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Unlocking Opportunities with ASTR in the Soneium dApp ecosystem

With the successful launch of Soneium's mainnet, the Soneium ecosystem is now flourishing, offering a wealth of opportunities to engage with decentralized applications (dApps) and there has never been a better time to get your ASTR onchain and fully integrated into the platform.

As the community token, ASTR is at the heart of the Soneium experience, enabling users to interact with a vast network of dApps. Whether you're into DeFi, NFTs, gaming, or financial services, ASTR offers real, tangible value across an expanding list of projects. By bridging your ASTR assets to Soneium now, you can take full advantage of the ecosystem’s growing opportunities, earning rewards and unlocking new ways to interact with decentralized finance, gaming, and much more.

Let’s explore a few standout projects in the ecosystem and how they’re leveraging ASTR to drive innovation.


Synstation

Synstation is a decentralized platform that leverages ASTR tokens to enhance its financial ecosystem. Users can stake ASTR as collateral to mint Synstation's stablecoin, GM, facilitating seamless transactions within the platform. This integration not only provides stability through the GM stablecoin but also incentivizes users to participate actively in the ecosystem by staking their ASTR tokens.

Derby Race

Derby Race is a Real-Time Pick-to-Earn Horse Racing Game for everyone, initially playable on Telegram. They're evolving the massive 'tap-to-earn' market into tactical 'pick-to-earn' gameplay with deeper engagement and sustainable tokenomics. ASTR will be used for the purchase of the Lootbox, an item that is crucial for you to advance in the game.

WaveX

WaveX is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform specializing in perpetual trading. By supporting ASTR as collateral, WaveX allows users to leverage their ASTR holdings to engage in perpetual trading with high flexibility. This integration empowers traders to maximize their positions while maintaining liquidity, showcasing ASTR’s critical role in enabling advanced trading strategies within the DeFi ecosystem.

Sonova

Sonova is the native marketplace of the Soneium ecosystem, offering a seamless platform for trading digital assets. Initially supporting Astar zkEVM, Sonova now fully integrates with the Soneium mainnet, enabling transactions across multiple choices of currency, including ASTR. This provides ASTR holders with the opportunity to use their tokens for a variety of activities offered by the marketplace, including the purchase of NFTs exclusively using ASTR. This evolution highlights Sonova's role as one of the cornerstones of the Soneium ecosystem, fostering the utility and adoption of ASTR in a dynamic marketplace environment.


How ASTR Powers the Soneium Ecosystem

DeFi and Financial Services
  • Untitled Bank: ASTR can be used for collateralization and borrowing, including leveraging ASTR liquid staking tokens (LSTs).
  • Velodrome: Velodrome supports ASTR swaps and liquidity pools, making ASTR a crucial part of the platform’s trading ecosystem.
  • Quickswap: ASTR is integral to swaps and liquidity pools, offering users seamless access to the decentralized exchange.
  • SoneX: ASTR facilitates swaps and liquidity pools, expanding its use within the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape.
  • Kyo Finance: The platform supports ASTR swaps and liquidity pools (LPs) for trading and staking opportunities.
  • SoneFi: ASTR swaps and liquidity pools (LPs) are available for users to leverage their tokens.
  • Sonus: The platform provides support for ASTR swaps and liquidity pools (LPs), ensuring robust trading options.
  • Sake Finance: Support for ASTR and ASTR LST collateralization allows for borrowing and lending within Sake Finance. ASTR can be used as collateral to mint SONE, Sake Finance’s decentralized overcollateralized stablecoin.
  • Avalon Labs: The platform lists ASTR as one of its available markets for trading.
  • SuperVol: ASTR options trading is enabled, allowing for strategic financial management.
  • Macaron Finance: ASTR and ASTR LSTs are supported for collateralization, broadening DeFi use cases.
  • Stargate: ASTR bridging is supported, enabling seamless token transfers across networks.
  • Stakestone: While ASTR is not directly supported, the platform provides points and rewards for user engagement.
Consumer and Gaming
  • Yay!: Users can utilize ASTR for pre-deposit and deposit vaults.
  • Unemeta: Players purchase various onchain items with ASTR and use ASTR for the quests they offer, deepening engagement within their platform.
  • Legends of Venari: ASTR is used to purchase in-game skins, enhancing customization options.
  • ARCAS: ASTR is used for purchasing skins and supporting skillstaking, where the best players receive endorsements.
  • Overtrip: ASTR acts as one of the tokens included in battle royale prize pools.
  • Mithraeum: ASTR is used to set up an initial reward pool for gameplay incentives.
  • Elfin: ASTR will be used for the purchase of battle chips that’s needed to play the PvP battle.
  • Modd.io: ASTR supports in-game sales of skins and items, as well as entry fees for competitions, where winners claim prize pools funded by ASTR.
  • Metadomo: ASTR is used as rewards for users in the app.
  • Tiltplay: Use ASTR tokens for exclusive discounted in-app purchases and compete weekly to win exciting ASTR rewards.
  • Treasure Hunt: Use ASTR for purchases of in-game items within the game, with a potential boost of points users can receive.
  • Arkada: ASTR will be utilized as rewards for quests in this reputation-based quest platform.
  • Rektech: Entry fees for certain features or competitions are paid using ASTR.
  • Evermoon: ASTR is utilized to tip AI agents, further expanding its utility across decentralized networks.
Marketplaces and NFTs
  • Biru: ASTR is used as rewards for users in the Biru platform.
  • Posse Studios: ASTR is utilized as a currency in their NFT marketplace.

Why Bridge Your ASTR?

The Soneium mainnet has set the stage for a transformative decentralized experience, driven by the robust utilities of ASTR. ASTR holders have a tangible opportunity to put their assets to work, now more than ever.

Bridging your ASTR to Soneium is more than just a transaction — it’s the key to unlocking a vibrant, utility-driven ecosystem where every token serves a purpose. Whether it’s staking ASTR for rewards, using it as collateral for DeFi activities, or accessing exclusive in-game features and NFTs, the ecosystem offers diverse ways to maximize the value of your holdings. The journey has just begun — unlock the full potential of your ASTR and start building your presence in the Soneium ecosystem today.

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Astar Network Team

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