ASTR tokens can be held without a virtual currency exchange (CEX).

Here is an explanation of how to obtain ASTR tokens on the ASTR network for those who hold crypto assets on the Ethereum chain and other crypto assets on MetaMask.

If you have not added Astar Network to MetaMask, please use ChainList to add the chain.

▼ChainList｜Astar Network

How to swap ETH for ASTR with MetaMask

Use Celer cBridge and ArthSwap to get ASTR tokens on Astar Network.

1. bridge ETH with Celer cBridge

Celer cBridge bridges ETH tokens in the ETH chain to Astar Network.

In the process of bridging, the tokens sent to Astar Network are switched to WETH (both ETH and WETH have the same price). Also, a fee is charged on the Ethereum chain when bridging.

At this time, ASTR tokens will be airdropped as a gas substitute for the gas needed to make the swap in 2.

▼ Bridge ETH on the Ethereum Chain to Astar Network
https://cbridge.celer.network/1/592/ETH

On the Celer cBridge screen, select the Ethereum chain and select the number of ETH tokens you wish to exchange. After confirming the price and clicking "Approve WETH", you will be taken to a confirmation screen where you can press "Transfer". Finally, click "Confirm Transfer" to approve the transaction with MetaMask.

After completing the transfer, you will see the above screen. It may also take up to 5 minutes for WETH to be reflected by Astar Network.

2. Swap (exchange) WETH to ASTR with ArthSwap

Swap WETH to ASTR with ArthSwap.

▼ ArthSwap swap screen
https://app.arthswap.org/#/swap

Select the WETH token you have in ArthSwap and enter a numerical value." Click "Approve WETH" and press "Swap". Then you will be taken to a confirmation screen for the swap, confirm the contents and click "Confirm Swap".

Once the transaction is completed, the WETH token will be swapped into an ASTR token.