Astar Network Successfully Upgrades Its Infrastructure to Achieve Superchain Interoperability

This successful upgrade of Astar Network's infrastructure demonstrates how any ecosystem can now achieve Superchain interoperability through Chainlink CCIP

Chainlink, in collaboration with Astar Network, and Optimism, today announced that Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) is now powering the first live deployment of a SuperchainERC20-compatible cross-chain token on Soneium Mainnet via the Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard.

As part of the Astar Evolution Phase 1.5 initiative, the ASTR token is now a Cross-Chain Token (CCT), aligning with Optimism’s vision for seamless interoperability across the broader Superchain ecosystem. This upgrade is powered by Chainlink CCIP, enabling secure and seamless cross-chain functionality and Superchain interop compatibility.

This launch marks a significant milestone for enhancing secure and scalable interoperability in the Superchain ecosystem. Developed through close collaboration between Chainlink, Astar Network, and Optimism, this implementation demonstrates how the CCT standard can be used to connect ecosystems, OP Mainnet, and other Superchain layer 2s, while also extending interoperability to other EVM and non-EVM chains like Solana.

“At Astar, our mission is to connect everyone to Web3. By adopting the CCT standard and integrating with Chainlink CCIP, we’ve taken a critical step toward making the Astar Network a core part of the Superchain and broader multi-chain ecosystem—empowering developers and users with expanded cross-chain capabilities,” said Sota Watanabe, CEO of Startale Group.

SuperchainERC20, which has adopted the ERC7802 standard, is enabled with Chainlink's Cross-Chain Token standard and introduces a unified framework for secure, cross-chain token movement within and beyond the Superchain. Developers can integrate native token transfers between OP Stack chains on the first Superchain-compatible block, presenting additional options for simplifying cross-chain design.

“As the first token to adopt the CCT standard on Soneium, ASTR creates the foundation for how Optimism's SuperchainERC20 tokens can become CCT-compatible, reinforcing how Chainlink CCIP enables secure cross-chain interoperability across leading ecosystems,” said Johann Eid, Chief Business Officer, at Chainlink Labs.

“The OP Stack was built to support interoperability, and SuperchainERC20 helps to deliver it. Through Superchain interop and Chainlink's Cross-Chain Token standard, Astar ensures that the ASTR token can move across the Superchain—while also extending outward seamlessly via Chainlink CCIP,” said Zain Bacchus, Staff Product Manager at OP Labs.

Developers can now integrate CCIP to enable seamless interoperability across the Superchain and other EVM and non-EVM chains. With the CCT standard now available on Soneium, interoperability across the Superchain and other blockchains is now enhanced, with more opportunities for unified liquidity. For developers, this integration provides a new building block to enable cross-chain functionality directly in their dApps—whether on Soneium, Astar, or any other CCIP-enabled network.

About Chainlink

Chainlink is the backbone of the blockchain industry, the global standard for connecting blockchains to real-world data, other blockchains, governments, and enterprise systems. Chainlink has enabled tens of trillions in transaction value across the blockchain economy, powering critical use cases across DeFi, banking, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), cross-chain, and more. Chainlink is widely adopted by major financial market infrastructures, institutions, and top DeFi protocols, including Swift, Euroclear, Fidelity International, UBS, ANZ, Aave, GMX, Lido, and many more. Learn more by visiting chain.link.

About Astar Network

Astar is a collective accelerating web3 adoption by contributing to Astar Network and Soneium ecosystems. Astar Network powers governance and staking in a secure, scalable environment, while Soneium leverages the OP Stack to drive consumer-facing & entertainment use cases through fast, low-cost transactions. United by the ASTR token, the two ecosystems enable seamless interoperability and innovation across DeFi, payments, and entertainment, bringing web3 to billions.