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.

Astar Foundation, the developer group behind the multi-chain smart contract platform Astar Network, has announced a strategic partnership with NTT Digital. NTT Digital, established by the Japanese mobile operator NTT DoCoMo, is a Web3 platform created to provide services to businesses and individuals interested in building on the Web3 ecosystem, with a focus on offering security and accessibility. This partnership aims to promote Web3 adoption and advance the adoption of Web3 through education programs for talents aspiring to build careers in the industry.

Education Programs and Talent Development:

The collaboration between Astar Foundation and NTT Digital encompasses various initiatives to encourage Web3 adoption. The partners plan to motivate individuals to embrace the potential of Web3 through talent development programs and education initiatives. These programs aim to provide expertise in Web3 applications and trigger Web3 adoption in a manner where the partnership's involvement can be instrumental in developing innovative products.

Technical Infrastructure and Security:

Astar Foundation and NTT Digital will collaborate to create a conducive environment through technical infrastructure. These efforts will include technical infrastructure improvements that focus on areas such as cybersecurity and fraud prevention. The expertise of Astar Foundation in blockchain applications is believed to play a significant role in the partnership's efforts to develop innovative products that can promote Web3 adoption.

Statements from Sota Watanabe:

Sota Watanabe, the founder of Astar Foundation, expressed excitement about this partnership in his statement. Watanabe said, "We are thrilled to partner with NTT Digital, which brings decades of experience in building technological infrastructure. Together, we will enable a more inclusive, decentralized future by encouraging individuals and businesses to embrace the potential of Web3." #AstarFoundation

Past Collaboration and Objectives:

NTT DoCoMo and Astar began their collaboration last year, with NTT DoCoMo pledging a $4 billion donation to accelerate Web3 development in Japan. The company plans to utilize its subsidiary, NTT Digital, to achieve this goal. Astar Network and Sony Network Communications previously announced a Web3 incubation program that ran from March to June earlier this year.

In Summary:

The strategic partnership between Astar Foundation and NTT Digital aims to promote Web3 adoption and support individuals with skills in the Web3 domain. While encouraging individuals to embrace the potential of Web3 through education programs and talent development initiatives, the partnership also aims to provide security and accessibility through technical infrastructure improvements. This initiative highlights the importance of Astar Network's expertise in blockchain applications as a significant factor in the partnership's efforts to develop innovative products that can trigger Web3 adoption. #ASTR #ASTAR #NTT #Partnership