Community Council Election | April 2026: Vote for One Community Representative đź‘Ą

Governance Community Council
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Hello Astar Collective!

Following the stepping down of Simon from the Astar Community Council, we are pleased to announce that voting is now officially open to select the next Community Representative to fill this vacant seat.

:bookmark: Note: This position is exclusively open to Community Members. We sincerely thank @SimonB for his dedication and contributions throughout his term.

I. Meet the Candidates

Two community members have stepped forward to serve in this important role:

We encourage you to review each application carefully to understand their vision and approach to serving the Astar ecosystem.

II. Important Dates

  • Voting Opens: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
  • Voting Closes: Monday, April 27, 2026
  • Results Announcement & Onboarding: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

III. How to Vote

Cast your vote through OpenSquare here: Community Council Election | April 2026: Vote for One Community Representative đź‘Ą. The candidate who receives the most community support, measured by ASTR voting power, will be selected to join the Community Council.

IV. About the Role

The newly elected Community Representative will take on responsibilities including:

  • Managing the Community Treasury
  • Reviewing the Strategy Staking Program (SSP)
  • Evaluating dApps for dApp Staking
  • Managing and supervising the Astar Ambassador Fellowship
  • Participating in governance decisions that guide our ecosystem’s development

Compensation is 48,000 ASTR per quarter.
Onboarding will begin immediately following the results announcement on April 28.

V. Closing

We thank both candidates for their willingness to serve our community and encourage all ASTR holders to participate in this governance process. Every vote counts, your voice shapes the future of Astar. :dizzy:

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Good luck to both candidates

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Good luck to both! I am going to vote soon!

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Wishing success to both candidates.

I hope that the one who can provide the greatest support and assistance to Astar Network will be selected.

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I have to say, it’s a very difficult choice! In my opinion, they’re both excellent candidates!

Good luck to both of you :sparkles:

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Community Council Election Results | Welcome Ezio Rojas!

The Community Council election has concluded, and we’re excited to announce the results of the vote to fill the seat left vacant by Simon’s stepping down.

:ballot_box: Final Results (view full results):

With a community participation totaling 6.38M ASTR in votes from 8 voters, Ezio Rojas has been elected as our newest Community Representative.

:tada: Congratulations, Ezio! We’re thrilled to welcome you to the Astar Community Council. Your willingness to step forward and serve reflects exactly the kind of commitment this ecosystem needs. We look forward to working alongside you as we continue to grow together.

As Community Representative, Ezio will take on responsibilities including managing the Community Treasury, reviewing the Strategy Staking Program (SSP) and participating in governance decisions that shape Astar’s future.

A heartfelt thank you to @0xNigromante, Brandon, for putting yourself forward as a candidate. We encourage you to stay engaged, keep building your presence in the ecosystem, and apply again when the next opportunity arises. :raising_hands:

For transparency, their wallet addresses are as follows:

Ezio 14Gn7SEmCgMX7Ukuppnw5TRjA7pao2HFpuJo39frB42tYLEh :magnifying_glass_tilted_left: View on Subscan

Next Steps: @Juminstock will be reaching out to Ezio today to begin the onboarding process.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this governance process. Your engagement keeps our community transparent, accountable, and truly representative.

Welcome aboard, Ezio!

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Thank you very much to all the members who placed their trust in me to join the ACC and work toward Astar’s future. It is an honor to be part of this.

I want to offer my full support to @0xNigromante for his participation. I hope you can continue working from your position to improve Astar’s future; your work is essential and will remain so in building a better protocol.

I look forward to the next steps proposed by @Juminstock to carry out the necessary integrations.

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