In an important step for Astar’s roadmap, SubQuery has announced its support for data indexing on Astar Network’s zkEVM testnet, known as zKatana. This initiative aims to improve the experience of developers working on blockchain projects, promoting interoperability with Ethereum-based chains.
SubQuery’s advanced data indexing for the zKatana backend
In a recent blog post, SubQuery announced a partnership with Astar, focusing on the latter’s zkEVM testnet, zKatana. This partnership aims to revolutionize the experience for developers working on the blockchain network.
zkEVM, or ‘zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine’, is a bit of a technical mouthful. Simply put, it’s a way for the Astar Network, which supports various blockchain applications, to communicate more smoothly with systems built on Ethereum.
zKatana acts as a testing ground, a kind of virtual ‘sandbox’, for developers. Here they can experiment, adapt and test their blockchain ideas in real time. This environment is critical for innovators to see how their applications would perform in the real world, especially in certain technical aspects such as gas usage, a form of computational “fuel” for processing blockchain transactions.
In an effort to increase zKatana’s flexibility, SubQuery’s data indexing services provide developers with essential tools to effortlessly organize and query on-chain data for their protocols and applications.
By abstracting the complexity of the backend, SubQuery provides a custom API, allowing developers to focus on product development and user experience rather than building their own indexing solutions.
Sam Zou, Founder and CEO of SubQuery, said: “We are excited to offer SubQuery’s flexible, fast, open and decentralized data indexing solution to Astar’s zkEVM testnet. By abstracting the complexity of the backend, we enable developers to focus on what matters most: product development and user experience. Our support of Astar zKatana will help inspire web3 builders to create exciting new decentralized applications.”
Astar zkEVM continues to attract developers
Having established itself as a key player in the Polkadot ecosystem, Astar Network is now shifting its focus to making EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) application development more accessible, while ensuring the platform remains secure, private and is able to handle big problems. scale operations.
Astar’s innovative zkEVM uses Polygon’s Chain Development Kit (CDK). The decision to use Polygon’s CDK was an obvious one, given its reputation as the most widely recognized and technically capable solution for these so-called ‘zk rollups’.
Developing directly on the Ethereum network – a process known as building on the ‘mainnet’ – comes with high costs. This is where ‘ZK rollups’ come into the picture. These are advanced blockchain procedures that handle complex calculations off the main chain (in a ‘Layer 2’ system), allowing faster and more cost-effective transactions. Here’s what developers and users can expect:
- Security: One of the hallmarks of Ethereum is its robust security. Astar’s zkEVM takes over this function, allowing users to rest assured that their applications are secure.
- High EVM equivalence: This simply means that applications can run on Astar’s system almost exactly as they would on Ethereum, making transitions smoother and more reliable.
- Speed and scalability: Astar’s platform can handle many transactions quickly, without performance drops: an essential factor for dapps looking to scale.
- Cost efficiency: Perhaps one of the most attractive aspects is the reduction in transaction costs. Lower costs could mean more room for experimentation and innovation within dapps.
- Interoperability: This essentially means that Astar’s system works well with tools and chains that are already part of the Ethereum ecosystem. This compatibility is crucial for developers who want to integrate existing projects or tools with minimal hassle.