Build an ecosystem optimized for your goals while opening up new revenue streams.
Astar, Sunrise DA and Cosmos each address unique challenges in the web3 ecosystem, offering complementary strengths for builders. Astar Network is a Polkadot-based multi-virtual machine Layer 1 blockchain and Soneium Layer 2 ecosystem designed to enable scalable, interoperable, and developer-friendly web3 applications. Sunrise is a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain combining high-throughput data availability with a native liquidity hub. Cosmos is a modular, interoperable blockchain ecosystem designed to build sovereign app-specific blockchains and enable secure cross-chain communication. Together, these tools serve different but overlapping user needs, making them valuable components in a modern web3 development stack.
| At a Glance | |||
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| Key Features | |||
| Core Capabilities | Decentralized Governance, Astar Contribution Score (ACS), Multi-VM and Multi-Layer Architecture, Comprehensive Developer SDKs | Native liquidity hub, Built on Cosmos SDK, Ignite CLI integration | Interchain accounts, Interchain security, CosmWasm smart contracts, IBC Eureka bridging |
| Chain Support | — | — | — |
| Best For | DeFi Developers, Gaming Developers | DeFi Developers, Infrastructure Developers | Infrastructure Developers, DeFi Developers |
| Pricing | |||
| Free Tier | Free | Open Source | Open Source |
| Paid Features | — | — | — |
| Custom Plans | — | — | — |
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