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DeStore Highlights Success with Astar(ASTR) dApp Staking Program
DeStore shares insights on Astar's dApp staking program and the future of tokenized assets.
Astar (ASTR) Network Releases Comprehensive dApp Staking v3 User Guide
Astar Network unveils detailed guide for dApp Staking v3, covering staking, rewards, and token management.
Astar Network and Startale Announce Strategic Merger for Web3 Growth
Astar Network and Startale announce a strategic merger, initiating a two-phase strategy to leverage combined strengths for innovation and growth in the web3 ecosystem.
Astar Network Emerges as Preferred Blockchain for Global Enterprises
Astar Network, through its Yoki Origins campaign, showcases its robust ecosystem by onboarding numerous projects and achieving significant milestones.
Astar Network Burns 5% of Genesis Allocation, Enhancing Tokenomics
Astar Network burns 350 million ASTR tokens, optimizing tokenomics and enhancing staking rewards.
Binance Introduces Astar (ASTR) on Simple Earn Locked Products
Binance announces the addition of Astar (ASTR) on Simple Earn Locked Products, offering up to 19.9% APR rewards during the promotion period.
Astar Network (ASTR) and Binance Introduce Innovative Staking Mechanism
Astar Network partners with Binance to launch a unique staking mechanism, enhancing rewards for the Astar Community Treasury.
Astar Network Unveils Next Steps for Yoki Rewards Program
Astar Network has disclosed the future steps for its Yoki Rewards program, aimed at enhancing user engagement and platform growth.
Astar Network Completes 350 Million ASTR Token Burn
Astar Network successfully burns 350 million ASTR tokens, marking a significant milestone in optimizing the network’s tokenomics and enhancing sustainability.
Astar Network to Integrate Chainlink CCIP for Enhanced Cross-Chain Interoperability
Astar Network is set to integrate Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, enabling secure and efficient cross-chain applications for Web3 developers.
Astar Network Unveils Evolution Phase 1 with Soneium Transition
Astar Network announces Phase 1 of its evolution, transitioning Astar zkEVM to Soneium L2, a collaboration with Sony Group and Startale.
Polkadot Developer Parity Technologies Reportedly Cuts Over 300 Staff This Week
Parity Technologies lays off over 300 employees amidst a strategic shift towards community-driven operations. The move comes as Polkadot faces ecosystem challenges, including a large upcoming supply event and a seeming lack of demand in parachain auctions. Community members have expressed mixed reactions, and concerns are rising on Polkadot's ability to maintain its market valuation in the medium term.
Astar Network Partners With Shibuya to Support Tokyo Ward’s Web3 Strategy
Blockchain innovation hub Astar Network has partnered with Shibuya, the Tokyo ward famed for its commerce and finance. The agreement will see Astar support Shibuya’s new web3 initiative and host events that support this strategy.
Astar Network To Launch Smart Contracts 2.0 on the Mainnet on April 6th
Astar Network, a smart contracts platform for multichain, is thrilled to announce that it will launch Smart Contracts 2.0 – the WebAssembly (WASM) smart contracts that extend the Web3 functionality of EVM – on the mainnet at 14:00 UTC on Thursday, April 06th. With this technical update, Astar Network will support both Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and WASM VM smart contracts on the mainnet.
Astar, Kabocha Lead in Polkadot and Kusama Auctions
Bill Laboon at Web3 Foundation highlights ongoing parachain lease auctions for Polkadot and Kusama networks, highlighting Astar's strong position and Kabocha's maintaining lead. He also discusses educational opportunities and grant programs.
Astar Network (ASTR) Announces Tokenomics 2.0 with Enhanced Burning Mechanism
Astar Network, a leading blockchain platform in Japan, has unveiled its Tokenomics 2.0 strategy, focusing on creating sustainable growth for its native token, ASTR.
Eureka Entertainment and Astar Network Collaborate for "CoinMusme" Blockchain Game Development
Eureka Entertainment and Stake Technologies are collaborating on the blockchain game "CoinMusme," which will introduce a new character, "Astar," and distribute 100 exclusive NFTs. The game also plans to collaborate with various cryptocurrencies and NFT projects.
Web3 Hackathon on Astar sponsored by Toyota Motor Corporation
Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan’s largest conglomerate with over 330,000 employees worldwide, is sponsoring its first ever global Web3 hackathon. It has chosen Astar Network, the smart contract platform for multichain, to make Web3 use cases for Toyota’s employees.
Fireblocks Integrates Astar Network, Boosting Secure DeFi Access for Institutions
Fireblocks has now incorporated Astar Network. With the new integration, over 650 banks and financial institutions can now tap into Astar's thriving DeFi ecosystem, as well as trade, swap, and lend digital assets on Astar via Fireblocks.
Web3 Development Platform Alchemy Adds Polkadot's Parachain Astar Network
Alchemy, a pioneer in the blockchain developer platform, announced that it will partner with Astar Network to accelerate Web3 development on Polkadot.
Astar Network Publishes Tokenomics 2.0: A New Approach to Inflation, Fees, and dApp Staking
Astar Network unveils Tokenomics 2.0, introducing dynamic inflation, aligned transaction fees, and enhanced dApp staking for sustainable growth.
Polkadot's Parachain Auctions Filling up With Astar Network Winning Third Slot
Astar Network has won the third parachain auction slot on the Polkadot Network.
Astar Network Named ‘Product of the Year’ At the JBA Annual Blockchain Award
Astar Network, the smart contract platform for multichain, has been awarded the Product of the Year at the 4th annual Blockchain Award by the Japan Blockchain Association. Astar Network’s founder and CEO Sota Watanabe bagged the Person of the Year award for the second consecutive year at the same event.
Astar Network Launches Second Iteration of Smart Contracts
Astar Network is launching the second iteration of its smart contracts that support both Ethereum Virtual Machine and WebAssembly Virtual Machine on its mainnet on April 6. The Astar team invited community members to a panel discussion led by its executives and Polkadot developers to discuss how WASM can be utilized.
Astaria Raises $8m in Seed Round to Improve NFT Lending Liquidity
While NFT lending has become a popular way of accessing more cash, most NFTs are illiquid. This is the problem that Astaria is trying to solve.
JR Kyushu Railway Company Launches NFTs on Astar Network To Boost Customer Engagement
The initiative will bring real-world utility to NFTs in Japan, enabling the railway operator to strengthen its customer relations
Polkadot Auction Winner Astar Network Secures $22M in Venture Capital Funding
Astar Network, a Polkadot parachain auction winner, has secured the sum of $22 million from venture capital and angel investors.