Astar Network's NFT extravaganza: Japanese-style magic on the mainnet

Astar Network's NFT extravaganza: Japanese-style magic on the mainnet

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by Liza Tanasova

3 years ago

Astar Network, a Polkadot parachain, has unveiled plans for an NFT campaign to commemorate the launch of Astar zkEVM's mainnet, a groundbreaking Ethereum layer-2 chain powered by Polygon technology.

Scheduled for Q1 2024, the Astar Network's NFT campaign is set to mark the introduction of the Astar zkEVM mainnet, developed using the Polygon Chain Development Kit (CDK). Drawing inspiration from Japanese culture, the campaign adopts the concept of popular Japanese capsule machines to distribute random prizes.

Participation in the campaign involves users exploring projects on Astar zkEVM, engaging in on-chain and off-chain quests to earn rewards. These rewards encompass exclusive NFTs crafted by Astar Network and other participating projects, immersing users in a narrative inspired by Japanese folktales. The presentation of rewards through virtual capsule machines, customized by participating projects, adds an element of excitement to the experience.

The unique rewards include a collection of Japanese-inspired characters that users can mint, collect, and enhance by meeting set requirements and achieving milestones. The campaign aims to spotlight various projects, featuring enterprises, renowned IP artists, and top web3 applications.

Maarten Henskens, the head of Astar Foundation, expressed enthusiasm about the Astar zkEVM launch, emphasizing its significance for enterprise partners seeking seamless integration with Ethereum. With over 320 organizations already on board, Astar looks forward to ushering in the next wave of web3 development in Asia in 2024. The global invitation encourages projects, artists, and businesses to explore web3 and join Astar zkEVM through this builder-friendly campaign.

This initiative not only provides participants with a platform to showcase their services to Astar's global user base but also facilitates exploration of the Japanese market through collaboration with government agencies and enterprises. Projects interested in joining the NFT campaign are encouraged to express their interest by filling out the provided Google form.

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