Recently, Astar launched it's ZkEVM.

It means "Zero-Knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine."

But... What does that really mean?

Here is my condensed work into a 5-step steps EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND guide.

1/ First, what is EVM ?

👉You might use it everyday without being aware of it.

Buying, selling, trading tokens, playing blockchain-based games, using DeFi, or simply sending ETH.

This is only possible thanks to EVM.

The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is basically the backbone of all of it.

👉It's like actions on Ethereum are the games and EVM is the console.

2/ What is Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs)?

It allows one party to prove the truth of a claim to another party without revealing any actual information about the claim itself.

👉Imagine a magician who, without looking, makes you understand they know your chosen card.

Yet the card remains hidden the whole time.

That's what ZKPs do.

3/ So, what is Astar's ZkEVM ?

It's the combination of Astar, EVM and ZKR.

👉Astar ZkEVM is like a special express lane for Ethereum.

You can do everything faster and cheaper.

And it's super secure.

4/ Concretely, does it bring benefits?

👉Yes, it does:

- Connecting Japan with the World

- Working Well with Ethereum

- Handling Many Transactions

- Safe and Cooperative

- Saving Costs

5/ What are use cases?

It's for people who build things.

Games, DeFi applications, NFTs, supply chain management, Identity Verification…

They all benefits from Astar ZkEVM's high speed, low cost, and privacy.

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