According to industry reports, Astar completed a round of strategic financing on May 21, 2025. The investment was led by Animoca Brands. Following this round, Astar's total cumulative funding has reached $34.4 million.Astar is a multi-chain smart contract platform supporting multiple blockchains and virtual machine systems. The platform is dedicated to connecting the Polkadot ecosystem with Ethereum, Cosmos, and all major Layer 1 blockchains, providing critical solutions for blockchain interoperability.Public information indicates that Astar has achieved significant progress in recent years. The project officially launched its mainnet in January 2022 and announced the $100 million Astar Boost program. In 2025, the project continues to optimize its ecosystem, including updating its tokenomics model, adjusting the base staking reward from 25% to 10%, and optimizing certain technical architectures. These measures demonstrate the team's commitment to long-term sustainable development.As cross-chain interoperability becomes increasingly important, Astar’s multi-chain architecture strategy aligns with prevailing industry trends. The strategic investment from Animoca Brands not only reflects the investor’s recognition of Astar’s technological capabilities and growth potential but will also support Astar in further expanding its influence in the cross-chain infrastructure sector.