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

Astar Network and Startale HQ are merging to kick off a 2-phase strategy: #AstarEvolution. By combining Astar's robust tech foundation with Startale's industry collaborations, we're creating a powerhouse of innovation. Our goal? To deliver comprehensive, integrated blockchain solutions that meet the growing demand in the global community. This merger isn't just about growth—it's about transformation. 🧬 We're optimizing resources, accelerating innovation, and strengthening our market position. Plus, we're expanding globally with new hubs and attracting top talent. Learn more: https://astar.network/blog/astar-evolution-a-2-phase-strategy-with-startale-39 Partnerships are key to our evolution. We're proud to have backing from industry giants like Sony Network Communications, Samsung Next, and UOB Venture Management. These collaborations will significantly enhance our web3 product development capabilities. What does this mean for our community? 👥 Expect more opportunities, innovative & impactful products, and tools designed to enhance your web3 experience. The Astar brand you know and love will remain central to our mission. Don’t forget to set your reminders for the upcoming Astar Foundation Update discussion with Sota Watanabe (CEO of StartaleHQ & Founder of Astar Network.) & Maarten (Head of Astar Foundation) 👉

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PS: Drop your questions for the upcoming AMA on Twitter or on Discord. Transparency and community-driven growth are our core values. The Astar Foundation will continue to support key initiatives, including on-chain Treasury Management, governance, and our Ecosystem Agents Program. This is just the beginning of our evolutionary journey. Stay tuned for more details on upcoming phases as we work to bring web3 technology to billions. The future of decentralized technology starts here. 🌐

📢 Astar community, LayerZero Labs is offering a reward distribution for our community. Check if you're eligible: 1️⃣ Held $ASTR on Astar zkEVM during the snapshot on May 1st 2️⃣ Meet all L0’s eligibility criteria (including anti-Sybil checker) The final list of eligible users will be decided by the LayerZero Foundation. ✅ Check your eligibility in the link below:

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🪂 Yoki Origins Rewards: A Big Thank You to Our Community! ​ We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our Yoki campaign and the upcoming rewards for all our dedicated participants. ​ Read on for Part 1 of Next Steps ​ We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and helped us spread the word, near and far, about our Astar zkEVM Layer 2. Your enthusiasm and support have been invaluable to the success of the Yoki Origins campaign. ​ ✨ Campaign Highlights ​ In total, over 3M Yoki related NFTs were minted! We are excited to share the breakdown: ​ 🔸 OMA Minted: A total of 2.1M OMA tokens were successfully minted during the campaign. 🔸 Capsules Minted: 434K capsules distributed. 🔸 Basic Yoki Minted: 388K magical Yoki brought to life. 🔸 Yoki Fused: 118K Yoki were fused to create a new one. 🔸 Unique Users: Over 58K unique users participated in the campaign, contributing to its overwhelming success. ​ ✨ Eligibility & Other Criteria ​ To understand the upcoming rewards, the following criteria was used to determine who would be eligible for the airdrop and in what quantity: ​ 💥 Fused Yoki: At least 6 “Fused Yoki” from different species of base Yoki. Ex: 1 Base Fox and 1 of its fusions counts as a single “Fused Yoki” ​ To calculate the rewards, we took into consideration the following points: ​ ⛽️ Gas Consumption: The amount of ETH the user used in order to mint the Yoki related NFTs. 🔮 Lore Points: Accumulated points during the campaign and boost. 🌱 Early Adopter: A user who joined the campaign prior to and at the time of the first Yoki Origins snapshot. ​ ✨Vesting Schedule - Starting from July ​ The rewards will be distributed over a period of three months to ensure a fair and stable release: ​ 1️⃣ Claim 1: The first 50% of the rewards will be released. 2️⃣ Claim 2: An additional 25% will be released. 3️⃣ Claim 3: The remaining 25% will be released. ​ 📻 Stay tuned for the final Part 2 which will contain the last details.

💫 The voting period has started! It’s time to join dApp Staking and support your favorite project! ▶️ Stake your Astar tokens here: portal.astar.network You’ll benefit from these features: 🔹 Enhanced Security: You can now use your Ledger device for cold storage staking! 🔹 Dynamic Inflation: Receive consistent rewards through all market conditions. 🔹 Staking for Everyone: The new staking experience makes staking ASTR easy. 🎁 Join now to receive bonus rewards! 10 days remain until voting period closes: portal.astar.network

📣 Join us for the Astar Community Call this Friday, June 14 at 2pm UTC! Agenda: 🔹 dApp Staking: New voting period 🔥 ASTR Burn: Reducing inflation 🌟 Yoki Origins: Closing event 📹

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Don’t miss the latest updates and exciting discussions with Maarten, Ramz, and Kahori!

Exciting news for the Astar community! 💫 The first vote on Astar Off-chain Governance is now open. Use your $ASTR tokens to vote on C14 dApp Staking application. 🗳 Cast your vote here:

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Shape Astar's ecosystem and make your voice heard! 🗣

Astar Development Updates - Report # 1 Date: 2024/06/07 Introduction Welcome to Astar's weekly development update! In this topic, we provide you with the latest advancements, enhancements, and fixes across our protocol, portal, and network. Our goal is to keep you informed about the ongoing improvements and ensure you have the best possible experience. This week, there are no new runtime or network upgrades to announce, but we do have an exciting Portal update to share with the community. Portal Updates ⚙️ Features - The Portal Dashboard page was updated via #1289, which introduced inflation charts and redesigned the Data dashboard. The community can monitor real-time token inflation on this dashboard. - A Wallet Connect feature was incorporated into the wallet connection modal as detailed in #1278. Users can now connect their EVM wallets to the Astar portal using wallet connect. - Finally, a banner highlighting the start of the next dApp Staking voting period was added to the Portal in #1299. 🐛 Fixes - A bug in the XCM transfer interface concerning the switching between different XC20 tokens has been fixed. This fix can be found in #1294. 🔄 Refactors - A series of code refactors have been executed: the ledger migrate UIs for dApp staking V3 have been eliminated #1293, the dApp Staking v2 code has been scrapped in #1283, and the Yoki campaign banner has been removed in #1297. Join the discussion 👉

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Thank you for your continuous support and feedback!

✨ dApp Staking is a safe haven for web3 stakers and all web3 believers with many extra opportunities. Staking ASTR is not only beneficial to you but also critical for the network's ecosystem. dApp Staking is dynamic and offers security with unique features: 🔹 Enhanced Security: Stake safely with full control over your assets. 🔹 Dynamic Inflation: Adjusts with market conditions, ensuring stability. 🔹 Oracle Integration: Real-time updates provide the true market value of ASTR. 🔹 Staking Rewards for Everyone: Simplified staking process, daily rewards, & a long-term solution for both you and developers. ⭐️ Maarten Henskens, Head of Astar Foundation, outlines all of this and more here ⤵️ https://astar.network/blog/dynamic-staking-astar-s-innovation-that-adapts-to-market-conditions-37

New day, New YoPort, let's welcome Doge Pound Project! 🎰 🐶 Doge Pound has landed at Yoki Origins on Astar zkEVM with a pack of limited-edition puppies, powered by Mintpad! These 100K unique adorable pups were crafted in collaboration with Doge Pound, the world's most famous dogs in NFTs! 🐾 Don't miss out on claiming your very own furry friend 👉

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🌅 Good Day Astar Community 🌅 We have a few updates to share with you: 1️⃣ Defi YoPorts are back on Yoki Origins! 🦊 Quickswap, Arthswap, and L2X YoPorts have been re-activated. - Each Defi YoPort now has a 15-minute recurrence limit. This means quests must be completed and verified every 15 minutes to continue minting new NFTs. - When verifying on-chain quests, if the total OMAs held before the quest plus the OMAs earned exceed 50, no OMAs will be awarded, and the transaction will fail. You'll need to wait 15 minutes before trying again. - The VeryLongSwap quests have been deactivated due to YoPort being sold out. Go check out these YoPorts 👉

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We want to highlight that multiple team members have confirmed the accurate verification of on-chain quests and the acquisition of OMAs. However, occasional glitches and latency may occur due to the complexity of reading blockchain data. The Astar team will monitor quest statuses periodically, but if you encounter any issues, please inform us through Discord tickets or the Yoki Origins channel. 2️⃣ Following the reorganization that occurred on Astar zkEVM between March 6 and 8, our CTO Shaun has shared additional details on the forum. ⤵️

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Polygon has released a post-mortem report detailing the root causes of the incident. I encourage you to read it to gain insights into the event and what we can expect moving forward. 🤓 3️⃣ Discovering Mazda NFT: Meta-Mazda Secret NFTs on Astar zkEVM, The Mazda YoPort has made its debut in Yoki Origins, so grab some of these amazing NFTs before they're gone 👉

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Watch the official teaser for Mazda. 🚙 💨

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Have fun playing Yoki and wishing you a wonderful week! 💫

🏅 Introducing the Leaderboard: Showcase Your Yoki Collection and Lore Mastery! The Yoki leaderboard is now live! 🙌 This leaderboard is your stage to flaunt your progress and achievements within the adventure of Yoki Origins. Check your journey now 👉

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Collect and evolve Yoki to climb the ranks, enhance your community standing, unlock exclusive rewards, and master the art of exploration and collection to secure your position at the top! 🏆 Deep dive into the Scoring System 🏆 "Lore" is the essence of your journey within Yoki Origins - a point system based on various in-game activities. The more lore you accumulate, the higher you climb on the Yoki Leaderboard. 🤔 How can you earn Lore? Here's how: It's by owning the assets and gaining lore through acquiring Capsules, Yoki, and YoPort NFTs. - 1 capsule = 1 Lore. - Base Yoki = 5 Lore. - Fused Yoki = 50 Lore. - Ecosystem projects’ NFT = Amount of OMA rewards assigned to the YoPort x3 Ex: For free mint NFT, user will get YoPort = 1 OMA reward x3 = 3 Lore, Ex: For Onigiriman NFT user will get = 5 OMA reward x3 = 15 Lore 🤩 Bonus Lore: Earn extra Lore by fulfilling specific criteria. Bonus Lore tied to Yoki ownership is only valid as long as you hold the Yoki. Transferring, selling, or fusing a Yoki will revoke the corresponding bonus Lore. - Fused Yoki which you fused on your own (not traded, bought or transferred) = 50 Lore (Multiple times) - Completing all three fused Yoki of a single type = 100 Lore. (Only once) - Completing all 36 types of fused Yoki = 1000 Lore. (Only once) 💯 There are special REWARDS for folks joining this journey!!! Stay tuned for more updates on the boost!!! Coming soon!!!

🎰 New day, New YoPorts, let's welcome DappRadar & NFT Trader! 🎰 🔘 DappRadar stands as the ultimate World’s Dapp Store, fueled by RADAR and governed by the community. Be part of the Astar zkEVM’s Yoki Origins adventure by solving the DappRadar quest and minting the NFT to receive 5 OMAs! By collecting some fused Yokis, you also have a chance to win a DappRadar PRO membership for 1 month- stay tuned for updates. No more waiting – take the leap now! 👉

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😃 NFT Trader, an evolving player in digital asset exchange, is enhancing the NFT trading experience on Astar zkEVM. 💼 Beyond just trading, they're introducing an innovative Web3 chat app, becoming a complete ecosystem. This evolution blends security, creativity, and smooth communication. Join the buzz and become part of this incredible journey 👉

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TL;DR ☝️ Astar zkEVM is running smoothly! We're being transparent and updating the community to keep everyone informed. The Sequencer issue on Astar zkEVM was triggered by an L1 re-org. Astar, Polygon, and Gelato developers swiftly identified and fixed the root cause. ✅ Funds were secure. Thank you for your continued support. Let's keep pushing the space forward, let's keep building!

Hello everyone, We are experiencing a network issue on Astar zkEVM related to the sequencer because of the L1 reorg. ✅ Funds are safe. ✅ Devs are grinding. What's the next step? > We're working diligently alongside the Polygon and Gelato team to navigate through this issue. > We're actively engaged in resolving the issue comprehensively and will keep the community updated. We're here, and we're building. Thank you so much for your support. 🙏

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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Set a reminder for tomorrow's Space on Web3 Gaming, hosted by @AlphAirdrop 🔥 💡 Sneak peak into product releases 🗣️ Hear from the teams building the next gen of games 🎮 Get insights into future gaming trends ... and more! 🗓️ Tomorrow, January 16th @ 2:30pm UTC ❓ Have a…

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