The Astar Network has officially launched Astar zkEVM, a significant development in the Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solutions, leveraging zero-knowledge technology from Polygon. This launch, built with Polygon CDK, marks the first integration of the revolutionary AggLayer, designed to enhance interoperability within the Ethereum ecosystem. The collaboration involved core developers from Polygon Labs, Astar Network, and Gelato, including notable figures such as sandeepnailwal, @0xMarcB, hilmarxo, and @gitpusha, signaling a unified effort towards advancing blockchain technology. The integration of Astar zkEVM with Polygon's AggLayer is expected to facilitate seamless interoperability between Astar, Polygon, and Ethereum, paving the way for a new era in blockchain aggregation.