Band Protocol X Astar zKatana: Enabling ZK-Rollup Interoperability on Astar zkEVM Testnet
Building on our strong, long-standing collaboration, Band Protocol has deployed its decentralized oracle services on the zKatana testnet (Astar zkEVM testnet).
We are thrilled to share a significant milestone in the ongoing integration between Band Protocol and Astar Network. Building on our strong, long-standing collaboration, Band Protocol has deployed its decentralized oracle services on the zKatana testnet (Astar zkEVM testnet). This integration heralds a new era in our joint journey, bringing the power of Band Protocol's price feeds and data oracles to the forefront of Astar's innovative Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution.
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Previous Integration Announcement: Band Protocol Integrates with Astar Network
Band Protocol’s Seamless Interoperability with ZK-Rollups for zKatana
zKatana, Astar Network's latest zkEVM Layer 2 solution, stands at the forefront of blockchain innovation, developed using Polygon's Chain Development Kit (CDK). This solution enables Astar zkEVM to expand its reach into the Ethereum ecosystem, leveraging the advanced capabilities of zk rollups.
Integrating Band Protocol's price feeds into the zKatana testnet (Astar zkEVM testnet) marks a significant advancement, opening up new possibilities for developers and the broader DeFi community within the Astar zKatana ecosystem. By distinguishing itself among other oracle solutions with its cross-chain compatibility, high-speed data queries, and customizable data feeds, this makes us an ideal match for the diverse needs of a blockchain ecosystem like Astar zkEVM.
Band Protocol's commitment to interoperability significantly enhances the capabilities of zKatana through full support of ZK-rollups, crucial for providing robust and reliable data feeds. This integration is vital for the efficiency and security of smart contracts and dApps within the Astar zkEVM testnet environment. It also ensures that developers on the Astar Network can confidently utilize our secure, decentralized oracles, benefiting from seamless integration with existing EVM tools and chains, thereby accessing the most reliable data for their innovative applications.
Empowering DeFi on Astar zKatana with A Shared Vision
The deployment of Band Protocol on the zKatana testnet ( zkEVM testnet) represents more than just a technological integration; it symbolizes a fusion of shared goals and visions. By integrating Band Protocol's decentralized oracles, we not only enhance the security and reliability of Astar zKatana for DeFi applications but also significantly boost user confidence in Astar zKatana. This enhancement is expected to drive greater adoption of Astar zKatana’s dApps and contribute to the overall growth and success of the network.
Furthermore, the decentralized nature of Band's oracles aligns perfectly with Astar Network’s commitment to onboarding mainstream, allowing developers to easily expand into the Ethereum ecosystem. This synergy paves the way for a more robust and scalable blockchain ecosystem, well-equipped to meet the evolving demands of the web3 world.
Attracting a Diverse Audience For Astar zKatana with Band Protocol
The integration of Band Protocol's oracles significantly benefits developers by simplifying the integration of reliable data into their smart contracts, fostering the creation of more complex and trustworthy dApps. This enhanced reliability and security attract not only developers but also investors and users in the DeFi space, who are looking for robust and credible dApps. The presence of Band Protocol in Astar Network’s ecosystem serves as a major draw for these key stakeholders, further bolstering Astar Network's appeal and growth potential.
What’s Next?
As Astar Network gears up for the launch of its Astar zkEVM, Band Protocol is focused on integrating our oracles with Astar's zkEVM testnet, laying the groundwork for their support on our mainnet. This commitment ensures that our oracle service continues to play a crucial role in this exciting new chapter, contributing significantly to the success and growth of Astar's innovative platform within the Ethereum ecosystem.
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Astar zkEVM
Astar Network is the gateway for projects across enterprises, entertainment & gaming in Japan and beyond, driving global adoption and delivering web3 to billions. It leverages a cross-virtual machine powered by Polygon and Polkadot to offer customizable blockchain solutions that accelerate web3 adoption. With zk-powered Ethereum L2 Scaling (zkEVM), EVM, WASM, and a cutting-edge ecosystem, Astar delivers robust, secure, and interoperable web3 technology.
Astar zkEVM is the new Layer-2 solution to scale a web3 experience on Ethereum with zero knowledge (ZK) technology. Astar Network adds an EVM equivalent environment that is seamlessly compatible with existing smart contracts, developer tools, and wallets on Ethereum.
About Band Protocol
Band Protocol is a cross-chain data oracle platform with the aspiration to build high-quality suites of web3 development products. The flagship oracle solution aggregates and connects real-world data and APIs to smart contracts, enabling smart contract applications such as DeFi, prediction markets, and games to be built on-chain without relying on the single point of failure of a centralized oracle.
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