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OKX Launches X1, New zkEVM Layer-2 Network, Built with Polygon CDK

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Knowledge, Gnosis, CDK, Engineering, EVM, Ecosystem, IDEX, Polygon, OKX, OKB, Decentralized finance, ZK, Video game, Cryptocurrency, Astar, Cosmos, Web3, Dapp, Polka dot, Ethereum

Additionally, and as part of the collaboration between OKX and Polygon Labs, OKX will become a core contributor to Polygon CDK, and will invest substantial engineering resources to enhance the technology stack for Ethereum scaling solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, and as part of the collaboration between OKX and Polygon Labs, OKX will become a core contributor to Polygon CDK, and will invest substantial engineering resources to enhance the technology stack for Ethereum scaling solutions.
  • The utilization of Polygon CDK technology represents a significant leap forward, enabling developers to design and deploy ZK L2 solutions on Ethereum with ease.
  • Looking ahead, Polygon CDK-deployed chains can interoperate and coexist within a larger network of ZK-powered L2s in the Polygon CDK ecosystem.
  • In the coming weeks, OKX and Polygon Labs will announce more details on the collaboration, as well as upcoming developer events.

OKX Launches X1, New zkEVM Layer-2 Network, Built with Polygon CDK

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Knowledge, Gnosis, CDK, Engineering, EVM, Risk, Ecosystem, Digital, IDEX, Polygon, OKX, OKB, Decentralized finance, ZK, Video game, Cryptocurrency, Astar, Cosmos, Web3, Dapp, Polka dot, Ethereum

Additionally, and as part of the collaboration between OKX and Polygon Labs, OKX will become a core contributor to Polygon CDK, and will invest substantial engineering resources to enhance the technology stack for Ethereum scaling solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, and as part of the collaboration between OKX and Polygon Labs, OKX will become a core contributor to Polygon CDK, and will invest substantial engineering resources to enhance the technology stack for Ethereum scaling solutions.
  • X1's native token will be OKX's platform token OKB, which will be used to pay for gas fees on the network.
  • Looking ahead, Polygon CDK-deployed chains can interoperate and coexist within a larger network of ZK-powered L2s in the Polygon CDK ecosystem.
  • In the coming weeks, OKX and Polygon Labs will announce more details on the collaboration, as well as upcoming developer events.

Wanchain Announces Successful Deployment of New Cardano Bridge Solution

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Friday, August 11, 2023
Wanchain, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Blockchain, ETH, Polygon, USDC, Haskell, Avalanche, UTXO, USDT, EVM, Input/output, Astar, BTC, WAN, ADA, Cryptocurrency, Optimism, Cardano

Decentralized, non-custodial, bi-directional cross-chain bridges are officially up and running on Wanchain's Cardano Bridges.

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  • London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - August 11, 2023) - Wanchain , maker of the first public decentralized cross-chain bridge, announced today that it has successfully deployed its Cardano Bridges.
  • Powered by decentralized, non-custodial, bi-directional cross-chain bridges, Wanchain's Cardano Bridges enable greater interoperability between networks and offer a huge influx of new assets and liquidity.
  • Wanchain's Cardano Bridges advance interoperability, enabling numerous assets including ADA, other native Cardano tokens, all erc20 tokens, and several other notable assets to move seamlessly between Cardano, any EVM-based network, and select non-EVM networks.
  • The Cardano Bridges are a milestone project for Wanchain, which champions innovation and interoperability in blockchain.

Fireblocks Integrates Astar Network to Provide Institutions with Secure Access to the Leading Japanese Blockchain

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
NAB, Blockchain, Market, WASM, MPC, BNY Mellon, WJEK, Business, Decentralized finance, Government, EVM, VCS, Growth, Ecosystem, Environment, ANZ (bank), Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia, Cryptocurrency, Astar

Fireblocks, an enterprise platform to manage digital asset operations and build innovative businesses on the blockchain, has integrated Astar Network.

Key Points: 
  • Fireblocks, an enterprise platform to manage digital asset operations and build innovative businesses on the blockchain, has integrated Astar Network.
  • This will also open up access to leading DeFi protocols on Astar, such as ArthSwap.
  • Additionally, Fireblocks’ users can leverage its battle-tested MPC infrastructure to manage their own wallets in a secure fashion.
  • By leveraging our highly secure network and MPC-based wallet infrastructure, banks, exchanges, OTCs, and hedge funds can now seamlessly access Astar's assets.

JR Kyushu Railway Company Launches NFTs on Astar Network To Boost Customer Engagement

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
ASTR, Blockchain, NFT, Travel, Kyushu Railway Company, PRO, Non-fungible token, Toyota, Astar, System, Cryptocurrency

The initiative will bring real-world utility to NFTs in Japan, enabling the railway operator to strengthen its customer relationship

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  • The initiative will bring real-world utility to NFTs in Japan, enabling the railway operator to strengthen its customer relationship
    Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) – part of Japan’s largest rail network, the Japan Railway Group – today announced that it will issue NFTs on top of the Astar Network, the smart contract platform for multichain, in collaboration with P.R.O.
  • Co., Ltd. By distributing NFTs to its users, JR Kyushu aims to create new touch points with its users and enhance its existing relationship with its customers.
  • As a first proof-of-concept, JR Kyushu and PRO will distribute a free NFT during the Blockchain Expo in Tokyo from May 10th-12th displaying the new Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen.
  • As part of Japan’s largest railway network, JR Kyushu runs intercity rail services in the country’s third largest island Kyushu.

Defimoon - Web3 Audit & KYC Company - Unveils New Formula for Blockchain Security Field

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Monday, April 3, 2023
ASTR, CTF, Maintenance, Decentralized finance, AML, Adversarial machine learning, Machine learning, Astar, Ecosystem, KYC, Safety, Cryptocurrency, Audit, Security printing, Dapp

Rome, Italy, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Defimoon web3 Audit & KYC company provides a comprehensive suite of services for businesses seeking blockchain technology.

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  • Rome, Italy, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Defimoon web3 Audit & KYC company provides a comprehensive suite of services for businesses seeking blockchain technology.
  • Furthermore, this smart contract development company and web3 audit group launched two products: KYC.systems and Algem.io.
  • The Defimoon KYC and web3 Audit are a well-known names in the blockchain audit industry.
  • Regarding KYC verification, the Defimoon Security Company offers its automated on-chain platform to businesses, providing multi-layer checks.

Nokia’s People & Planet 2022 report underscores the exponential potential of digital to build a sustainable future

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Digital divide, IEEE Security & Privacy, Corporate Affairs, Nokia, Education, Health, Electricity, Industrial digital printer, Woman, GHG, Global Network Initiative, Security, Student, Divide, United Nations Global Compact, Climate change, Astar, Biophysical environment, ESG, Environment, Social, Responsibility, Cryptocurrency, Mobile phone, Renewable energy, Research

The progress made in 2022 provides a solid foundation as Nokia aims to develop ESG into a competitive advantage.

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  • The progress made in 2022 provides a solid foundation as Nokia aims to develop ESG into a competitive advantage.
  • Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced its 2022 sustainability report outlining its performance relating to the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy.
  • The ESG strategy consists of the five following strategic focus areas: Environment, Industrial Digitalization, Security & Privacy, Bridging the Digital Divide, and Responsible Business.
  • In early 2023, Nokia launched a Sustainable Finance Framework that underscores the importance of ESG to its business and financing structure.

Astar: Sony Network Communications and Astar Network’s Joint Web3 Incubation Program Receives Over 150 Registrations

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Saturday, March 11, 2023
Astar, Sony, Learning, Dame Alice Owen's School, Non-fungible token, Dragonfly, Mentorship, AWS, VC, Microsoft, Video game, Television, Polychain Capital

The Incubation Program has received more than 150 registrations since it began accepting applications on February 17, 2023.

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  • The Incubation Program has received more than 150 registrations since it began accepting applications on February 17, 2023.
  • The Web3 Incubation Program powered by Sony Network Communications and Astar will run from mid-March to mid-June.
  • Sony and Astar will be collaborating with Startale Labs, a Singapore-based company founded by Astar Network CEO Sota Watanabe, to organize the incubation program.
  • Sota Watanabe, CEO of Startale Labs and Astar Network, said, “I am amazed to see our developer community grow this quickly and welcome the new projects joining our Web3 Incubation Program with Sony Network Communications.

Enjin-backed Efinity (EFI) approved by Japan regulator

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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SINGAPORE, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Efinity token (EFI) was approved by the Japan Virtual and Crypto-assets Exchange Association (JVCEA) last January 26, 2023, allowing Japanese crypto-asset providers to handle EFI.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Efinity token (EFI) was approved by the Japan Virtual and Crypto-assets Exchange Association (JVCEA) last January 26, 2023, allowing Japanese crypto-asset providers to handle EFI.
  • EFI joins the handful of approved metaverse/gaming tokens, with Enjin Coin (ENJ), The Sandbox (SAND), Axie Infinity (AXS), Chiliz (CHZ), and Klaytn (KLAY).
  • ENJ became the first approved metaverse/gaming token in 2021.
  • Japan was described as "well developed" and an "early mover" in crypto regulation in a January 2023 Japan Times article .

Astar Network Named ‘Product of the Year’ At the JBA  Annual Blockchain Award

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Sunday, January 22, 2023
Government, WASM, PricewaterhouseCoopers, XVM, Microsoft, ASTR, DAPP, Person, Sota, XCM, BitFlyer, GMO, JBA, EY, EVM, KPMG, Blockchain, ConsenSys, Sota Watanabe, Cryptocurrency, Astar, Polka dot

Sota Watanabe, the founder of Astar Network, bagged the ‘Person of the Year’ Award for the second time in a row.

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  • Sota Watanabe, the founder of Astar Network, bagged the ‘Person of the Year’ Award for the second time in a row.
  • Tokyo, December 23, 2022 – Astar Network , the smart contract platform for multichain, has been awarded the Product of the Year at the 4th annual Blockchain Award by the Japan Blockchain Association.
  • Astar Network’s founder and CEO Sota Watanabe bagged the Person of the Year award for the second consecutive year at the same event.
  • Both Astar Network and Sota Watanabe emerged as the favorites of the Japanese Web3 community in a survey conducted by the Japan Blockchain Association (JBA).