Updates, product notes, ecosystem stories, and announcements from Astar.
Astar Network Group and KDDI sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a partnership in the Web3 domain.
On October 24, 2023, Stake Technologies Pte. Ltd. (Headquartered in Singapore, Representative: Shun Ishikawa, hereinafter referred to as "Astar Network") and...
We’re excited to announce that our Astar zkEVM testnet is now live. In line with our Japanese roots, it’s called zKatana, which references swords with a curv...
Polkadot is on the brink of a significant event that will reshape its ecosystem. The upcoming Polkadot Crowdloan is set to unlock a staggering amount of over...
Sometimes, it’s hard for an international audience to understand what initiatives are happening in Japan and their significance. This blog post provides a gl...
All you need to know about optimistic & zk Rollups
Rollups have become the primary way for teams to increase the throughput of Ethereum. Or it'd be more accurate to say, increase its ability to handle transac...
Japan Web3 Roundup: Capital Alliances, DIDs, and regional NFTs
Monex Securities and NTT Docomo Capital alliance Monex Securities, the parent company of the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck, has announced a capi...
Kumamoto Prefecture Enters The Metaverse To Boost a Local Tradition Of Shochu Production
The Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto is collaborating with Mizuho Bank, Cosmize, Startale Labs Japan, and Blue Lab to tap into Astar's web3 technology to teac...
Astar Network Leverages Gelato to Provide Infrastructure Services for Astar zkEVM
We are excited to share the news that Astar zkEVM is now being powered by Gelato’s zkRollup as a Service (zkRaaS)! Astar Network aims to simplify the way ent...
How the ASTR Token Brings Utility and Value to the Astar Ecosystem
ASTR is the native token driving Astar Network, having ultimate utility by serving various functions such as staking rewards, gas, and grants. Additionally,...