Astar Network (ASTR) is a decentralised smart contract platform built on the Polkadot ecosystem. It is designed to facilitate the development of decentralised applications (dApps) while supporting multi-chain interoperability. Astar provides a robust infrastructure for developers to create scalable dApps and rewards them through its innovative dApp staking mechanism. Key features include compatibility with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and WebAssembly (Wasm) smart contracts, a supply-reducing burn mechanism, and strong cross-chain capabilities.
Astar Network operates as a Layer 1 blockchain built using the Substrate framework, allowing seamless integration with the Polkadot ecosystem. Its key operational aspects include:
Astar Network enables various real-world applications and is particularly suited for the following industries:
Astar has also partnered with notable organisations like Binance Labs and Coinbase Ventures, enhancing its ecosystem and adoption potential.
Astar Network was founded by Sota Watanabe and initially launched as Plasm Network in 2019. In 2021, it was rebranded to Astar Network to emphasise its focus on building a multi-chain ecosystem. Significant milestones include:
Since its inception, Astar has evolved into a prominent player within the Polkadot ecosystem, offering unique features that support decentralised application development and multi-chain functionality.
The Astar price is $0.12755124 AUD, representing a +4.87% from the day prior.
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The trading volume of Astar (ASTR) is $85.4M AUD in the last 24hrs, representing a +4.87% from the day prior.
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The current market cap of Astar (ASTR) is $920.5M AUD.
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The current circulating supply of Astar (ASTR) is 7.4B.
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