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Key takeaways zKatana is a zero-knowledge EVM scaling solution that reduces gas costs and increases throughput of transactions on Ethereum. zKatana is powered by Polygon CDK, a framework that provides high EVM equivalence, bridge functionality, a faucet service, and a block explorer. zKatana is part of the Astar Network ecosystem, a multi-chain smart contract platform that connects Polkadot and Ethereum ecosystems. Astar Network has announced the launch of its public testnet for zKatana, its zero-knowledge EVM (zkEVM) scaling solution. zKatana is a comprehensive Ethereum Layer-2 solution that leverages cutting-edge zero-knowledge proofs to verify transactions, offering high security, scalability, and interoperability. The testnet launch is a significant milestone for Astar Network, as it expands its ecosystem and bridges the gap between Polkadot and Ethereum. Astar price prediction 023, 2024, 2025–2030 ? Astar zkEVM Testnet is now live! We’re excited to announce that our Astar zkEVM testnet is live. In line with our Japanese roots, it’s called zKatana ⚔️ This launch is another significant stepping stone in our journey to offering the most holistic tech stack, empowering… pic.twitter.com/RZLWUSi1eQ — Astar Network (@AstarNetwork) October 23, 2023 Astar Network Joins Forces with Polygon to Launch Its Layer 2 on Ethereum What is zKatana and how does it work? zKatana is a rollup that enables developers to run existing EVM smart contracts on Astar Network, a substrate-based blockchain that supports both EVM and WebAssembly (Wasm) environments. zKatana uses zero-knowledge proofs to compress and validate transactions off-chain, while posting only the proof on-chain. This reduces gas costs and increases the throughput of transactions, while maintaining compatibility with Ethereum tools and services. zKatana is powered by Polygon Chain Developer Kit (CDK), a framework that allows developers to easily build and deploy scalable and secure blockchain applications. Polygon CDK provides zKatana with high EVM equivalence, bridge functionality, a faucet service, and…

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