I’m not sure if you’re fully familiar with the Astar Ecosystem Agent Program, but I kindly encourage you to take a moment to read through all the details here:
Astar Ecosystem Agent Program 2.5 - #2 by tksarah
What you’re suggesting, in summary, is already being done.
There are specific parameters that each Council member evaluates individually, and feedback is provided to the Agents.
The monthly reward is fixed at $800, with a potential $200 bonus if the Agent performs any additional activities that justify it. It doesn’t matter whether an Agent requests $100 or $1,000,000 — they are free to request any amount, but the program parameters are clearly defined.
The final reward is based on the average score of all Council members, calculated against the $800 cap. In the end, the proposal submitted on-chain by the Agents reflects the amount that the Council considers fair for their contribution — based on the established evaluation parameters.
I can assure you that no Agent receives 100% of the amount — the evaluation is strict and performance-based.
Within the evaluation parameters, each item is scored from 0 to 100.
The sum of all parameter scores determines the percentage of the reward the Agent will receive.
That statement is completely off-base.
All work carried out by Ecosystem Agents is evaluated based on performance, time commitment, and dedication to the ecosystem.
You are, of course, entitled to your personal opinion, and constructive suggestions for improvement are always welcome — but baseless claims will not be taken into account.
Regarding payment in $ or ASTR, this was also discussed internally by the Council, and the current decision is to maintain the existing structure.
Just for comparison, members of the AFC and ACC are required to contribute at least 2 hours per day.
Our Ecosystem Agents often dedicate 4 to 5+ hours daily to supporting and growing the Astar ecosystem.
And in terms of cost, the community treasury is more than capable of covering compensation for our 13–14 Agents (if they deserve it) while still growing month over month.
Total Community Treasury Balance: 116,576,707.33 ASTR > 110M currently staked
If we were to completely remove the Agent Program, the impact on the treasury — and on the token price — would be literally zero.
So that narrative simply doesn’t hold up.
That statement is completely off-base.
It’s also important to note that any parameter with poor performance is not scored at all — meaning Agents are only evaluated on activities they’ve actually carried out.
However, the Astar Community Council (ACC) does not have that prerogative — our role is strictly to define conduct, evaluate performance, and assess rewards within the Agent Program.
The responsibility for recruitment, interviews, and the selection of new participants in the program lies entirely with the Astar Foundation.
Finally, all suggestions for improvement are welcome.
The Agent Program 2.5 was launched earlier this year and brought significant changes.
It’s not a static initiative — it will continue to evolve based on feedback from the community and the Foundation’s needs.
At the end of the year, we’ll be able to evaluate its strengths and weaknesses more clearly, and we strongly encourage community members like you to share your thoughts and opinions.
It’s worth noting that the transition to Program 2.5 led some former Agents to leave — and that’s perfectly fine.
We want people who are aligned with the cultural values and mission of the Astar Foundation, not bounty hunters simply chasing rewards.