into a working product. In practical terms, it gives NEAR a live confidentiality tool inside a user-facing DeFi flow rather than a roadmap claim, with private cross-chain deposits, swaps, and withdrawals available through Infinex.That can strengthen NEAR's utility for users who want privacy in routine asset movement across chains. The main constraint is usage: launch availability does not show how widely Infinex users will adopt it, so any longer-term differentiation depends on whether this capability becomes a regular part of activity rather than a niche option.Confidential execution is now part of the Infinex experience. has integrated Confidential Intents to power Infinex Confidential.Deposit any asset from any chain, hold it in a confidential account, swap privately, withdraw anywhere, all on Infinex, powered by NEAR.