# Astar Network

> Connecting you to web3

Astar Network helps users build cross-chain applications using both Ethereum and WebAssembly smart contracts within the Polkadot ecosystem.

Astar Network helps developers build multi-chain applications by providing a smart contract hub supporting both Ethereum Virtual Machine and WebAssembly environments. As a Polkadot parachain, users can deploy cross-chain dApps, earn rewards through the Build2Earn program, and stake ASTR tokens to support projects through dApp staking mechanisms.

- Type: Network
- Sector: Blockchain Platforms
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2019-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/astar_network

## Products

- [Astar Network](https://thegrid.id/profiles/astar_network): Astar Network operates as a Layer 1 blockchain on Substrate, functioning as a Polkadot parachain with dual smart contract execution supporting Ethereum Virtual Machine and WebAssembly environments. The platform enables cross-chain interoperability through Polkadot's relay chain architecture and distributes block rewards between validators and developers via a dApp staking mechanism. (L1, Live, Main Product)
- [Astar zkEVM](https://thegrid.id/profiles/astar_network): Astar zkEVM was a Layer 2 scaling solution using Polygon's zero-knowledge technology and Chain Development Kit for off-chain transaction execution with Ethereum finality. The platform offered EVM equivalence and native account abstraction while connecting to Polygon's AggLayer for cross-chain operations. As of March 2025, Astar zkEVM has been deprecated and is no longer accessible. (L2, Discontinued)

## Assets

- [Astar (ASTR)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/astar_network): ASTR is the native token of Astar Network, a Polkadot parachain supporting both EVM and WebAssembly smart contracts. It is used to pay transaction fees, secure the network through nominated proof-of-stake, and participate in governance. The network distributes block rewards between validators and developers via a dApp staking mechanism, allowing token holders to stake ASTR to support specific applications and earn rewards while funding development. (Native)

## Links

- [Main](https://astar.network)
- [Documentation](https://docs.astar.network)
- [Forum](https://forum.astar.network)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://astar.network/brand-asset-kit)
- [Privacy policy](https://astar.network/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Service](https://astar.network/term-of-use)
- [Blog](https://astar.network/blog)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/AstarNetwork)
- [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@AstarNetwork)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/AstarNetwork)
- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/astarnetwork)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/PlasmOfficial)
- [Medium](https://medium.com/astar-network)

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