According to TechFlow, the NEAR Foundation has partnered with D3 to apply for the ".near" top-level domain (TLD) to integrate D3's digital identity into the NEAR ecosystem. The move aims to expand the functionality of NEAR accounts, allowing users to use a single domain name for a website, email or wallet address, and provide verification credentials. The collaboration aims to promote mainstream adoption of open networks, emphasizing the importance of interoperability.