What is the Astar zkEVM?
The Astar zkEVM is a Polygon-powered EVM that integrates seamlessly with Ethereum-based smart contracts, developer tools and wallets.
It is the latest innovation from the Astar Network, which aims to drive global web3 adoption with simple, easy-to-use solutions that serve as a gateway to gaming, entertainment and business brands using and benefiting from blockchain technology.
A variety of Web3 projects and service providers are already using the Astar zkEVM, including industry-leading Polygon DEX Quickswap, NFT marketplace Rarible, and interoperability protocol LayerZero, and a number of leading Japanese enterprises will soon adopt the Astar zkEVM as well.
What is Yoki Origins?
The late February launch of the Astar zkEVM will coincide with the release of Astar Network’s ‘Yoki Origins’ NFT project.
Inspired by the ‘yokai’ spirits of Japanese folklore, users can collect Yokis from ‘Yo-Ports’ – interactive capsule machines supported by over 40 web3 projects, makers and brands on the Astar zkEVM – and further upgrade them with designs from popular artists, companies and more.
The Yoki Origins project supports social media account logins and traditional card payments, allowing people without Web3 knowledge to participate.
Maarten Henskens, head of Astar Network, said they are “proud to be an early pioneer in using Polygon’s zero-knowledge technology,” and that the team is excited to use the Astar zkEVM to “build a bridge between Japan and the broader web3 ecosystem, with projects from top Japanese companies, famous IPs and prominent industries to be unveiled soon.”
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