Canto and Astar Launch New zk Layer-2 Networks via Polygon Ecosystem

Published at 2025-09-22 20:12:18
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On November 6, 2023, a significant development emerged in the world of zk Layer-2 scaling solutions: the popular blockchains Canto and Astar announced plans to launch new networks leveraging Polygon's infrastructure. This collaboration highlights the growing interest and confidence in Polygon's ecosystem as a foundation for faster, more scalable, and cost-effective blockchain applications.

Polygon, known for its suite of Layer-2 solutions, enables projects like Canto and Astar to build on scalable and secure networks that can handle significantly higher throughput without sacrificing decentralization.

For crypto investors and enthusiasts, this means better user experiences, lower transaction fees, and the potential for innovative decentralized applications (dApps) that harness the power of zk rollups and Layer-2 technology.

If you’re looking to optimize your crypto portfolio or explore the benefits of these advancements, platforms like Bitlet.app offer convenient services such as Crypto Installment plans. Bitlet.app allows you to buy cryptocurrencies now and pay monthly, making it easier to invest in emerging projects like those built on Polygon’s zk Layer-2 networks without paying the full amount upfront.

Stay tuned as Canto and Astar roll out their new networks and redefine what's possible with Layer-2 scaling solutions, backed by Polygon's robust ecosystem.

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