📢 Amazing update from @gelatonetwork about activity on zKatana, the testnet for Astar zkEVM! Gelato's customizable tools & services have accelerated the development of Astar's Layer 2 on Ethereum, built using @0xPolygonLabs CDK! 🔥 Did you see the Hot take, below?

🌟 We’re announcing a campaign for the mainnet release of Astar zkEVM powered by Polygon CDK. This presents a unique opportunity for like-minded projects and companies. ▶️ Fill out this form if you want to see your project in the campaign: forms.gle/QQsvgevd39PWHCNT9 Campaign Overview: The campaign celebrates the release of Astar zkEVM mainnet, scheduled to launch Q1 2024. It will spotlight the Astar zkEVM ecosystem, where you can explore new projects on-chain and off-chain. Participating will give community members access to exclusive artwork prepared by the Astar Foundation and participating projects. These projects include enterprises, popular IP artists, and top web3 applications. Astar Network’s Japanese roots, rich culture, and traditions will be seen and felt throughout the event. The campaign draws inspiration from the highly popular Japanese capsule machines and the mechanism of attaining random prizes in sphere-shaped capsules. You will be presented with virtual versions, each customized individually for participating projects and displayed on a dedicated website. Mint and collect limited NFTs by interacting with each project’s machine, all while partaking in an immersive storyline that draws from Japanese folklore. Why are web3 projects signing up? Exposure As pioneers in utilizing the Polygon CDK (Chain Development Kit), and becoming the largest parachain in terms of market cap in the Polkadot ecosystem, Astar has already built a dedicated user base that spans blockchains and geographies. The campaign is designed for anyone to visit and interact with ecosystem projects. Not just web3 natives. Entering Japan Participating in the campaign opens up opportunities for your project to dive into the Japanese web3 market. Astar Network is a central force in driving the country’s web3 adoption by consulting government agencies and collaborating with Japanese enterprises increasingly interested in joining the web3 domain. ▶️ Fill out the following form if you are interested in seeing your project in the campaign: forms.gle/QQsvgevd39PWHCNT9 We’ll review your application and contact you with more details regarding the campaign's timeline and the necessary preparation. Join us in the celebratory Astar zkEVM launch campaign. We look forward to exploring innovative collaborations that will kickstart the mainnet release.