Aurora-near is a project that aims to provide an open-source and decentralized platform for building applications and tools for the Aurora blockchain ecosystem. It allows developers to create and deploy smart contracts, decentralized applications (dApps), and other tools on the Aurora network. The project leverages the Near Protocol's technology to enable faster transaction processing and lower fees compared to other blockchain platforms. Overall, Aurora-near aims to support the growth of the Aurora ecosystem by providing a user-friendly and accessible development environment for blockchain applications.