$NEAR just nudged up 3% after a $240K short liquidation burst, proving that even a modest squeeze can keep the price climbing. The move shows liquidity is still flowing, but the underlying tech remains unproven for large‑scale dApps. While the short‑term rally feels comforting, the real risk is that the community’s reliance on speculation could mask a lack of developer adoption. Does the short‑term volatility translate into long‑term growth, or is it just a temporary bubble? DYOR.