Astar Network supports both Ethereum and WebAssembly virtual machines, enabling multichain smart contracts and connecting Polkadot to Ethereum, Cosmos, and all major ecosystems.
The most advanced smart contract platform supporting multiple virtual machines and cross-chain interoperability
Support for both EVM and WebAssembly, allowing developers to choose the best environment for their dApps.
Connect to any blockchain in the Polkadot ecosystem and beyond through XCM protocol.
Innovative staking mechanism that rewards both developers and stakers for ecosystem participation.
Substrate-based architecture providing fast finality and high transaction throughput.
Benefit from Polkadot's shared security model while maintaining sovereignty.
Strong presence in Japan with enterprise partnerships and regulatory compliance focus.
Build with the tools you love using Ethereum or WebAssembly environments
Fully compatible with Ethereum tooling and smart contracts
Next-generation smart contracts with superior performance
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Introduction to Astar Network's technology and vision for multichain smart contracts.
Technical tutorial on developing decentralized applications using both virtual machines.
Learn how dApp staking works and how it benefits both developers and token holders.
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Astar Network is a scalable, interoperable blockchain built on Substrate that supports both Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and WebAssembly (WASM) smart contracts. It serves as a multichain smart contract platform that connects Polkadot to other ecosystems like Ethereum, Cosmos, and more through cross-consensus messaging (XCM).
EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) allows developers to deploy Solidity smart contracts using familiar Ethereum tooling. WASM (WebAssembly) is a next-generation virtual machine that supports multiple programming languages like Rust and offers better performance, lower fees, and more advanced features. Astar supports both, giving developers flexibility.
dApp staking is an innovative mechanism where ASTR token holders can stake their tokens to support dApps on the network. Developers receive staking rewards that fund their projects, while stakers earn passive income. This creates a sustainable ecosystem where both developers and community members are incentivized to participate.
Astar uses Polkadot's Cross-Consensus Messaging (XCM) to communicate with other parachains in the Polkadot ecosystem. For external chains like Ethereum, Astar utilizes bridges and will leverage Polkadot's upcoming interoperability features. This enables seamless transfer of assets and data across multiple blockchain networks.
Astar has strong roots in Japan and maintains close relationships with Japanese enterprises, regulators, and developers. Japan represents a significant market for blockchain adoption with progressive regulations and major corporations exploring Web3 solutions. Astar's focus on Japan helps bridge traditional businesses with blockchain technology.