Astar Network Emerges as Preferred Blockchain for Global Enterprises

Astar
Network
has
solidified
its
position
as
a
leading
blockchain
platform
for
global
enterprises,
according
to

astar.network.
The
recent
Yoki
Origins
campaign,
which
marked
the
launch
of
Astar
zkEVM,
demonstrated
the
network’s
potential
by
onboarding
numerous
projects
and
achieving
significant
milestones.

Launch
of
Astar
zkEVM

Astar
Network
introduced
Astar
zkEVM,
a
Layer
2
network
that
offers
fast
processing
speeds
and
low
gas
costs
while
maintaining
Ethereum’s
security.
The
platform
allows
seamless
asset
transfers
from
Ethereum
and
features
extended
tools
such
as
credit
card
payments,
making
it
user-friendly
for
global
enterprises.

Key
features
of
Astar
zkEVM
include:

• Development
  environment
  identical
  to
  Ethereum
• 95%
  to
  98%
  lower
  gas
  costs
  compared
  to
  Ethereum
• Fast
  processing
  for
  a
  smooth
  user
  experience
• Extended
  tools
  like
  credit
  card
  payments
• Designed
  for
  ease
  of
  use
  for
  global
  companies

About
Yoki
Origins

Yoki
Origins
was
a
campaign
launched
to
celebrate
Astar
zkEVM.
Participants
could
earn
and
evolve
NFTs
of ‘Yoki’,
an
original
Astar
Network
character.
The
campaign
featured
capsule
machines
called ‘YoPorts’
that
dispensed
NFTs
from
various
Web3
projects,
artists,
and
Web2
firms.

Notable
participants
included:

• BitGet
  ×
  SUZUKI
  (Jimny
  NFT
  Collaboration
  Model)
• CASIO
• Candy
  Girl
  (Twin
  Planet)
• City
  Pop
  Tokyo
  (Asobisystem×Upbond)
• DenDekaDen
  (Strata
  ×
  Toei
  Animation)
• HIS
• JAL
• JR
  Kyushu
• MAZDA
• Trekki
  NFT
  (Trip.com)

The
campaign
resulted
in
over
3
million
NFTs
minted
and
daily
transactions
reaching
up
to
100,000.
Key
milestones
achieved
include:

• 100,000+
  daily
  transactions
• 3
  million+
  NFT
  mints
• 10
  enterprise
  participants
• 40+
  Web3
  projects

Yoki
Origins
Interviews

Post-campaign,
several
participating
companies
shared
their
experiences
and
future
plans:

CASIO

CASIO
celebrated
its
50th
anniversary
by
launching
CASIO
WATCHES
NFT
at
Yoki
Origins.
The
company
appreciated
the
campaign’s
ease
of
entry
and
noted
the
positive
feedback
from
customers
exposed
to
new
creators
through
the
NFTs.
CASIO
aims
to
expand
its
Web3
initiatives
across
various
industries,
including
education
and
musical
instruments.

HIS

HIS
collaborated
with
local
VTubers
to
create
NFTs
that
highlighted
new
tourism
resources
in
Japan.
The
company
plans
to
continue
developing
Web3
projects
like
Traveler’s
Canvas
and
aims
to
create
new
value
in
its
products
and
services
through
Web3.

JAL

JAL,
in
collaboration
with
Hakuhodo,
distributed
10,000
Origami
NFTs
during
Yoki
Origins.
The
company
plans
to
offer
regional
experiences
and
benefits
to
NFT
holders
and
is
looking
forward
to
new
Web3
initiatives.

JR
Kyushu

JR
Kyushu
participated
in
Yoki
Origins
to
expand
its
user
base
and
promote
tourism
in
Kyushu
and
Japan.
The
company
plans
to
use
Astar
Network
Mainnet
and
Astar
zkEVM
to
provide
new
experiences
and
incentives
through
NFTs.

Conclusion

The
Yoki
Origins
campaign
highlighted
Astar
Network’s
robust
ecosystem
and
its
ability
to
attract
significant
interest
from
both
Web3
and
traditional
enterprises.
With
its
technical
advantages
and
comprehensive
support,
Astar
Network
continues
to
be
a
top
choice
for
companies
looking
to
enter
the
Web3
space.

The
participation
of
well-known
companies
in
Yoki
Origins,
both
from
Japan
and
globally,
paves
the
way
for
further
international
collaborations,
solidifying
Astar
Network’s
position
as
a
leading
blockchain
platform.

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source:
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