Liquid farming meets competition. ⚔️ Earn, stay liquid, and battle for ASTR rewards with Algem’s new Vault Battles! 🔋👉 Check out the post

🤝 Congrats Startale x SBI Holdings Huge milestone: Startale Group has teamed up with SBI Holdings, bridging traditional finance and blockchain through regulated tokenized assets. 🌐✨ This collaboration marks another step in bringing mainstream finance closer to web3. Astar will soon share how this vision extends into new onchain markets. 👀⚡️ 📖👉 Learn more 🔁 REPOST

🔋 Astar Just Leveled Up with Agile Coretime! Astar is successfully transitioning to Agile Coretime model. We're moving beyond the legacy parachain lease system to a flexible, demand-based model. 🌟 No more rigid slot commitments. Cost-efficient operations. Governance-led execution. Sustainable scaling. This governance and infrastructure milestone positions Astar to stay agile, scalable, and responsive to community needs. As Polkadot continues to evolve, we do as well. ⚡️ 📖👉 See our blog post here! 🔁 REPOST

🎤 Astar x Soneium side event Astar is returning to its roots in Japan as we team up with Soneium to co-host a WebX side event ✨ Mix & Mingle Community Network Event. 🗓 Aug 26 | 18:00-21:00 JST 🔥 Get your hands on exclusive Astar merch inspired by Japan’s unique local culture, only available here. Save your spot for free 👉

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📘 A Deep Dive into Astar’s Tokenomics Evolution! DeSpread Team just published a 🔥 report unpacking Astar’s tokenomics strategy, ecosystem flows, and future-proof design. 🧠 What’s Inside? 🔹 Fixed ASTR Supply & emission decay model 🔹 ASTR as native gas across layers 🔹 AFC to guide value flows 🔹 Sequencer revenue → ASTR buybacks? Plus insights on interoperability, modular security, and what’s next for Astar. 📖👉🏼 Read it here! 🔁 REPOST

🔌 Kyo Finance Now Live on Astar dApp Staking! Kyo Finance joins Astar dApp Staking! This marks a new level of alignment between Kyo and Astar Network, with rewards and liquidity working hand in hand. 🌟 🧠 What’s This About? 🔹 Stake ASTR to support Kyo 🔹 ASTR fuels swaps, liquidity, incentives, and AA gas fees 🔹 Rewards go to stakers and bribes for ASTR / LST liquidity 🗳👉 Start staking to Kyo now! 🔁 REPOST

⚡️ AltLayer Joins Astar dApp Staking! We’re excited to welcome AltLayer to the Astar dApp Staking program! Now, ASTR holders can stake to support real infrastructure, and earn while doing it. 💪 🚀 Why It Matters 🔹 Stake ASTR → Back MACH 🔹 Earn rewards for supporting critical infra 🔹 Strengthen the foundation for low-latency, scalable dApps ⛓️‍💥👉 Start staking to AltLayer 🔁 REPOST

🎙 ASTR x CCIP x Optimism: AMA This Thursday! ASTR is now the first token to integrate both CCIP and SuperchainERC20, and we’re breaking it all down live with the teams behind the magic. 🗓 Thursday, July 10th ⏰ 14:00 UTC 📺 Live on Astar X & YouTube ⏰👉 Set a reminder here!

🛠 Build & Earn Is Now LIVE! Voting for Period 005 is officially closed. 🗳✨ That means we’ve entered the Build&Earn sub period, where the real action begins. 💪 📌 What’s Happening Now? 🧱 Rewards are accruing based on where you staked 🧱 Builders are earning for shipping great products 🧱 You can still move your stake up to 2 times (just don’t go over your safe moves!) This is how we grow, together. Let’s keep the momentum going. Let’s build and earn. ⭐️ 🧾👉 Track rewards & manage your stake 🔁 REPOST

🗳 Last Reminder: Voting for Period 005 Is Still Open! We’re entering the final stretch of dApp Staking Voting for Period 005, but there’s still time to make your ASTR count. 🌟 Lock in your vote and earn base + bonus rewards while helping grow a stronger, more aligned ecosystem. 🌱 🧭 Ready to Explore? 📚👉🏼 Learn How to Stake 👉 Start Voting Now! 🔁 REPOST

⏰ Don’t Forget to Claim Your ACS Rewards! Rewards are waiting for you! Missed it? You still have time, but don’t wait too long! And once you’ve claimed 👇 🐟 Check out Neemo Finance for liquid staking. ⚙️ Stake your ASTR with Astake and earn up to 17%+ APR. 📚 Explore more in Astar Portal. 🔗👉 Claim now 🔁 REPOST

🎙 AMA: Pay Gas with ASTR on Soneium! ⭐️ Big news for web3 lovers: you can now pay gas fees with ASTR on Soneium, and we’re diving deep into what this means for users, devs, and builders! 👀 Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: ✦ Learn how Startale’s ERC-20 Paymaster works ✦ No more ETH! Pay gas with ASTR seamlessly ✦ Hear directly from Startale & Kyo Finance teams 📅 Join the AMA 🗓 June 24th | 11 AM UTC 🎤 Speakers from Startale Cloud Service and Kyo finance 🔁 REPOST

⭐️ Astar Governance Weekly Highlights A new week brings new proposals and discussions within the Astar ecosystem. That’s why governance serves as a central pillar for the steady and organic growth of our entire ecosystem. Don’t miss what happened this week and take part in the ongoing votes. 🔗👉 Check out this week’s report

🌟 Astar Governance Weekly Highlights Astar’s governance is one of the core pillars of the Astar Collective, driving innovation, development, and decentralization. 📤 Don’t miss the latest conversations, proposals, and projects featured in this week’s Astar Governance Weekly Highlights. 🔗👉 REPOST

🚨 Astar Governance Proposal Now Live – Vote Now 🚨 A key proposal to refine ASTR tokenomics & dApp Staking is now up for voting! These updates aim to optimize inflation, stabilize APR, and enhance long-term sustainability. 🗳 Vote Here Proposed Solutions 👇 🔵 Reduce BaseStakersPart from 25% → 10% to lower fixed rewards and overall inflation. 🔵 Increase AdjustableStakersPart from 40% → 55% to better align rewards with staking ratio, stabilizing APR near the 50% target. For full details on the proposed changes: 🔗 Discussion Link Your vote matters — make it count! ✅

📢 Big update for the Astar ecosystem 🌟 Startale is now using revenue from Soneium’s Layer 2 Sequencer to buy ASTR on the open market — a strategic move to reinforce Astar’s token economy with real, organic support. It’s a smart, long-term system: - Transaction fees fuel the sequencer - After covering costs, remaining revenue is used to buy ASTR - These purchases feed back into Astar’s growth This creates a sustainable loop where Soneium usage powers Astar’s strength. Startale and Astar have always prioritized ecosystem growth. Now, through Soneium, they’re locking in a system that supports builders and aligns incentives. More details here:

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Astar and Soneium — scaling together, backed by real-world activity.

ACS just levelled up! 🌟 The Soneium Creator Contest by SoneFi is live from April 1 to April 11! Daily and seasonal contests reward liquidity providers of top-performing memecoins with ACS tokens. - 0.5% of ACS supply goes directly to LPs. - Rankings are based on market cap (30%), price increase (20%), and volume (50%). Rewards: • Daily Winner: 37,500 ACS • Seasonal: Up to 120,000 ACS for 1st place Over 2.25M ACS in daily rewards and 450K+ for seasonal winners! Eligible memecoins must be launched via the SoneFi Meme Launchpad and live for 48+ hrs. 📖 Full details 🔗 Contest Page Let the contest begin!

ACS Season 3 is a wrap, and the campaign keeps leveling up! 🌟 From gaming and consumer apps to DeFi, ACS is not just growing — it’s driving real impact. Projects are scaling, ecosystems are expanding, and adoption is accelerating. Now, Season 4 begins. Let’s dive in. 🧵👇 The full performance report for ACS Season 3 is out. See how ACS gained momentum over the past season and get in-depth insights into how it's driving Soneium’s growth. 📊 Here is 📕Performance Report With Season 4 kicking off today at 1 PM UTC, asset multipliers have been adjusted for TVL-based allocations. USDC: 1.1x → 1.2x SolvBTC.JUP is now added with a 0.8x multiplier. Allocation breakdown for Consumer & Gaming applications in Season 4: Arkada - 1,519,653 Biru - 1,519,653 EverMoon - 1,446,482 Fractal Visions - 653,173 Mithraeum - 1,300,141 Posse Studios - 1,373,312 Sonova - 2,411,959 SuperVol - 452,070 SynStation - 1,300,141 Une - 2,338,789 2P2E - 452,070 The Metakraft - 232,558 Allocation breakdown for DeFi projects in Season 4: Kyo Finance - 1,250,000 Quickswap - 1,000,000 Sake Finance - 2,750,000 SoneFi - 500,000 desuSonex - 1,250,000 Sonus Exchange - 250,000 Untitled Bank - 2,750,000 Velodrome - 1,250,000 WaveX - 500,000 Shoutout to all the teams building in ACS and to the community for their continued support. Season 4 is here — time to scale adoption and push boundaries! 💪 Be a part of ACS today:

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ACS is evolving, bringing more ways to earn across DeFi, Consumer, and Gaming! 🌟 Join us for the third exclusive ACS Roundtable with Arkada, Evermoon, Mithraeum, Posse Studios, and waveX as they discuss: ▶️ How these projects are driving ACS adoption across different sectors ▶️ Unique earning opportunities in DeFi, Consumer, and Gaming ecosystems ▶️ The future of ACS incentives and Astar’s expanding landscape 📅 March 17 | 12 PM UTC 🔗 Watch here:

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Don’t miss it. More projects. More insights. More ways to earn! Got some questions? Drop it now on Discord Chat

ACS Season 1 is a wrap, and what a season it’s been. Teams expanded, ecosystems grew, and incentives drove real adoption across gaming, consumer apps, and DeFi. Now, Season 2 begins. Let’s dive in. The full performance report for ACS Season 1 is out. Check it out to see how ACS is driving ASTR adoption and get in-depth insights into how the campaign is aiding the overall growth of soneium. 📕 Forum Link With Season 2 starting today at 1 PM UTC, ACS allocations for participating teams have been adjusted. ACS allocations for Season 2 are determined based on: - Quantitative factors (primarily gas consumption) - Qualitative factors (ASTR utility, attracting real users, marketing impact, and more) ACS allocation breakdown for Consumer and Gaming applications in Season 2: Arkada - 1,063,876 Biru - 887,405 Derby Race - 271,702 Evermoon - 448,173 Fractal Visions - 799,170 Mithraeum - 2,900,317 Posse Studios - 359,937 Sonova - 2,900,317 SuperVol - 1,063,876 SynStation - 1,581,380 Unemeta - 2,723,847 ACS allocation breakdown for DeFi projects in Season 2: KYO Finance - 1,000,000 Quickswap - 1,000,000 Sake Finance - 3,000,000 SoneFi - 250,000 SONEX - 1,000,000 Sonus Exchange - 250,000 Untitled Bank - 3,000,000 Velodrome - 1,000,000 WaveX - 1,000,000 Note: No new teams are joining ACS in Season 2. Shoutout to every project participating and the community for their continued support. Season 1 set the stage now, let’s keep building and take things even further in Season 2! Be a part of ACS today: acs.astar.network/

ACS is here, and it’s time to make the most of it. 🌟 We’re bringing together QuickSwap, Velodrome, Sake Finance, Untitled Bank, and SuperVol for an exclusive ACS Roundtable — breaking down: ▶️ How ACS fuels these projects ▶️ Ways you can earn ACS right now ▶️ Why this is just the beginning 🗓 Feb 27 | 9 AM UTC 🔗 Astar X and YouTube Be there. Get Insights. Stay ahead.

ACS is live! Have you checked out all the projects participating in the campaign? Here are some projects under discretionary-based ACS allocation in the first season and how you can earn ACS with them. - Arkada – 1,363,636 ACS - Biru – 1,363,636 ACS - Derby Race Game – 1,363,636 ACS - EverMoon NFT – 1,363,636 ACS - Fractal Visions – 1,363,636 ACS - Mithraeum – 1,363,636 ACS - Posse Studio – 1,363,636 ACS - Sonova NFT – 1,363,636 ACS - SuperVol – 1,363,636 ACS - SynStation – 1,363,636 ACS - UneWeb3 – 1,363,636 ACS - Kyo Finance – 750,000 ACS - Quickswap – 1,000,000 ACS - Sake Finance – 3,500,000 ACS - SoneFi – 500,000 ACS - Desu SONEX – 750,000 ACS - Sonus Exchange – 500,000 ACS - Bank Untitled – 2,500,000 ACS - Velodrome – 1,000,000 ACS - WaveX – 1,000,000 ACS Don’t miss out—join ACS today to maximize your rewards. 👉 ACS Platform Tweet Link

Astar Community Call Join us for the Astar AMA as we discuss: Astar Contribution Score (ACS), Soneium and the latest developments and New dApp Staking Period 004. Also, know more about what’s next for stakers and projects. Guests: - Maarten – Head of Astar Foundation - Guenael – Marketing Lead - Jay – Protocol Manager Date: Today 21st February Time: 12 PM UTC Where: Live on Astar X and Youtube Tune in for key updates and insights from the Astar team. Set a reminder and spread the word!

The new dApp Staking Voting Period starts today, February 21st! This is your chance to support your favorite dApps and earn extra rewards on your STAKE. 🔹 The voting period is only available for 11 days! Once it ends, you won’t be eligible for the bonus. So, don’t miss out. 🔹 A wide range of incredible dApps are available to choose from. Explore and stake wisely! Need help? Check out the guide for a step-by-step process: Blog Post Start staking now:

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🌟 Reminder for Astar Surge participants! Bridge liquidity to Soneium to qualify for 2.5% of the total ACS allocation. ACS rewards are based on the USD value of ASTR/vASTR bridged & locked at the snapshot time. 📸 Snapshot: February 16, 00:00 UTC Bridge now to secure your share of 25M ACS points!

🚨 Reminder: The referendum to Burn over 20M ASTR from the old dApp Staking wallet is still live! This move is crucial for enhancing Astar Value Management and ensuring a more sustainable token economy. Cast your vote and shape Astar’s future! 🗳 Vote Here

Meme token launches on SoneFi just got easier! With ASTR as the bonding curve token, you can launch in a few clicks. No coding required. With added features like initial dev buy and vesting, SoneFi makes launching your meme token simple yet powerful. A real utility case for ASTR on Soneium — get started today! 👇 Tweet Link

Astar Collective is laying the foundation for ASTR to thrive in the Soneium ecosystem. With Astar Surge already boosting engagement and more initiatives such as the ACS campaign on the way, momentum is building fast. Tiger Research breaks it all down here 👉 Research Report

100 days of onchain action. Up to 100M ASTR in rewards. ASTR’s role in Soneium and beyond is about to level up. It all begins on February 20. Are you ready?

If you have participated in Astar Surge, get ready for more rewards! Astar Surge participants will receive 25 Million Astar Contribution Score (ACS) points, accounting for 2.5% of the total point allocation. This distribution rewards to early pioneers who pre-deposited ASTR to bridge Soneium with its mainnet launch. Allocations will be based on the time-weighted amount of liquidity bridged. Only participants who bridge liquidity to Soneium will be eligible for allocation. ACS is a score-based incentive mechanism designed to reward users for their contributions within the Soneium ecosystem. 📌 More details here

🚨 Reminder: The vote for the Astar Contribution Score (ACS) campaign is now LIVE! 🌐 Cast your vote here:

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This proposal seeks to allocate 100M ASTR from the treasury to boost an ecosystem-wide campaign, focusing on: 🔹 Increased ASTR utility 🔹 Ecosystem growth 🔹 More on-chain holders 📌 Why it matters: Your vote can drive Astar’s future, helping ASTR gain traction and adoption across the Soneium and Optimism ecosystems. 🗳 Let’s act now and make our voices heard! Together, we shape the future of Astar. 📖 Learn more: Treasury Proposal Details

🚨 The vote for the Astar Contribution Score (ACS) campaign is now LIVE! 🚨 🗳 Check it out here: Astar Referendum #9 This proposal seeks to allocate 100M ASTR from the Astar treasury to launch a groundbreaking, incentivized ecosystem-wide campaign within the Soneium ecosystem. ✨ Key Goals: - Drive a sustainable adoption flywheel - Boost ASTR utility - Increase on-chain holders This campaign aligns with Soneium's strategy and prepares ASTR for broader adoption within Optimism's superchain ecosystem. 🔗 Learn more about the proposal: Forum Discussion 💬 Your vote matters! Help shape the future of Astar’s ecosystem!

Mark your calendars! 🗓 Join us for an informative AMA with Altlayer and Eigenlayer. We’ll explore how Altlayer and Astar are collaborating to build a Fast-Finality Layer for Soneium L2, leveraging ASTR and Eigenlayer’s restaked ETH. 👉

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📅 Date: January 23 ⏰ Time: 12AM UTC / 9AM JST Don’t miss this chance to learn about fast finality and why we are building it for Soneium.

Big News: Building Fast Finality for Soneium! Altlayer and Astar Network are collaborating to build a Fast-Finality Layer for Soneium L2, secured by ASTR and EigenLayer’s restaked ETH. Forum Link 💡 Why Fast Finality? Soneium, built on the OP Stack, relies on fraud-proofs for settlement, causing delays: - Soft Finality: Sequencer. - Hard Finality: Rollups settle on Ethereum (~15m). This delay affects latency-sensitive use cases like Gaming & SocialFi. MACH by AltLayer - Fast-finality (<10s)—90x faster than Ethereum. - Secured by ASTR, EigenLayer ETH, and LSTs. - Robust economic guarantees for dApps, users, and bridges. Why ASTR Matters - Enhances ASTR’s utility and aligns Astar with Ethereum’s security ecosystem via EigenLayer. - Creates value for token holders, developers, and stakeholders. Why AltLayer? AltLayer is a proven leader in MACH deployments for CyberConnect, Xterio Games, and more. ⏳ Coming Soon Fast-finality is on the way, bringing blazing speed and reliability to Soneium L2! Stay tuned!

🎉 Soneium Mainnet is Live! Welcome to a new era for the ecosystem, powered by ASTR — the community token unlocking innovation and utility in the Soneium dApp ecosystem. Check Blog here 🌟 Why Hold ASTR? - Stake for rewards - Collateralize in DeFi - Unlock exclusive in-game features - Trade NFTs on native marketplaces 🔗 Bridge ASTR Now Whether you’re a DeFi enthusiast, gamer, or NFT collector, ASTR connects you to the projects and dApps you need. Start your Soneium journey today — bridge your ASTR and access the future of decentralized opportunities!

🚨 Astar zkEVM Migration Alert 🚨 The transition to Soneium L2 is here! Ensure smooth migration with these steps: 🔵 ERC-20 Tokens: - Notify your community. - Snapshot holders, mint on the new chain, and distribute tokens. 🔵 NFTs: - No action needed! The Astar Foundation, Sonova, and Rarible will remint and map NFTs. 🔵 Smart Contracts: - Redeploy your contracts on Astar L1/Soneium and verify them. 🗓 Key Dates: - Migration started: Jan 7, 2025 - zkEVM ends: April 1, 2025 For more info, check the forum: 🌐 Details Here Need help? Reach out on Discord. Let’s migrate together!

🌟 Astar x Soneium: A New Chapter Begins! We’re thrilled to partner with Soneium, a groundbreaking Layer 2 blockchain launched by Sony Block Solutions Lab — a joint venture between Sony Group Corporation & Startale Group! This collaboration connects Astar, Ethereum, Optimism, and the OP Superchain, enhancing scalability and interoperability like never before. 🔍 What is Soneium? Soneium is more than just a blockchain - it’s a creative hub built on the OP Stack, aligning with Astar’s mission to empower users, developers, and communities. 💡 Why it matters for Astar: ✅ Key contributor to the Superchain ecosystem. ✅ Stronger Ethereum integration. ✅ New opportunities for creators and ASTR holders. 👥 For ASTR holders: ✅ Access to Soneium’s DeFi & creative economy. ✅ Seamless bridging via Astar Portal. ✅ Integration in gaming, SocialFi, and apps. 🌟 Astar Surge is leading the way! Bridge your liquidity into Soneium and explore endless opportunities. 📖 Details: Blog link Start here:

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Let’s shape the future of web3 together!

🌟 GM Astar Community! 🚨 Astar zkEVM is transitioning to Soneium L2! If you're a user, liquidity provider, or NFT holder on zkEVM, here’s what you need to do: 🔹 Liquidity Providers: - Remove liquidity from DEX/DeFi projects on Astar zkEVM. - Use the Astar Portal to bridge ETH, DAI, MATIC, USDC, USDT, WBTC, or wsETH to Ethereum. - Bridge ASTR and DOT via LayerZero or Stargate Finance (transfers take up to 6 hours). 🔹 vASTR Holders: - Unstake via Omni; ASTR will transfer automatically to zkEVM. - Bridge tokens to Astar EVM via the Astar Portal or Stargate. 🔹 ERC-20 Holders: - Follow announcements from your token project for migration steps. 🔹 NFT Holders: - ✅ No action needed! NFT migration will be handled by Astar Foundation, Sonova NFT, and Rarible. Snapshots will be taken by January 31, 2025. 📅 Important Dates: - NFT marketplaces (Sonova NFT & Rarible) halt support for zkEVM by January 31, 2025. - Migration to Soneium L2 occurs in February 2025. Eligible NFTs will be airdropped! Securely migrate your assets and continue your journey with Astar on Soneium L2. 📖 Read More: Forum Link ❓ Questions? Reach out on Astar’s Forum or Discord.

🌟 A new chapter begins for Astar Network: Astar Surge 🌟 What is Astar Surge? A chance for ASTR holders to lock their tokens into pre-deposit contracts on Astar’s Layer 1 network. In return, you’ll earn points redeemable for tokens of participating dApps at their TGEs. Tokens unlock once the Soneium mainnet is live. Participating Projects 🏆 Soneium Spark winners: Sake Finance Yay Global Untitled Bank SONEX Kyo Finance Why Join? - Be among the first supporters of the Soneium ecosystem - Strengthen the bridge between Astar and Soneium - Earn rewards while supporting ASTR’s growth in web3 Mark Your Calendar: 🗓 December 18, 2024 This campaign marks the next phase of Astar’s journey, uniting with Soneium to build a more dynamic, interoperable web3 ecosystem. More than just a Campaign Astar Surge sets ASTR as a key player in the Soneium ecosystem. Get ready to shape the future and create lasting value for all participants. Stay tuned for more details and prepare your ASTR tokens!

GM Astar community! Join our special livestream TODAY at 11AM UTC with Sota Watanabe, Founder of Astar, and Maarten Henskens, Head of Astar Foundation, as we talk about the next phase of Astar Evolution and what’s next for the ASTR token. 🔔 Set your reminder here:

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Introducing Astar Evolution 1.5! ✨ Astar is evolving from a blockchain protocol into a collective force, expanding to Soneium and the Superchain ecosystem to drive web3 growth using ASTR. 🌐 We're creating a community-driven group using ASTR to boost various blockchain protocols, starting with Soneium and beyond. Astar holders can now tap into new growth opportunities! ⭐️ This evolution brings full Soneium interoperability, ASTR expansion to Superchain & Ethereum, and decentralized governance on Astar L1 empowering our community. Governance v1 launches this quarter, giving ASTR holders a voice in shaping the future of the ecosystem. 🗣 Key Pillars of Evolution: 1️⃣ Interoperability with Soneium. 2️⃣ ASTR expansion to Superchain & Ethereum. 3️⃣ Decentralized Governance empowering the community. 👉 Check out the blog article for more details. 👉 Participate in the discussion on the forum. Join our livestream with Maarten and Sota Watanabe this Thursday to learn more about Astar Evolution 1.5 and the Roadmap: 🎥 Youtube Livestream Let’s shape the future of Astar. We are strong together! ⭐️

⏱ Time for LFGM Watch Week! We've chosen last weeks winners, and getting ready for this weeks. Check out the prizes that are up for grabs. Don't forget that we've added a 5th tier where any participant with a minimum of 50 GMs is eligible for the prize! 🌅 Collect GMs here:

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Missed last week's LFGM action? 👉 Get the recap right here:

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The voting period for dApp Staking has started! 📢 Stake your Astar tokens to support ecosystem development and receive rewards in return. ℹ️ Learn how to stake here: https://astar.network/blog/dapp-staking-v3-user-guide-49692 🌀 Discover your favorite dApp on the portal:

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Shibuya has successfully undergone a major upgrade with the introduction of asynchronous backing. Now, we’re preparing to bring the same upgrade to Astar and Shiden. 🧑‍💻 Key changes for builders: 1️⃣ If your project relies on a block time of 12 seconds, prepare to adjust your logic for the upcoming 6-second block time. 2️⃣ This upgrade will not affect vesting, dApp staking, or other time-based mechanisms. These processes will adjust to the new block time automatically. For a deeper technical dive, visit the official docs: https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/learn-async-backing Keep an eye out for an upcoming proposal to upgrade Astar and Shiden with async backing. This upgrade will create a faster, more scalable network. 🌟 All proposals are discussed in the Astar Forums:

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The Astar LFGM Campaign is live! 🎉 This multi-dApp event features top projects, from long-time Astar builders to new Soneium teams, all using Astar to push Web3 forward. 👉 Dive in and start collecting GMs:

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❓Did you catch the LFGM alpha? If not, check it out in the link below and get ready to GM. 👉 https://astar.network/blog/astar-lfmg-campaign-the-alpha-61

📣 Major Update: Polkadot’s Async Backing is here! Our Shibuya testnet has successfully undergone a significant upgrade with the introduction of asynchronous backing! This week we'll reduce block time from 12 seconds to 6 seconds - meaning you can expect faster transactions 🏎 In addition, the maximum block weight will be increased from 0.5 seconds to 2 seconds, significantly boosting Astar's transaction throughput. ⭐️ Expect async backing on Astar soon...

🎉 Time to claim the last Yoki Origins Rewards! ✨ Eligible participants can now collect their last batch of Yoki Rewards. Thanks once again for your participation! NOTE: The claim is available until the end of September and users won't be able to receive the reward after the deadline. ▶️ Claiming is live! Head over to

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📢 Join Us for the First Phase of Astar Evolution! Astar Network and Startale HQ are taking the next big step in our journey, and YOU can be part of it! 📅 Date: Aug 23 🕒 Time: 12:00 pm UTC 🎥 Live Stream Link:

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Our team will share insights on how we're combining Astar's robust tech with Startale's industry collaborations. Learn how we plan to evolve the web3 space with the first phase of Astar Evolution! We want to hear from you! This is your chance to ask questions, share your thoughts, and engage directly with the future of the ecosystem. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and help shape the future of Astar! ➡️ See you there:

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🎈 The new Polkadot Ledger App is now fully integrated with Astar Network! Astar Network and our Portal have been upgraded to support the Polkadot Generic and Migration Ledger apps. The Polkadot Generic app allows you to manage your Ledger hardware with a single application across the entire Polkadot ecosystem. With this app, you can handle all parachain networks and access all cross-chain features, including XCM. 💡 Existing Astar Native Ledger users: Migrate your Astar ledger accounts to the new Polkadot Generic app using the Migration app. 🔍 Get started with our step-by-step guide for both the generic and migration apps! ⤵️ https://astar.network/blog/astar-network-integrates-the-new-polkadot-generic-ledger-app-53