Astar Network Activates Asynchronous Backing on Mainnet

Cryptowisser · 2025-06-18T06:10:33+00:00

Astar Network has implemented Asynchronous Backing on its mainnet, enhancing scalability by reducing block times from 12 to 6 seconds and cutting ASTR emissions by 50%. This upgrade boosts transaction throughput and improves developer flexibility.

Cryptowisser

2025-06-18 06:10:33

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On Tuesday, Astar Network announced via X that it has activated Asynchronous Backing on mainnet. Originally introduced in Polkadot’s Relay Chain, Asynchronous Backing allows parachains to decouple block production and validation, enabling these processes to occur in parallel. The result is a leaner, more scalable pipeline that reduces block times, increases throughput, and improves the overall experience for developers and users.

With this upgrade, block time has dropped from 12 seconds to approximately 6 seconds, and ASTR emissions per block are reduced by 50%. The result is a more scalable and efficient system that doubles transaction throughput, reduces latency, and unlocks greater flexibility for builders

Astar Network is a multi-chain dApp hub on Polkadot. The platform offers users various features, including dApp staking, L2 solutions, gas, and grants. Its native ASTR token is down 2% today, trading at $0.02478.

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