What is Astar Network?

Astar is a parachain that facilitates communication and interoperability between Polkadot and other prominent Layer-1 blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Acala, and potentially Cosmos.

Through Astar, developers can build decentralized applications (dApps) more quickly and cost-effectively, thanks to the platform's high throughput, low transaction fees, and fast finality. Additionally, Astar's compatibility with Polkadot enables different blockchain networks, such as Ethereum and Bitcoin, to work together seamlessly, eliminating the need for centralized exchanges.

What is Astar Network API?

The Astar API provides a way for applications to interface with an Astar node, which is a component of the broader Astar network. Developers can utilize the API's endpoints to interact with on-chain data and submit various transactions to the network.The API conforms to the JSON-RPC standard, which is a remote procedure call (RPC) protocol that utilizes JSON for data encoding. JSON-RPC is lightweight and stateless, making it well-suited for use in distributed systems and client-server architectures. By utilizing the Astar API, developers can integrate their applications with the Astar network in a secure and efficient manner.

How Astar improved performance and scalability?

Astar is a parachain that operates within the Polkadot network, serving a similar function to Layer-2 solutions on the Ethereum network. Put simply, a parachain is a separate blockchain network that runs in parallel to the main Polkadot chain (opens in a new tab) (known as the Relay Chain), and benefits from the underlying chain's core functionality and security features. Parachains are designed to enhance the scalability and interoperability of the Polkadot ecosystem, by providing specialized functionality and services that can be integrated with other networks and applications.

How to add Astar Network to MetaMask?

To add the Astar network to MetaMask, Astar RPC endpoint, to get a dedicated add a new network to MetaMask. checkout astar network adding to metamask wallet (opens in a new tab).

Astar Network Metamask info:

  Network Name: Astar Network
  New RPC URL: https://evm.astar.network
  Chain ID: 592
  Currency Symbol: ASTR
  Block Explorer URL: https://blockscout.com/astar