Overview

The Astar zkEVM is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum connected to Polygon Aggregation Layer (AggLayer) for shared interoperability. It's a modular Validium blockchain. Smart contracts that run on the Ethereum Virtual Machine also run on Astar zkEVM. The zkEVM boasts the following key features:

Lower Transaction Fees compared to Ethereum - Due to the transaction batching, as explained above.
Full EVM-equivalence - Not only EVM compatibility; Equivalence. Smart contracts that work on Ethereum also work on Astar zkEVM. See the smart contract section for more information.
Native Account Abstraction - The Astar zkEVM provides native features designed to revolutionize the end-user experience, and make it seamless. See the Account Abstraction section to learn more about how to refine the end-user experience.
Top-tier Integrations - Established names and brands that developers trust power the Astar zkEVM. See the integrations section for more information about 3rd party service providers.
Interoperability and Exposure - With Astar zkEVM, we are supporting interoperability between the Ethereum and Polkadot ecosystems, uniting communities, and empowering web3 accessibility through a common Multichain vision.
Established Tools and Libraries - Compatible with the tools web3 developers already know how to use, such as Remix, Hardhat, and Open Zeppelin.