Calling all Yoki lovers! 🐈 NEW YOKIS in YoPort 2.0: A mysterious machine that appears in places of wonder and mystery. Embedded within every capsule is an enchanting Yoki creature. You will uncover their hidden potentials and unlock their mysteries as you discover the depths of the forest. Let the journey begin and explore the forest to find your new Yoki companions 👉

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Purrfect News! 🐾 Discover Kitsch Cats, an NFT collection on Astar zkEVM blending kitschy art and pop culture into a unique style that's as delightful as it is lucky! The iconic Manekineko gets a 21st-century makeover with Kitsch Cats, spreading joy and good fortune wherever they go. They've even teamed up with Starbucks Korea for the first time in Asia, and are gearing up for collaborations with the Daejong Film Festival and other companies. Jump on to the forest now 👉

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💻 ASTAR & TEAMZ HACKATHON 💻 Accelerate the Web3 Mass Adoption with Astar zkEVM and earn up to $18 000 of prizes!🏃 Form a team of up to 5 people, choose one of the following tracks and submit your project by April 7 📅 1️⃣ Consumer faced applications 🤳 2️⃣ Product using The Graph 3️⃣ Product using Crossmint Register to this hackathon here 👉

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Requirements: Products must be 2C applications on Astar zkEVM or zKyoto testnet. ⚒ For more information and rules, consult the pitch deck: Astar + Teamz Hackathon Deck Documentation about Astar zkEVM:

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If you have any questions, you can post your message in the #hackathon channel on Discord. 🗣

🗣 It's time for Yoki Origins deep dive! 🗣 Let's discuss the Astar Ecosystem evolution with all the OGs building on Astar zkEVM — The FIRST chain to integrate Polygon AggLayer. Set your reminders 👇

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Panelists include: Quickswap, Rarible, Dew, XO App, Intract, Kitsch, Kokyo, Beyond Club & many more! 🎙

Astar zkEVM is now supported by Bifrost ! Why is that so important for the Astar Defi ecosystem? 1️⃣ Astar's distinctive dApp Staking mechanism is now available on Astar zkEVM! 🤯 Offering users a seamless experience that works transparently across our networks - a tremendous engineering feat! 💪 2️⃣ By harnessing Astar's built-in cross-chain interoperability protocols powered by LayerZero and XCM, Bifrost is expanding its capabilities. 3️⃣ Users can now stake ASTR on Astar zkEVM and receive vASTR (a Liquid Staking token) in return, unlocking a range of possibilities. 4️⃣ vASTR holders can participate in various DeFi activities on Astar zkEVM, including QuickswapDEX, Arthswap, and many more, further enhancing the ecosystem's utility and flexibility... Try it out now! 👉

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📘User-guide:

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It’s time for CREATOR spotlight!!! 🎨 Yoki Origins: A User Onboarding Journey where Japanese Giants Meet Leading Web3 Innovators on Astar zkEVM. Astar is thrilled to launch the collection of the biggest NFT creators in Japan. 🔹 Onigiriman stands as a leading figure in Japan's NFT scene, with his works on OpenSea surpassing 360 ETH in total transaction value. Renowned for his vibrant coloring and charming character designs. 👉Access the YoPort. 🔹Renowned as one of Japan's premier NFT creators, Sashimi spearheads projects such as "DenDekaDen" & "IROIRO." 👉Access the YoPort. 🔹 UZNo stands out as a highly regarded illustrator in Japan, recognized for creating original characters like Leonardo the shark. 👉Access the YoPort. 🔹Explore the Japan Creator Collection gacha from Mooon, a platform showcasing talented creators associated with the free NFT distribution tool "mooon." 👉Access the YoPort. Don't miss the chance to connect with exceptional artists! 🎨

Let's celebrate the launch! 🎉 Astar zkEVM is live on mainnet and is the FIRST to integrate Polygon AggLayer. Join the INCENTIVISED user onboarding journey with Intract now 👇 link.intract.io/YokiOrigins

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⚠️ Attention @everyone! ⚠️ There are only a few hours left before the end of the dApp Staking voting period! In order to qualify for the loyalty bonus, you MUST take action before the voting period ends! Stake 👇

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Learn how 👇 https://astar.network/blog/dapp-staking-v3-user-guide-49692 Annnnnd, if you happen to catch this notice a bit too late and miss out on the loyalty bonus, don't worry, we've got you covered! You can still stake after the voting period ends for regular rewards! Learn all about how dApp Staking v3 works 👇 https://astar.network/blog/dapp-staking-v3-explained-48693

💫 Digital twins and tokenized Real World Assets (RWAs) will eventually be commonplace across the globe, but are starting to gain a foothold in Japan! Learn how RWAs are evolving on Astar right now in our space with Kokyo NFT and Rarible! ▶️ Join in now to listen live:

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📢 Get ready and set! dApp Staking v3 is launching on Astar Network tomorrow morning CET. Follow official announcements, and enjoy the enhanced staking experience on Astar, soon!

✨ Good morning @everyone! 🤗 Did you have your manga this weekend? 📔 Grab your cereal and spot on the couch, cuz it's time for cartoons! 📺 Tune in to a #Yoki-packed adventure! 👇 🐿 And don't forget! Manga is read from right to left! Artist: @chidajunsei3163 #Yoki

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We're distributing Early Adopter Rewards $TUR to existing Substrate wallets on our Automation Hub! Over the next 10 days, the first 5000 Automation Hub users with a valid @kusamanetwork @ShidenNetwork or Turing Network wallet will be eligible! Join Here

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👀CHECK OUT the SNEAK PEAK of the @OAK_Network 's Automation Hub as it prepares to launch soon🚀! The Automation Hub will support @MoonriverNW @ShidenNetwork & Turing Network with the following features: 💵Auto-Pay ♻️Stake & Compound 🌉Auto-Bridge 🗄️Task History

Hello everyone! We're excited to share that Layer Zero has just integrated Astar Network, including our zKatana testnet! 🎉 This will allow devs to easily build cross-chain dapps tapping into various EVM chains and more. Find all the details here:

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⚡ Lastic and Shiden Perform The First-Ever Coretime Broker Trade ⚡ Last week Lastic and @ShidenNetwork traded a parachain slot on @Kusamanetwork , providing the first proof-of-concept @Polkadot #coretime trade. 👇 Click the article below 👇 1/6

GM @everyone! Polygon CDK is sparking a new wave of ZK-powered L2 solutions. Hoorah for tech and innovation! 🛠 Join Sota along with Quickswap and other projects, builders, & frens on this Friday's All Roads Lead to Polygon 𝕏 spaces. Episode 36: Friday November 17, 4:00 PM UTC 🔔 See you there!

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👾 Let's chat about gaming! 👾 We're talking with projects and gamers worldwide with our friends at Dew! . 📅 November 3 ⏰ 1PM UTC Save your spot!

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🥷 GM @everyone We're excited to share that our Astar zkEVM testnet, zKatana is now live! It's a big step toward our mainnet and gives everyone the opportunity to test, while we finetune the protocol to provide the best possible experience to builders and users! You can read all the details on our blog including all the amazing partners we're working with such as Gelato, Pyth, Rarible and more: https://astar.network/blog/astar-zkevm-testnet-is-now-live-39560 Getting started ⭐️ 🏆 Ready to be among the first to set your foot on zKatana? Here's how: 1️⃣ - Get some free testnet ETH from our partner Alchemy's faucet:

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2️⃣ Bridge to zKatana with our bridge:

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Have fun exploring! For devs - And if you want to get straight to building, you'll find all you need to know at one glance here:

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Thanks for being part of our zkEVM journey!

🚀 Astar zkEVM Testnet is now live! We’re excited to announce that our Astar zkEVM testnet is live. In line with our Japanese roots, it’s called zKatana ⚔️ This launch is another significant stepping stone in our journey to offering the most holistic tech stack, empowering…

Next week we have our community call to provide an update on the progress towards Astar 2.0! Maarten and Sota will share insights on the key developments and upcoming milestones on the journey to the next iteration of Astar. 🗣️ Bring your questions or leave them in a comment box on Crowdcast. We'll have a live Q&A! Join us to stay informed as we shape the future of Astar Network together! ▶️

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👋 Happy Saturday! 🗣️ Join our upcoming X Space with Sota and Sandeep Nailwal (founder of Polygon) as they discuss how we will drive web3 adoption in Japan and beyond! Plus, learn a bit more about Astar zkEVM using Polygon's CDK technology. 🗓️ Mark your calendars for Monday, October 2nd! Let's make a splash together in the Polygon ecosystem! ▶️

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Supernova is live! Today we make history and announce an iconic partnership with Polygon Labs - launching Astar zkEVM!

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A historical day for web3! 💥 Sony announced they will build a blockchain in collaboration with Startale, a spinoff company of Astar Network!

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Just one more week until we announce Supernova! 💥

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14 days until Supernova! 💫 we are working hard to deliver and announce on the 13th of Sept

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Just 3 weeks until Supernova

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On & off-ramps are one of the greatest stumbling blocks to web3 adoption. Now, together with Banxa, we aim to create smooth and seamless access to the Astar ecosystem using debit and credit cards. Try out buying native ASTR tokens or USDC today on banxa.com! And stay tuned for more!

🎇 Stage 2 of Supernova: The First Flash of Light...✨ We prepare to send out a shockwave that will send ripples through the community & web3 ecosystem. 🔊 Astar Network will shine brighter than ever before. 💥 📅 13 Sep 2023.

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Proposal to open up a HRMP channel between Shiden Network and GMorDIE is live! ☀️ @GmOrDie_ let's do this! Vote here:

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The Unstoppable Community Grants program is now on Shiden! Thanks to all who voted.🗳️ Now we move on to the next vote. You ready @GmOrDie_ ?

Astar Tokenomics 2.0 - A Dynamically Adjusted Inflation One step closer to Astar 2.0 ⭐️ It includes: 1️⃣ Token burn mechanisms (dApp Staking & Transaction Fee burning) 🔥 2️⃣ Tiered Incentives for Builders 🏗 3️⃣ A much lower inflation rate 🙏 4️⃣ Higher rewards for dApps driving Astar's growth 🙌 5️⃣ Focus on long-term economic success and a sustainable future 🌟 Read more: https://astar.network/blog/astar-tokenomics-2-0-driving-long-term-success-and-39068 Be part of the community discussion on our forum:

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Hey buildoor, heard you're pretty innovative and seeking grants. 🗳️ Up for vote: "Unstoppable Community Grants" for ShidenDAO. Based off our battle tested dApp staking featured. Only on @ShidenNetwork and @AstarNetwork . More info & Vote here 👇

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On the 13th Sep 2023, Sota will announce Supernova at Token 2049, the biggest update in Astar's history...stay tuned!

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Astar, via Startale will help support the Bank of Japan in developing a CBCD. Startale is pleased to announce they have been appointed by the Bank of Japan to participate in their CBDC forum. They will use its expertise & insight to inform use cases & applications for a CBDC. Startale will deliver web3 mass adoption for billions.

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Governance is coming. Stay tuned 👀

Today, we take-off! 🚀 Join us as Sota, Maarten, and Hoon share their visions for Astar 2.0 and discuss: 1️⃣ Startale Lab's Global Adoption 2️⃣ Astar Link & Foundation 3️⃣ Tokenomics & Governance There's room for everyone! Join here:

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GM Astar Community, 💫 Our team has used its stage presence in IVS Kyoto to share some groundbreaking news. Startale Labs has secured $3.5 million in seed funding from Sony Network Communications. Both companies are entering an alliance aimed at expanding web3 adoption and leveraging their combined skills to build the tools to facilitate it. Learn more about the raise here.

🪙 @StartaleHQ secures ~$3.5M seed funding from Sony Network Communications, the operation company of Sony Group, forming a Capital Alliance to Build Global Web3 Infrastructure! @sonynetworkcom president Jun Watanabe will join Startale as a board member!

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What are the most favored projects on @kusamanetwork ? 📷 Based on information from @subscan_io , we have created an infographic showing the most frequently held tokens on #Kusama below 👇 Check out the list & see which tokens are driving the ecosystem forward 📷 #Polkadot…

🎉 Join us for The SONY x Astar Web3 Incubation Program Demo Day! For those that registered and got their no-cost tickets, please join us now in:

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See you there!

Get ready to explore Astar 2.0 💫 Today we're unveiling the next evolution of Astar and how we'll bring web3 to billions worldwide. Astar 2.0 will impact all parts of our network including our tokenomics, staking, governance structures and more. In the coming weeks, we'll release details through posts, infographics and deep-dive AMAs. And then in mid-Q3 this year we will announce a set of updates that we call Supernova - because like a supernova they'll impact the entire space. Watch forward to a web3 future that's unified, seamless, and cross-chain. Learn more about Astar 2.0 here. ⭐️

😈 Curious about @ShidenNetwork , the well-known @kusamanetwork rebel parachain? Maybe you've heard something a'rumbling underneath. Get the scope from @kuhn_on_kash in this nicely crafted piece. 👇

🎉 Join us for The SONY x Astar Web3 Incubation Program Demo Day🎉 This event will be an opportunity for those who want to learn about practical uses of web3 through hands-on experience and presentations from cutting-edge global projects, and for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of the web3 vision that Sony Network Communications is working on. There will also be opportunities to interact directly with the program candidates, both online and offline. *This event is registered as an official event of Japan Blockchain Week. 🗓️ Date & Time: June 18 (Sunday), 4 AM - 8 AM UTC* 📌 Location: Will be posted closer to day of event 🎟️ Get your free ticket here:

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🌟 Tune in for our last NFT Month space to discuss all things NFTs and web3 in Japan with our amazing guests: Sunrock (https://twitter.com/0xSunrock) Yuya Yoshida (https://twitter.com/yosshii_1) Wailoaloa (https://twitter.com/OnlyWailoaloa) ⏰ Set your reminders here:

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Exciting News 🎉 XCM v3 Launches on @ShidenNetwork ! @AstarNetwork 's vision of true interoperability in a multichain world paves the way for groundbreaking dApps. Thanks to XCM, the universal message format enabling seamless cross-chain communication, this transformative vision…

⚡️The 4EVERLAND First Sowing Event is now live and don't miss your chance to get exclusive access to the new template deployment feature of 4EVERLAND Hosting! 🎁 Giveaway 20 WL spots ✅ Follow both of us on Twitter 4EVERLAND Astar Network ✅RT❤️Tag 3 others ⏰Have until May 29

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⚠️ Attention Astar Community, We have recently discovered very convincing scam groups falsely representing our organization. Please exercise caution. Report any suspicious activity or groups to our team on Discord. This a reminder that our official Telegram group is read-only. You will find official links to our socials on our website: https://astar.network/ Stay vigilant and stay safe, Astar Foundation

🔔 Friendly reminder! Join us for Astar Tech Talks #010 starting now! We'll be diving deep into Wasm Smart Contracts on Astar Network. Don't miss out on this insightful session! ✍🏻 There's still time to sign up! 🔗 Join now: www.crowdcast.io/c/astartechtalk010

💎 NFT Month doesn't stop! Join us for our # 3rd NFT Month Twitter Space with 👾 AI, Art & NFTs! Merzmensch, Leo from Neurolauncher, and StarPAUSE will join us for an amazing look at what AI Art looks like with NFTs. Join the 🎉 fun tomorrow @ 5 PM UTC! Set those reminders below!👇

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⭐️ This Weeks Update is here! ⭐️ XCM V3 has been released on Shiden Network

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⭐️ dApp Staking is now available on Ledger

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⭐️Astar announces Tech Talks 10 "Deep Dive into Wasm Smart Contracts"

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⭐️ Sota Watanabe joins TheCrypto Mile for an interview on Japan vying to become Number #1 in Web3!

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