3 reasons to build web3 in Japan 🗾: 1️⃣ The Government of Japan is pro web3 2️⃣ Leading enterprises like Sony already exploring 3️⃣ Huge potential at the intersection of gaming and Japanese IPs 🎮 What would you add?

📢 The Astar Peers Program is being revamped to be more inclusive! This revised proposal is poised to launch a robust incentivization program, inviting community members from underrepresented regions to run nodes. 🙌 Read more here:

Join @WatanabeSota tomorrow for his AMA with @HTX_Global 🎤 /HTX_Global/status/1709863499243913271

New cross-chain transfers of DOT are now live in Nova Wallet! ✨ You can now easily transfer DOT between Astar Polkadot, Moonbeam, HydraDX, Bifrost, Interlay, Acala, Pendulum & Parallel using Nova Wallet! 🔀 Download Nova Wallet! 🚀 https://novawallet.io

🦑 We're excited to join the @polkadot ink! Hackathon powered by @encodeclub as a proud Partner! Get ready for an insightful workshop and a chance to take on our bounty challenge! Innovators, this is your moment to shine! More info: 👇 https://t.co/fJ0aCcmMyX

⛓️ With the launch of our Astar zkEVM testnet this month, alongside @gelatonetwork , we will say hello to the world of Ethereum, with @0xPolygonLabs 👋 Want to join our zkEVM journey? Complete our DeForm here: https://t.co/26HUaRWFC7

🔥 @SingularRMRK integrates @AstarNetwork ! 1️⃣ This will see Astar integrated into Singular's Modular NFT trading dApp, https://t.co/j4FaqFs24p 2️⃣ https://t.co/RTQgpx13nR The no-code deployment dApp for minting NFTs 3️⃣ https://t.co/4o7Se5di2Q The ERC721s dApp for Modular NFT…

👀 Pyth Price Feeds coming to zkEVM? @PythNetwork x @AstarNetwork 🤝 #PoweredByPyth

🎤 Our Community Lead, @0xRamz joined the @NonFungibleGuys on their 109th episode! Check it out below 👇

Missed @WatanabeSota 🔥 presentation with Sandeep at Token 2049? Don't worry; we've got you covered! 💡 In just 12 minutes learn how Astar will bridge two ecosystems (Polkadot & Ethereum) and bring web3 mass adoption to Japan with @0xPolygonLabs . ▶️

How will @AstarNetwork and @0xPolygon unlock web3 in Japan together? Answers will be shared in today's Space. See you there!

👋 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! ▶️ https://x.com/0xPolygonLabs/status/1707869287988261091?s=20

🚀Get the latest update from @bao1993jp 's Weekly Journal #36! 🌐 1⃣ @cosmize_io x @StartaleHQ x @mizuhobank 2⃣ @Heal3official x @PacificMeta 3⃣ @gelatonetwork supports @AstarzkEVM 4⃣ @MoonFitOfficial 's Free Mint campaign 5⃣ @sentioxyz dApp Staking Apply

How are @AstarNetwork and @0xPolygon unlocking web3 in Japan? Clear your calendar for Monday, October 2nd to learn more from @sandeepnailwal and @WatanabeSota :

🔥Monumental news!🔥 Astar zkEVM is now powered by @gelatonetwork ; accelerating its development while providing hosting, monitoring & web3 services seamlessly; built with @0xPolygonLabs CDK🔗 Together with Gelato, we're ready to onboard the next billion users to web3!

🍶 Mizuho Bank, the third largest bank in Japan, partners with @StartaleHQ & @cosmize_io to boost awareness of the 500-year old tradition of brewing Kuma Shochu! They will create a unique digital collection on Astar Network for any Shochu connoisseur who attends events to learn about this rich tradition! Attendees receive True NFTs from @KumaShochuPoC23 that grant them special perks at local distilleries in the Hitoyoshi Kuma region. ⛰️ Learn more about this fascinating application of web3 technology on Astar to build brand awareness: https://t.co/f1mf2g7cZQ

What has been cooking? It has been some time since we announced our new Tokenomics 2.0 and dApp Staking v3. How is that development going? 1️⃣ - 𝐓𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝟐.𝟎 - Phase 1: implement & test the 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐕𝐌 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭✅: The implementation of…

📝 Registration is open to join the ZK launch! Astar Tech Stack is already compatible with leading developer tools, meaning you can build apps today with both Solidity and Rust. Now, we're developing zk-rollups on Astar! Learn more & join the launch: https://t.co/26HUaRW7Mz

A great introduction to the ASTR token by @SwyftxAU ! ⭐ ASTR is central to the entire network and essential to our dApp staking program to support builders and reward ASTR stakers! ▶️ Join their Learn & Earn event to discover more: https://t.co/m9e9CgziGI

Welcome @MoonFitOfficial to our staking program, and leave a ❤️ below! 👀 Now live on Astar Network and bringing new perks to ASTR stakers! 👇

Thanks to everyone who joined our community event in Shibuya last week! We had @MihailoBjelic , co-founder of Polygon, joining us on the stage for an insightful panel and an interactive Q&A session. 🙌 Excited for the future of interoperability.

Couldn't make it to Sub0 but still want all the alpha? 💡 Talks and panels are now live on YT! Check out our Head of Foundation, @henskensm , on a panel discussing Defi Apps on parachains.

Some impressions from our team get-together in Lisbon during Polkadot's #Sub0 conference. 🙌 What might they have been talking about?

Did you know that we have an AI assistant for all things Astar? 🤖 Meet Astari, and ask her anything you've always wanted to know about Astar. Give it a try on our Discord:

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🛠️ We’re happy to say that the proposal for ink!Hub tooling, designed together with @AstarNetwork and @PhalaNetwork , has been approved by OpenGov! This shows how important WASM and the Rust-based @ink_lang is—all this points to an exciting future!

Congrats to @xalice_NFT on the successful start of their campaign, and thanks for choosing Astar! ⭐

Happy Friday! Wondering what's happening in web3 in Japan? 🗼 Catch all the latest in our Japan Web3 Roundup: https://t.co/AM9NLWsB8b

All developers are invited to work with Mazda and Mitsubishi Estate to innovate their business. 🎉 There are 2 exciting themes for you to join: 🚗 Drive to Earn 🏙️ Web3 City at Tokyo Station ▶️ Learn more here: https://t.co/D5ieXfkymj This is a great opportunity for you to work closely with industry leaders. Winners will receive additional support to bring their projects to a global stage. Plus, you'll have a chance to network with our hackathon partners: • Mazda • Mitsubishi Estate • @verylonganimals • @biconomy • @AstarNetwork_JP • ... and many more! Developers can build using our Astar Substrate solution, the backend technology that supports both EVM and a WASM environment. Sound interesting? 📝 Join here: https://t.co/XgKG7u8Njs

Rewards are up for grabs in the #PolkaPals Quest II. 🏆 Make sure you complete the quests to have a chance to win. Check the link below, you still have time to join us! 🙌

🍣 @sushitop_jp is working with Orix Bank to distribute exclusive NFTs to visitors to celebrate the opening of a new exhibition in @Sumida_Aquarium . All it takes is a QR code and access to a mobile browser🐠 Get yours if you're in town.

Last week, our team was in Singapore, attending #token2049. They came back full of insights and excited to continue building in Asia and beyond. For some of the trends they observed, head to our blog 💡 : https://t.co/3fYAxZ7Dcc

🏰 The #sub0 Closing Party is taking place in a 19th century palace! 🕗 8:00pm - late 🎟️ Register: https://t.co/pagyTi6AyN 🙏 Thank you hosting: @PhalaNetwork @AstarNetwork @subsquid @NovaWalletApp @InvArchitect @MangataFinance @SubsocialChain @t3rn_io @joinwebzero

Thanks for the shoutout @PolkadotInsider . ⭐ Check out their comprehensive thread on Astar zkEVM and how we will enable the multichain future.

Our Community Lead @0xRamz will be going live with the team from @MoonFitOfficial 👟 Join the AMA and learn more about the innovative fitness solution.

Great news for the Polkadot ecosystem and all the parachains that will soon tap into the trusted asset🙌 Another sign of further adoption.

We're pleased to share @QuickswapDEX 's governance proposal to launch on Astar passes at nearly 100% approval! ☑️ The largest DEX on Polygon x Astar. 🤝 Watch this space 👀

For those of you attending #sub0 in Lisbon this week, join our team at the afterparty tomorrow night! 🥳 Secure your tickets, and see you soon 👋

If you are in town for Decentral Tokyo, stop by our booth and say hi. 🗼 We're looking forward to meeting you!🤩

Thanks to everyone who joined our Supernova AMA last week, where we discussed all things Astar zkEVM, our multichain vision, and the benefits of this expansion for the Astar community. 🙌 If you missed it, you can listen to the recording here:

Shoutout to the @Picasso_Network team for adding a new pool for Astar tokens. 🌊 Check it out 👇

Exciting Collaboration 🌟 We are thrilled to collaborate with @Aleph__Zero and @PhalaNetwork to introduce ink!Hub. Designed for the @ink_lang community on @Polkadot , it offers a streamlined and enhanced ink! development experience. Your vote can shape the future of decentralized development. Vote Aye and support innovation and progress. ✅ https://t.co/eNOq3NJHA6

Great to see Astar trending on @coingecko during the week of our biggest announcement to date!💫

On our space on web3 security @maikaisogawa shared her wisdom that she has collected from interviewing Crypto OGs. 🧠 Sometimes the best thing to do is to wait and watch the magic happen. Check out all of the web3 security space 🔗👇 /AstarNetwork/status/1694696186014220336?s=20

📈 Astar Bulletin August Report 🚀: • 2650 mins read 📖 • 2550 views 👀 • 50 daily Medium page visitors 📰 • 110+ new Twitter followers 🐦 Happy Sunday, everyone! 🌞 Keep soaring with @AstarNetwork ! 🚀

For decentralized systems to work, you must own your asset. @dumatoma explains how in this system, scammers will always be prevalent and how we must help understand self-custody and the security involved. 🔐 Listen to the entire Japan Web3 Security Space: /AstarNetwork/status/1694696186014220336?s=20

This week - Cosmos Voice #88 In Russian-speaking community of @cosmos we'll have: @AstarNetwork and @swisstronik 14:00 UTC Every Sunday already 88 weeks in a row! Feel free to join or ask questions in any language! https://t.me/CosmosEcosystem_ru?videochat=1a5bf01bb448d0d35c…

I provided a brief overview of Astar zkEVM, with a focus on its relevance to the Japanese market 🇯🇵 for global @AstarNetwork Community. I'm excited about the upcoming expansion of @0xPolygon zkEVM and the Supernets ,@AstarzkEVM ecosystem. https://mirror.xyz/0x4541F2B4825cc5ec9f56c567678a7cB8066f48CE/d2Jays0jVnqqqua_giIuwz6aFMnmGEh2a9YjNio-fiU…

Introducing our distinguished speaker for #DCENTRALTokyo🗼, @library_02 , the Japan Head of Business Development of @AstarNetwork 🗓️: 19th-20th September, 2023 🎟️: https://t.co/cQzgCevaFD See you there!🙌 #DCENTRAL

🚨 Having delivered Supernova and shared our vision for Astar 2.0, we will now share our plan for driving value to ASTR, its holders, our dApps, and our community. 🧵 Read our plan to deliver value to ASTR and listen tomorrow to the in-depth AMA space 👇