#NERO NERO Chain is set to launch in mid-2025, and the development of its native Token NERO currently shows the following characteristics:

- Trading pair launch and airdrop event: Gate will launch the NERO/USDT trading pair on July 24, 2025, while simultaneously initiating the 273rd phase of the HODLer Airdrop event, with a total airdrop amount of 5,000,000 NERO.
- Price volatility: After its launch on July 28, 2025, NERO experienced significant price fluctuations. Initially, the price fell below $0.01 and briefly surged above $0.02, before gradually stabilizing.
- Market potential under focus: NERO is regarded as the next heavyweight Layer-1 potential competitor due to its unique architecture and strong industry support. Its innovative features such as supporting gas payments for any Token and dApps revenue sharing have attracted market attention.
- The testnet performed well: NERO launched its testnet in early 2024, which has implemented most core functionalities, including native account abstraction, a new Gas fee model, and a modular architecture. According to preliminary testing data from the official source, the NERO testnet has achieved a transaction processing speed of thousands of transactions per second (TPS), far exceeding existing mainstream public chains, while the transaction confirmation time has also been significantly reduced.
- In the process of ecosystem construction: Currently, the NERO Chain network is online and has integrated external tools such as hardware wallets. The team actively communicates through continuous updates and industry activities, striving to build an ecosystem where applications and blockchain coexist. However, the ecosystem is still under development and improvement, and its future success depends on the participation of developers, the quality of decentralized applications, and user growth.