Astar
Astar is a Polkadot parachain that supports both EVM and WebAssembly (Wasm) smart contracts, positioning itself as a multi-VM hub for the Polkadot ecosystem. Its dApp staking mechanism allows token holders to stake ASTR to specific dApps, providing developers with a passive income stream. ArthSwap is the flagship DEX, and Astar focuses on connecting Japanese Web3 companies to Polkadot.