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# Introducing Aurora

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[#Aurora](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Aurora?src=hashtag_click) is a cross chain solution built on [#NEAR](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEAR?src=hashtag_click) Protocol. It's an Ethereum-compatible virtual platform where developers can easily launch their applications on the efficient and scalable infrastructure of NEAR Foundation!<img src="https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f680.svg" alt="🚀" data-size="line">

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