According to Foresight News, Astar Network, a Polkadot ecosystem smart contract platform, has partnered with Polygon Labs to launch the Ethereum Layer 2 network Astar zkEVM. Astar Network aims to expand its cross-chain capabilities and become a gateway connecting the Ethereum and Polkadot ecosystems with the introduction of Astar zkEVM.
The Astar zkEVM testnet is scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of this year, with sETH serving as the gas token on the testnet.
