Delisting of Ceres in dApp Staking

Governance Offchain Discussions
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AstarHood: The Mythical Outlaw of the Astar Ecosystem - Opening statement

Greetings, fellow members of the Astar community!

I am AstarHood, an anonymous voice within the ecosystem, here to bring the cause of fairness, transparency, and value creation in the Astar Network. Inspired by the legendary Robin Hood, my mission is to ensure that the dApp Staking system remains a powerful tool for innovation and growth—reserved for projects that bring genuine value to the ASTR token and our broader ecosystem.

My Mission

The Astar Network has always been a beacon for supporting developers and their dApp projects. However, with the upcoming launch of Soneium and the strategic direction of the Astar Foundation, it is clear that now is the time to refine and elevate the dApp Staking system.

By initiating community-driven proposals to delist underperforming or inactive dApps, we can:

  • Showcase the true potential of dApp Staking to attract high-value projects.
  • Build a system that rewards those who bring value to the ASTR token and aligns with the long-term interests of ASTR token holders.
  • Set a higher standard for participation in the Astar ecosystem, ensuring that only dedicated builders thrive here.

Why Now?

Maarten, the Head of Astar Foundation, has already emphasized the need to cleanse the dApp Staking system. However, this transformation cannot be a top-down mandate. Instead, it must be organic and community-driven, reflecting the collective will of all stakeholders in our ecosystem.

As AstarHood, I will initiate discussions, present data-driven proposals, and advocate for fair evaluations of all dApps. My goal is to ensure that this initiative remains transparent, inclusive, and focused on building a stronger, more resilient network.

How You Can Help

This mission isn’t just about delisting; it’s about reshaping the future of Astar. I invite all community members to join the conversation, voice your opinions, and contribute to building a dApp Staking model that reflects our shared vision. I don’t life on Discord, my home for now is the Astar Forum but open to start a TG group. If you would like to join me, send me a DM.

Let’s work together to create an ecosystem where only the best dApps—those that drive value for ASTR and empower our community—receive the spotlight they deserve.

Join me in this journey to restore balance, promote excellence, and ensure that Astar remains the leading asset for Astar & future Soneium.

Onward, for the good of Astar!

— AstarHood

:stop_sign: Proposal for Delisting Ceres Liquidity and Token Lockers from dApp Staking

Summary

This proposal is created to delist Ceres Liquidity and Token Lockers from the dApp Staking system on Astar Network due to its lack of ongoing contribution to the ecosystem and its failure to promote or bring value to the ASTR token.

Listing on the Astar portal: https://portal.astar.network/astar/dapp-staking/dapp?dapp=0x158a08bcfd8821ba5ed252fd6b13d7013455b2a2

Background

Ceres was initially approved for dApp Staking based on their proposal outlined in the Astar Forum:

The project aimed to deliver token locking and liquidity solutions to the Astar ecosystem. While their intentions aligned with the ecosystem’s goals at the time of listing, their recent activity and contributions no longer meet the expectations of value-driven participation.

Key Metrics

Key observations:

Rationale

Ceres no longer meets the criteria for dApp Staking due to the following reasons:

  1. Minimal Ecosystem Contribution: The project has not actively driven value to the Astar ecosystem or enhanced the utility of the ASTR token.
  2. Stagnant Development: No new features, updates, or significant milestones have been introduced to benefit the community.
  3. Inactive Engagement: Ceres has failed to maintain active engagement or partnerships that positively impact the ecosystem.

To maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the dApp Staking system, it is essential to ensure that only projects with meaningful contributions and active participation are supported.

Community Engagement

I value the input of the Astar community and invite all members to share their thoughts and feedback on this proposal.

  • Forum Topic: Please discuss by replying here.
  • Voting Timeline: A vote on this proposal will be initiated in 5 days after discussions in the Astar Townhall:
    Astar Governance Portal

Next Steps

  1. Community Discussion (5 Days): Share feedback and additional insights.
  2. Voting Period: Participate in the formal vote to decide on the delisting.
  3. Execution: If the proposal passes, Ceres will be removed from the dApp Staking system.

Together, let’s ensure that Astar remains a hub for impactful and value-driven projects. Thank you for your participation and support!

— AstarHood

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I love this way, please continue

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Here I leave my vote of confidence, your opening of dialogue is fair and more than necessary, we need to quickly clean up the dapp staking app that has been playing dirty, draining liquids from our ASTAR.

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Thanks for the support!
Voting will be created on November 21st - Get ready to vote

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Thank you, I completely agree.

As you said, one of Maarten’s previous proposals was to form a DAO Collective to manage the listing of dApp Staking, but ideally it would be community-driven. I support this initiative.

As for Ceres, there is no activity already and there has been no response to repeated calls on the forum. I think it should be delisted.

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Thanks for this proposal @AstarHood
IMO It is clear that Ceres does not bring any added value to Astar and I have not found any ongoing development to change this fact.
I support this proposal to delist Ceres.

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I agree with @AstarHood , no activity means You are not interested into Astar development. I will support the delisting :handshake:

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Thanks for your support!
We will do our best to lead this initiative moving forward. We already are working on next week proposal.

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Perfect!
We will post the link of the delisting proposal on Astargov here in the thread. Hope we will get the support needed to move forward with their delisting.

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This most likely will be the ‘Community Council’ in the upcoming Astar Governance v1. AstarHood is more than happy to be part of this one to support dApp Staking moving forward and upcoming community initiatives.

Because the collective is anonymous we also understand we should need to proof our value in the Astar ecosystem. We will do our best to proof our value in the next couple of months.

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I’m glad to have community members like you.
I look forward to your joining the Collective.

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Thanks for your work, finding who doesn’t work is quite simple @AstarHood , maybe you could also take a look at what happened to the Age Of Chronos dapp and do an analysis of how the application of the rules and the behavior of the community were disappointing in an inversely proportional way.

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Thanks for your feedback. Indeed but still very difficult to push them through delisting procedure. Thats why AstarHood has been founded to push this forward.

Are first goal is to actively start community engagement towards those delistings. This week we would like to focus on Ceres. We are preparing our next one after the voting starts on Ceres on Thursday.

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Agreeing with the others. I support this proposal.

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Thank you for proposal.
Agreetng with the others also.

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Agreed. Supporting this proposal!

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A question that arises spontaneously, since this dapp is practically dead, everyone agrees… but it has been for a long time… then I wonder why it is necessary for an anonymous person to take action with his excellent work, and they have not checked the ambassadors (as their duty)… I really do not understand this, all this makes me smile. :grinning: :grinning: :grinning:

@AstarHood continue your job please :+1:

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Hope we can be an example for others to push new initiatives.
It’s time for a change and this is needed with the latest direction from Astar Foundation, were we really need to increase involvement with community members. I’m looking forward to the new Gov model to help bootstrap the value for ASTR token.

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AstarHood’s focus on using data for its proposals is refreshing.

It shows a commitment to transparency and accountability, proving that this project values substance over empty promises.

like it.