While Astar zkEVM already reached ~2.2M tx after 2 months launched, Astar newest L2 Eth, despite a bit buggy when it was launched, now is running real smooth and it's ecosystem is growing steadily, with the avg gas fee is around 0.01 USD / tx ($ETH ~3k USD). Here are latest curated updates regarding Astar Network:
Yoki Origins, Astar zkEVM launch campaign, will end on May 31st,2024. $ASTR will be airdropped to eligible participant.ON1 Force, a reputable NFT collection, is set to launch on Astar zkEVM on May 23rd, 2024. Be ready for a minting clash. Team SoNoisy is also deployinhg their Sony-related NFT collection on Astar zkEVMThere are possible airdrops on VeryLongSwap (VLS), new emerging DeFi AMM on Astar zkEVM, just stake ASTR, Earn VLS Points, & Unlock Rewards.Neurolaunche, a reputable GameFi/AI project on Astar, is helding an airdrop for those who staked their ASTR with them on Astar Portal. And also hosting their first token sale.Astar 3.0 will be announced in very short time, also this will explained the relationship between Startale and Sony, related to Sony blockchain launching by Q4 2024.Staking ASTR on Astar zkEVM using Omni LS is currently on maintenance, user who has vASTR can swap to ASTR on Quickswap.On Astar L1 Native, there's an airdrop of PINK token and DED token for active ASTR staker and DOT staker.Astar fully On-Chain Governance, which will be launched very soon, will accomplished it's primary objectives becoming mature and full decentralized, permisionless and community driven blockchain.
#Astarnetwork #astar #L2

Astar Foundation Founder, Sota Watanabe recently attended the Web3 Festival 2023 Hong Kong to present theWeb3 Japan market to the world. He introduced the audience to the country’s growing industry and the opportunities it holds for startups, investors, and entrepreneurs worldwide

Astar Japan is an organization that gathers Web3 startups and companies to work towards the development of blockchain technology. It is a dynamic force that drives the growth of Japanese businesses and services by conducting extensive research and development, curating in-depth knowledge, and fostering strategic collaborations with exciting and established companies

Read more. https://nftstudio24.com/astars-sota-watanabe-introduces-japan-market-at-web3-festival-hk/

#crypto2023 #Web3 #astar #nftstudio24

In the following summary, let's take a look at the growth journey and tech developments of Astar Network $ASTR at the beginning of November 2023. This article is the first article to be written on a monthly basis and only published on Binance Square.
Astar collaborates with Biconomy, by integrating the Biconomy SDK. Biconomy SDK is an all-in-one toolkit for building applications (dApps) with ERC4337 account abstractions and smart accounts. With this collaboration, it will be easy for dApps builders to implement Account Abstraction. Currently available on Astar Native VM (Substrate) and Astar EVMThe Account Abstraction feature will also be available in the upcoming L2 Astar zkEVM chain. By utilizing social login, account recovery and so on, it will be easier for users to onboard into the Astar ecosystemThe first offline meetup in Japan was held by the Astar Network Japan community at the end of last week at Golden Egg, Tokyo, Japan. This large meeting was held for the first time and coincided with the presence of Maarten Henskens, Head of Astar Foundation and Luiz Ramirez, Lead Community GrowthHaneda Airport collaborates with Astar Network, where travelers can collect digital stamps across 17 stores at Haneda Airport, Haneda Innovation City, and Ota Ward. This partnership is supported by Sushi Top NFT, as one of the major NFT projects on the Astar NetworkAs an initial step to develop growth in the South Korean market. Astar Network announces collaboration with Factomind. This collaboration is believed to be able to increase the positive growth of Astar Network, especially in South Korea in early 2024As a step to get closer to users and the community, Astar held the Astar Idea Matsuri. An ideathon with rewards where anyone can present their wild ideas complete with a draft plan, without the need for an MVP (Minimum Viable Product), which means without having to code.From October 2023 to early November 2023, the testnet of Astar zKEVM (Astar zKatana) has achieved high traffic spikes. This traffic spike comes from various dApp builders who want to launch their dApps on Astar zKEVM, various tests carried out internally by the Astar Foundation along with its infrastructure partners and also from users who are taking advantage of this momentum to hope for retroactive rewards (which no official announcement until now).
Those are all the activities that occurred on Astar Network at the beginning of this month. With the speed and aggressiveness of the Astar Network team and with its big partnerships with several giant enterprises, we will see how lively the chain will be, especially on Astar zKEVM which is highly anticipated.

Boom! Astar Network (ASTR) just rocketed 25%, leaving investors breathless and wondering – is this the future of smart contracts, or just a fleeting firework in the crypto sky? Buckle up, because we're diving deep into Astar's recent CEX listings, the hype-inducing 2kEVM on the horizon, and whether this is a bullish harbinger for 2024.First things first: what's Astar Network? Imagine, if you will, a blockchain playground on Polkadot, teeming with developers. That's Astar. It boasts some serious bragging rights:EVM and Substrate interoperability: Ethereum devs feel right at home here, seamlessly deploying their creations thanks to EVM compatibility. And for the adventurous souls, Substrate unlocks boundless customization.Sharding superpower: Remember traffic jams on congested blockchains? Astar is like a multi-lane highway, zipping transactions through with sharded validators for breakneck speed.DApp wonderland: From DeFi protocols to NFTs, Astar's ecosystem is blossoming. Think Acala for stablecoins, or Shiden for a developer's testing ground.So, what triggered this recent 25% spike? Two factors, my friends:CEX listings: Binance and Coinbase, crypto royalty, just welcomed Astar with open arms. Increased accessibility breeds more buyers, more demand, and – you guessed it – price appreciation.The 2kEVM roar: Astar's got a secret weapon under development – the 2kEVM. Imagine Ethereum, but 2,000 times faster! This game-changer promises near-instant transactions and near-zero fees. Early birds are already flocking to the party, anticipating a 2024 launch.But hold your horses, cowboys. Let's not lasso the moon just yet. The crypto landscape is notoriously fickle. While CEX listings and the 2kEVM are undeniably bullish catalysts, several clouds could dim Astar's sunshine:Competition is fierce: Ethereum ain't going anywhere, and Solana, Avalanche – they're all vying for smart contract dominance. Astar needs to stay ahead of the curve.Execution is key: The 2kEVM is still in development, and any delays or hiccups could spook investors.Market volatility: We all know crypto's a rollercoaster. Even with great fundamentals, Astar won't be immune to broader market swings.So, can Astar's momentum hold in 2024? That's the million-dollar question. My crystal ball is in the shop, but here's my two cents: the fundamentals are strong, the hype is real, and the CEX listings are a shot in the arm. If Astar delivers on its 2kEVM promise, it could be a force to be reckoned with. But remember, crypto is a wild ride, so buckle up and keep your eyes on the prize.#astar #BinanceTournament

Happy New Year 2024! $ASTR prices experienced a significant and fantastic increase during December, before a correction occurred in early January 2024. In December, the Astar team also worked hard on one of the most important upgrades to the Astar Network before launching Astar zkEVM in February, namely dApp Staking v3. Currently dApp Staking v3 is in the final audit and UI polishing so that users can be comfortable when using the Astar portal. dApp Staking v3 marked the final phase for Tokenomic 2.0. What's changed? Let's take a look.

Voting and Staking Mechanism:
For Stakers, the minimum requirement to stake is 500 ASTR and the token unstaking time is ~10 ERAs (10 Days). In 1 Periode (~3 months) There are 2 SubPeriodes : Voting phase and BuildAndEarn phase.Voting phase is ~10 DaysBuildAndEarn phase are ~81 daysDuring the Voting phase, stakers didn't received any staking rewards, and their token were locked. The same happened with the dApps / Projects, they don't earn any staking rewards either.During the Voting phase, if a staker put 1000 ASTR and didn't reduced his/her stake below that number until the 1 Periode end (after 3 months) then he/she are eligible for bonus reward. During the Voting phase, a staker can move to whichever projects that he/she wants.During Voting and BuildAndEarn phases, stakers can add or unstake their tokens and claiming their rewards any time they want.Users who didn't stake their token on Voting phase, didn't eligible for rewards.There's a limit of how many days you can claim your staking reward. Be advised to claim your rewards each week, otherwise it will be expired by the end of the periode.Every new periode start all dApps stakes will be reset.By staking means all staker's ASTR never leave their wallet. They are just locked and can't be transferred.
dApp/Project Tiers:
Now there are 4 tiers for the dApp. Each has limited slots.Different with previous dApp Staking v2, in v3 all dApps got reward depending on their tier.If a dApp/project has a lot ASTR delegated to them, their chances to land on the highest tier is big.There is possibility of another reward from a dApp or project if a staker staked their ASTR with them, kindly DYOR before you delegate your $ASTR with them.If there are empty slots in a tier, all reward for that slot will be burned.

Tokenomic 2.0:
Staker's APY still ~10%There's no max supply, but now ASTR has less inflation, reduced from ~10% to ~5.8%All $ETH revenue on Astar zkEVM will be use to buyback ASTR and burn (both actions using third party)ASTR gas fee on Astar Native VM (the one using Substrate wallet) now equals with Astar EVM with all tips to Collator (Tx validator on Polkadot eco terms), and the rest is burned.In the case if the traffic txs on Astar is very high, the actual number of inflation can be extremely lower than ~5.8% because of the massive burn mechanism.
#Astarnetwork #astar

Last month during Astar Network $ASTR Community Call, Astar's founder Sota Watanabe was announcing that Astar going to expand its B2B penetration in Korea. It may seem like it doesn't mean anything to crypto enthusiasts who generally always look at price movements and hype alone, but this step is a long-term plan for the development of the Astar Network from a global perspective, especially Asia. Astar has established an outstanding B2B record with traditional institutional entities, and has proven to be a huge success in Japan. B2B collaboration was announced first with NTT Docomo, then Toyota Global, followed by Sony Network, and also others such as Calbee, Mazda or Mitsubishi Estate. Even though the majority of this collaboration is more experimental, this is quite an eye-opener for stakeholders from these institutions. Until finally Sony Network announced that it would build their own blockchain in collaboration with Startale, a for-profit company for the development of the Astar Network, and the Astar Foundation itself.

The first step in market expansion in Korea is to become a member of the Busan Blockchain Alliance. This membership was announced during Blockhain Week in Busan 2023 (BWB 23). Rhee Sanghyun, one of the Business Development team from Astar Network, introduced Astar in front of the visitors who incidentally were executives from giant industries in Korea and of course crypto enthusiasts. This positive step was warmly welcomed by Astar holders, who believe that blockchain should be used more for various utilities, not just trading, staking and NFT collection.

Also in the next week, the presence of Sota Watanabe, Astar Founder / Startale CEO and Marteen Henskens, Head of Astar Foundation, where they will carry out various activities to introduce the Astar Network, especially to industrial giants in Korea. As we know, the same as its neighbor Japan, Korea also has globalized industries such as Samsung, LG or Hyundai. Even though if there is a partnership it will not be announced openly because it is an NDA, it cannot be denied that this will happen, just when Astar collaborated with Toyota Global at the hackaton contest earlier this year.

With the recovery of crypto market conditions globally, and the increasing value of Bitcoin in the market and the return of both retail and institutional investors. So it cannot be denied that the world needs the presence of Web3.0. Web3.0 infrastructure cannot be denied is the best upgrade that must be quickly implemented to welcome the future. And of course Astar will try its best in the global market, and Asia is just the beginning.