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Your First Search

Zero's search is different. It intelligently routes your query to the right data source—blockchain lookups, web search, AI conversations, or token prices—automatically. Just ask naturally.

The Search Bar

The search bar is the primary interface for everything in Zero. It accepts natural language queries and determines the best way to answer them using the Intents Classifier.

One Search Bar, Everything: You don't need to choose between "web search," "blockchain search," or "AI chat." Zero figures it out automatically based on your query.

Example 1: Token Price Lookup

Let's start simple. Type this into the search bar:

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What is the price of NEAR?

What Happens

  1. Zero's Intents Classifier detects this is a **token price query**
  2. Fetches real-time price data for NEAR token
  3. Displays current price in USD, 24h change, market cap, and volume
  4. Shows a mini price chart if available

You can also be more casual:

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NEAR price
How much is NEAR?
$NEAR
Price of NEAR token

All of these work. Zero understands variations and synonyms.

Example 2: Wallet Lookup

Want to see someone's wallet balance or portfolio? Just paste the address:

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alice.near

What You Get

  • NEAR token balance
  • All fungible token holdings with USD values
  • Total portfolio value
  • NFT collections owned
  • Recent transaction history

Works with both named accounts (alice.near) and implicit addresses (64-character hex).

Check Your Own Wallet: Type your own NEAR address to see your portfolio without connecting your wallet first. It's a quick way to monitor balances.

Example 3: Web Search

Zero also functions as a private web search engine. Try searching for current information:

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Mexican restaurants Philadelphia

What Happens

  1. Zero detects this is a web search query (not blockchain-specific)
  2. Searches the internet privately without tracking your IP or building a profile
  3. Returns relevant web results with snippets and links
  4. No ads, no tracking, no personalization bubbles

Web searches work for any topic, not just crypto:

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How to deploy Docker containers
Best practices for React hooks
Latest news about AI regulations

Example 4: AI Conversation

Ask Zero's AI to explain concepts, analyze data, or answer questions:

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Explain sharding in NEAR Protocol

What You Get

A comprehensive explanation drawing from:

  • NEAR's technical documentation (via NEAR Expert Mode)
  • General blockchain knowledge
  • Context about why sharding matters for scalability
  • Comparisons to other approaches if relevant

The AI maintains conversation context, so you can ask follow-ups:

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You: "Explain sharding in NEAR Protocol"
AI: [Explains Nightshade sharding...]

You: "How does that compare to Ethereum?"
AI: [Compares NEAR and Ethereum sharding approaches...]

You: "What are the tradeoffs?"
AI: [Discusses security, complexity, throughput tradeoffs...]

Example 5: Token Swap

Execute a token swap by asking Zero to swap for you:

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Swap 10 NEAR to USDC

What Happens

  1. Zero detects this is a swap request
  2. Determines the best route (Ref Finance for NEAR-USDC)
  3. Fetches a real-time quote with exchange rate and fees
  4. Displays minimum received amount after slippage
  5. Prepares the transaction for your approval
  6. You review and sign in your wallet
Review Before Signing: Always verify the swap details (amounts, fees, slippage) in your wallet before confirming the transaction.

Example 6: Transaction Lookup

View detailed information about a specific transaction:

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FkqMjCdYqEvR4xDXEvB8E81d9brCZAvwLKbizFiWqHmr

What You See

  • Transaction status (success/failure)
  • Block height and timestamp
  • Signer and receiver accounts
  • Gas used and costs
  • All actions in the transaction (transfers, function calls, etc.)
  • Logs and receipts

You can also ask the AI to explain it:

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Explain this transaction: FkqMjCdYqEvR4xDXEvB8E81d9brCZAvwLKbizFiWqHmr

Example 7: Sentiment Analysis (Aura Mode)

Check market sentiment and social signals with Aura Mode. First, activate Aura by clicking the brain toggle button, then ask:

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What's the sentiment around NEAR on Twitter?

What You Get

  • Overall sentiment score (bullish, neutral, bearish)
  • Social volume and discussion trends
  • Key topics and narratives
  • Influencer activity and mentions
  • Comparison to historical sentiment

You can also ask about broader market psychology:

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Show me the crypto Fear & Greed index
What's trending in crypto today?
Compare Bitcoin and Ethereum sentiment

Search Tips

Be Specific for Better Results

  • ❌ Vague: "Tell me about NEAR"
  • ✅ Specific: "What is NEAR's consensus mechanism?"

Use Natural Language

You don't need exact syntax. These all work:

text
Price of Ethereum
How much is ETH?
$ETH
What's Ethereum trading at?
ETH price

Understanding Results

Free Features (No Credits)

These features are completely free and don't consume credits:

  • Web Search: Private internet searches don't cost credits
  • Token Prices: Price lookups and market data are free
  • Blockchain Queries: Wallet lookups, transaction details, and NEAR Explorer features
  • Token Swaps: Getting swap quotes is free (only execution requires network fees)

AI Features (Credits)

Only AI interactions consume credits based on actual token usage:

  • AI Chat: Varies by complexity of your query and response length
  • Aura Mode: Costs 2x the normal token-based credit rate

Token Swaps (No Platform Fee)

Zero charges no platform fee for swaps. You only pay the network gas fees and protocol swap fees (e.g., Ref Finance's 0.3%).

When Searches Fail

No Results Found

If a web search returns no results, try:

  • Rephrasing your query with different keywords
  • Being more specific about what you're looking for
  • Checking for typos in addresses or transaction hashes

Wallet or Transaction Not Found

If a NEAR address or transaction lookup fails:

  • Verify the address or hash is correct (typos are common)
  • Ensure it's a NEAR mainnet address (not testnet)
  • Check if the transaction is very recent (may take a few seconds to index)

AI Doesn't Understand

If the AI gives an irrelevant or confused answer:

  • Rephrase your question more clearly
  • Break complex questions into smaller parts
  • Provide more context about what you're trying to learn

Privacy While Searching

Zero protects your privacy during searches:

  • No Query Logging: Your searches aren't stored on servers
  • IP Protection: Your IP address isn't linked to search queries
  • No Tracking: No cookies, fingerprinting, or behavioral profiling
  • Session-Only History: Search history exists only in your browser for the current session

When you click "Destroy" or close Zero, all search history is permanently deleted.

Next Steps

Now that you've run your first searches, explore Zero's features in depth:

  • Token Swaps: Learn how to execute swaps via Ref Finance and NEAR Intents
  • NEAR Explorer: Deep-dive into wallet and transaction analysis
  • AI Assistant: Leverage NEAR Expert Mode and Aura for advanced insights
  • Privacy: Understand Zero's privacy architecture