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! https://t.co/MvAGENv3Db

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: https://sony.cosmize.io/ 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: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/web3-incubation-program-by-sony-network-communications-and-astar-tickets-616454480947

🌟 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: https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1663582681190498305

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 https://app.airlyft.one/AstarNetwork/4everland

⚠️ 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!👇 https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1ZkKzXAgkBZJv?s=20

⭐️ This Weeks Update is here! ⭐️ XCM V3 has been released on Shiden Network https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1658442222017323008 ⭐️ dApp Staking is now available on Ledger https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1658143888190877698 ⭐️Astar announces Tech Talks 10 "Deep Dive into Wasm Smart Contracts" https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1658562987974873089 ⭐️ Sota Watanabe joins TheCrypto Mile for an interview on Japan vying to become Number #1 in Web3! https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1659254351989465088

🌟 Exciting developments in the Web3 space! Sota Watanabe's conversation with Crypto Mile highlights Japan's rise as a major player. With collaborations with NTT Docomo, Toyota Motor Corp, and Sony Network Communications, Astar Network is leading the way in the enterprise adoption of Web3. 🌱 Japan's ability to grow with the ecosystem is creating leaps and bounds compared to U.S. lawmakers, giving Japan the advantage of creating regulatory clarity as a standard for the rest of the world to adopt. 👣 Big applause to Sota Watanabe for his outstanding work educating lawmakers and driving Astar's bright future. As 2023 unfolds, there's ample time for closer collaboration between Astar and enterprises.! Don't miss the full interview below! 👇 https://uk-finance-yahoo-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/uk.finance.yahoo.com/amphtml/video/japan-vies-number-one-again-030140048.html

XCM v3 is here! 🎉 and is now life on Shiden! Our article below covers 🔑 key features and discusses how XCM v3 will move Astar toward realizing our multichain vision! Buckle up for a deep dive into cross-chain messaging! 🌟 Learn more about this major update below! 👇 https://medium.com/astar-network/the-astar-vision-part-1-interoperability-and-multi-chain-dapps-30f014087831

Please note: Only dApp staking is fully supported on Ledger. The native Ledger app is experimental. The following actions are NOT SUPPORTED: - EVM withdraw - XCM transfers - Vesting While this feature update presents an exciting opportunity, we must remind you that, at this time, Substrate-native Ledger support is still limited. Please be aware that only specific features are supported, and that use of undocumented features outside the scope of dApp staking could result in a difficult recovery of funds. List of supported features. Ledger (s, x, & s-plus) have these features: Stake/unstake Claim rewards Bond/unbond Transfer assets Batch calls (*only works with methods that have Nesting enabled) Only Ledger (x and s-plus) have these features: Multisig functionality Consult our official documentation for a more comprehensive overview of the current feature set and limitations of using Ledger devices. We are currently adding more features to make the entire portal compatible with your Ledger device. We will keep you updated as new features are added. https://docs.astar.network/docs/integrations/wallets/ledger/ledger-native/

🎉 Exciting news for the #AstarNetwork community! Ledger devices now support native dApp staking! This allows ASTR token holders to actively engage with the dApp portal and our Build2Earn program while still enjoying the superior security of Ledger hardware wallets. 🛡 To get started, ensure your Ledger Live and device firmware are up-to-date, import your Ledger account to Polkadot.js, and then visit the Astar Portal to start participating in dApp staking! 👩‍💻👨‍💻 Read all about how to configure your device here: https://astar.network/blog/38365 🛡 As always, your security is our number one priority. Remember only to use approved vendors and strong passwords to back up your recovery phrase. Happy staking on Astar Network with your Ledger device, everyone!

⭐️ This week we are connecting with Japan! ⭐️ J.R. Kyushu Railway Company launches NFT's on Astar Network! https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1656900110301929472 ⭐️ Astar is invited to speak with Nintendo at their family office in Japan https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1655478055295647744 ⭐️ Launch of our AI Art Contest Event https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1656358455794597888 ⭐️ Sony Communications Network showcases Astar and Startale at their Web3 booth in Tokyo https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1656509440491917312

🚊 The largest rail network in Japan, J.R. Kyushu, in partnering with P.R.O. Co. Ltd is a game-changer for NFT adoption in Japan! With 330 Million people riding the railway annually, the project can potentially reach massive adoption! 🌟 With the project set to launch in July 2023! 🏗 J.R. Kyushu's NFT project aims to provide visitors with unique memorabilia and proof of riding while using their railway! 🔥 This week, you can take a sneak peek at their free NFTs distributed during the Tokyo Blockchain Expo! 🌟 Quote from Sota Watanabe, Founder of Astar Network. "We’re excited to see more real-life use cases of enterprises exploring and leveraging NFTs to build closer relationships with their customers and provide new value. We look forward to supporting PRO Japan and JR Kyushu in their endeavor." Read the full story here: https://astar.network/blog/jr-kyushu-railway-company-to-launch-nf-ts-on-astar-network-to-38364/

🤩 Exciting news! Our ☝️ first Astar Builders Call is happening on Crowdcast! Join us on May 11th at 3 pm CET to showcase what our builders are creating! Meet with the web3 developers, businesses, and teams building on Astar Network. First, we’ll meet with Brian Nguyen from ArtZero to dive into their new ink!-based marketplace on Astar Network. Recently, Sony Network Communications and Toyota have made enterprise adoption a hot topic! So don't miss it and join us on May 11th at 3 pm CET to showcase what our builders are creating! 📝 Register now at https://crowdcast.io/c/astarbuilders

🔜 Quick reminder that we are having our Astar Tech Talks #009 @ 2PM UTC, so for anyone who hasn't heard the 📰 good news, we are teaching everyone how to set up an ⚙️ Astar Node with just a Raspberry Pie! ⌛️ Still have time to sign up! - https://crowdcast.io/c/astartechtalk009

⭐️ The weekly update is here and ready for duty! ⭐️ Astar announces Sony Web3 Incubation Candidates: Round 3! https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1654093538022559744 ⭐️ HEAL-III offers an event for Astar Community with the release of Open-a https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1653757374627459072 ⭐️ Join our NFT Month Twitter Spaces #1 on NFT's and AI https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1653851948393852928 ⭐️ Announcing our Astar Tech Talks #009 on how to configure Raspberry Pi to run an Astar Node https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1653968646627299328

📢 Join us for Astar Tech Talks #009 and learn how to configure Raspberry Pi to Run an Astar Node!🤖 Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best with our Astar Peers Program. 🚩 Event starts May 09 @ 2PM UTC 🔗 Register now: https://crowdcast.io/c/astartechtalk009

The wait is over! ✨ Mandala's Cryptonauts are here, and the launch has been a huge success! 🔥 Don't miss out on your chance to own one of 12 clans with rare traits! Be a part of history and Enter the Mandala! 💫 Mint now: https://enterthemandala.app/CryptonautMintPage

⭐️ This weekly update has been injective! ⭐️ Injective integrates Astar to bring assets from Cosmos to Polkadot! https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1651611912327626752 ⭐️ Mandala releases their NFT collection on Astar called Cryptonauts https://twitter.com/Polkadot/status/1649443200917032962 ⭐️ Astar recaps on Sushi Top and Tokyu commemorative NFT's https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1651043442880057346 ⭐️ Dam Finance and Hyperlane join Astar for the Ultimate Chess Match https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1650567538504515584

🌟 The future is here! Mandala has launched #Cryptonauts, redefining NFTs as 🔎 identity and ⚙️ utility. It's time to exit the 👁‍🗨 matrix and enter the Mandala! Join the launch and be part of the movement - 👇 https://enterthemandala.app/CryptonautMintPage 😎 Why is this launch so significant? Things are different with Mandala having deep roots in the traditional space with projects such as Blair Witch, and working with Marvel on Dark Horse Comics shows their longevity and vision! With the Cryptonauts 🛫 launching, these 12 🐾 animal clans are a part of your journey while entering the Mandala! These base characters have so many 🦸 characteristics and configurations that offer endless options! 🧐 How can I get started? Get started by entering the Mandala - https://www.enterthemandala.com/. Also, keep an 👀 eye out for the early Astar Network community on our discord! 👉 https://discord.gg/astarnetwork

📢 Join us for a final send-off for Consensus 2023 with Sota Watanabe speaking Webzero! 🎉 Location: The LINE Austin 📅 Date: April 28th⏰ 2:30 - 7:30 pm CDT 🎟 Limited tickets, so get them now! ✍🏻Sign up here - https://eventbrite.com/e/connecting-the-paraverse-tickets-609336591147

🚨 Don't miss out! 🚨 Join us on April 28th at 1 AM UTC for our Twitter Space with Bluez x Mandala x Astar Network! We'll cover exciting topics about the upcoming NFT launch of #Mandala's #Cryptonauts! Sign up now, and see you there! 👀 https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1ZkKzXkarjaJv

🌟 Astar Network and Mandala Metaverse have formed a collaborative partnership, combining Astar's community culture and smart contract utility with Mandala's ⛓ cross-media IP that utilizes NFTs. Mandala is set to release its first Polkadot NFTs on its platform, which includes an 🎮 Unreal Engine MMO, location-based AR mobile game, TV series, and graphic novels (published by Dark Horse Comics). This marks the launch of the world's first Enlightenment Simulator. Astar's dApp Staking provides 🗝 turn-key features for Mandala's cross-chain dApp, including staking and long-term infrastructure/partnerships 🤝 for future gaming components. Season 1 of Cryptonauts NFTs launches on Astar Network on April 28th. The Cryptonauts NFTs, featuring the art of renowned concept artist and 🎨 illustrator Bruce Zick (known for Disney, Dark Horse, and Marvel), hold multidimensional utility within the Mandala Metaverse. You can find more info on our Discord: https://discord.gg/astarnetwork.

🎉 The news is out! 🎉 CelerNetwork and Injective join forces for seamless bridging with Celer on Polkadot and Cosmos ecosystems! 🌌 INJ, DOT, ATOM, and ASTR holders can now enjoy secure interoperability with #cBridge! Learn more: https://blog.celer.network/2023/04/25/celer-cbridge-supports-injective-astar-bridging-to-enable-cosmos-polkadot-interoperability/

🌟 We are starting soon @ 3 PM UTC! We are having our Astar Tech Talks 008! We will be showcasing how our Wasm Contract Transaction fees work on Astar! Learning this is very important for those building with us, so don't be shy and stop by! Sign up here - https://www.crowdcast.io/c/astartechtalk008

✨ Another Twitter Space is among us! Join both Mandala x Bluez NFT collaborating to showcase #Cryptonauts NFT Collection in time for their mint on April 28th! @everyone 🌿 To stay fresh on everything going on with Mandala, join our Mandala channel on Discord to stay updated! https://discord.gg/astarnetwork 👉 Be sure to set those ⏰ reminders for April 25th @ 6PM UTC! https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1mrxmknkyVVGy

♟ Chess Tournament! ♟ Together with DAM Finance and Hyperlane, we will be hosting a closed chess tournament on Immortal Game! 💥 Up to $1k is at stake for the ultimate chess master. All levels welcomed! 👉 Limited spots so sign up here: https://exazm9xy93s.typeform.com/to/mbLYiBy8?typeform-source=t.co

⭐️ Weekly update is here to stay! Have a great week! ⭐️ Astar announces Sony Web3 Incubation Candidates: Round 2 https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1649058103999217665 ⭐️ Encode Club wraps up its Educate Series with Astar Network https://twitter.com/encodeclub/status/1646936446320648213 ⭐️ Astar joins Equilibrium for Polka Defiance 2023 https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1649140900386447362 ⭐️ Sota Watanabe speaks at Consensus 2023 this Thursday, April 27th! https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1648295329098518528

🌟 The time for the next stage of Mandala Metaverse 👁 Multidimensional NFTs is ready for new inhabitants! 👨‍🚀 Cryptonauts has chosen Astar Network to start their first journey! Join Mandala for the next stage of interoperable NFTs on April 28th! 👀 To prepare for your awaking to enter the #Mandala, join our Discord to stay up to date on the launch for humanity https://discord.com/channels/644182966574252073/1098312279755329668/1098441276363386993 ✨ Learn more about Mandala below 👉 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mandala-chooses-astar-nft-drop-130000086.html 👉 https://twitter.com/Polkadot/status/1649443200917032962

📣 Attention #Polkadot enthusiasts! 🛠 Join us in Zagreb on April 25th at 6:30 PM CET for an exciting meetup with Apillon, Chain Safe, and #Astar to discuss the future of building in #Web3! ✍️ Sign up here: https://www.meetup.com/polkadot-zagreb/events/292700768

📣 Don't miss out on our monthly Polkadot Community Call! Join us tomorrow at 2 PM UTC to catch up on the latest updates from our ecosystem teams! Set those 🔔 reminders! See you there! ➡️ https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1zqJVPreLqMKB/

📢 Consensus 2023 is coming up! We are excited to have Sota Watanabe speak on - Polkadot: The Multichain Smart Contract L1 Blockchain for the Future of Web3! 🤝 Join us: Thursday, April 27 10:40 AM CDT Austin Convention Center: Protocol Village ✍🏻 Sign up here - https://consensus.coindesk.com/agenda/speaker/-sota-watanabe

🚩Update: Recently, one of our Discord admin's accounts was compromised. Following the quick discovery by our team, we swiftly removed the malicious actor, deleted their posted content, and diminished the impact of their actions. ⚠️ As an important reminder: core-team members will never send you a DM, nor guide you to a limited sale and/or airdrop. Please don't engage with suspicious links as it can be from a fake or compromised account. Today's event had no impact on our blockchain network at all.

🌅 GM Astarnauts! The next level of NFT Marketplaces is here! ArtZero released their Wasm-based marketplace with ink! on Astar Network - a huge advancement for NFTs on Astar! Get started today at 👉https://astar.artzero.io/ 🎉 Being said, it has been an exciting month for #NFT enthusiasts! ArtZero has launched #PSP34 NFT standards on both Aleph Zero & Astar Network, bringing Smart Contracts 2.0 to the forefront of the future of NFT standards! Learn more @ 👉 https://linktr.ee/artzero

⭐️ On this weekly update, Astar is becoming Japan's go-to blockchain! ⭐️ Astar joins Sony for Japan Blockchain Week 2023 https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1646760921438781440 ⭐️ Wasm is now available on Subscan https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1645396249460502528 ⭐️Japan's Calbee Inc. issues "Evolving Potato Chips NFT's" on Astar Network https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1646074449270280193 ⭐️ Astar joins the first East Asia Polkadot hackathon, HackaDot 2023! https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1646571514932899841

⛰ The biggest event is coming soon! Japan's Blockchain Week 2023 is here with Major projects such as Sony presenting their Demo Day, with more details coming soon... #JBW2023 📝 Sign up now to join the future! - https://japanblockchainweek.jp

Leading Japanese snack food maker Calbee Inc. to deploy it's evolving potato chip NFTs on Astar Network. Calbee’s NFT chips can be found in thousands of retail stores across Japan, and the name resonates with most Japanese 🇯🇵 Check out if you are in Japan. https://medium.com/astar-network/leading-japanese-snack-food-maker-calbee-inc-1df16b42b2b6

🎉 We've hit a major milestone! 🎉 Over 500k holders in our community! ✨ Thanks for growing with us on this long road! 🛑 Next stop, 1 million holders! Learn more here - https://astar.subscan.io/account

Exciting news! 📣 Astar's future keeps expanding with our Smart Contracts 2.0 release, and we've teamed up with Subscan to showcase Wasm Smart Contracts on their dashboard UI! ✨ Check it out now at -https://astar.subscan.io/wasm_contract_dashboard

Exciting news! Join us today for a Twitter Space AMA with Astar x Equilibrium @3PM UTC! 💬 We'll be discussing our latest collaborations and the launch of EQD, bringing more value to our ecosystems. See you there! 👉 https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1rmxPkmDDYZJN

This weeks update is the Smartest of all Contracts! 🧠 Smart Contracts 2.0 now available with Wasm Launch Day! 📝 https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1643856263514820608 Astar x 1inch join "Web3 Tokyo Hangout" 🤝 https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1643735275032694786 AI Bot is released with naming contest 🤖 https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1643410649199022080 Astar RPC Node is now live on Flux ⚙️ https://twitter.com/AstarNetwork/status/1642950351639953410

All the info in one place☝️ https://t.co/F5jGCbyA0Q Get ready to explore the @Polkadot ecosystem like never before with https://t.co/nhBkujVDlu, which now aggregates important links for supported chains! Just click the 3 dots on the right to access a comprehensive menu, including Subscan, Discord, a chain's dapp(s), and more 🔥 https://t.co/hCq5Utu9oK

🎉 We want to thank the community and speakers joining us for Wasm Launch Day! ✨ As part of Smart Contracts 2.0, we're celebrating with a commemorative NFT from Paras NFT Marketplace. Mint yours now! https://launchpad.paras.id/ 👏 Catch the recap on Crowdcast: https://crowdcast.io/c/wasm-launch-day