# Funding for the Peers Program **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [June 29, 2024, 10:07am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053 "2024-06-29T10:07:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![MrKarahanli-Emre](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/mrkarahanli-emre/32/6227_2.png) [@MrKarahanli-Emre](https://forum.astar.network/u/MrKarahanli-Emre)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2024, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/21 "2024-07-13T14:10:35Z")
This program is more than a need, it is a necessity. I support it. ---
**Author:** ![Sequaja](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/sequaja/32/1992_2.png) [@Sequaja](https://forum.astar.network/u/Sequaja)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2024, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/22 "2024-07-15T11:09:45Z")
Thanks! There are still 2 days left to vote everyone! Please vote 🙂 - [Funding for the Peers Program - 50000 $ASTR - Proposal in Townhall House Astar Network](https://astargov.com/astar/post/0x68902f7278e7c7591d6049ea94ef53d86ba7f1233c1ffe35808b61689e5c76b6) ---
**Author:** ![tksarah](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/tksarah/32/1947_2.png) [@tksarah](https://forum.astar.network/u/tksarah)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2024, 11:49am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/23 "2024-07-15T11:49:46Z")
I wrote an article related to this proposal. Next, I plan to write about the implementation on Raspberry Pi 5. > **[Introducing the Peers Program](https://medium.com/@cctksarah/introducing-the-peers-program-f3886480b441)** > > One of the community activities of Astar Network is the ‘Peers Program.’ ---
**Author:** ![Sequaja](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/sequaja/32/1992_2.png) [@Sequaja](https://forum.astar.network/u/Sequaja)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2024, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/24 "2024-07-22T11:10:52Z")
The vote has passed! Thanks everyone for voting. @Gaius_sama what are the next steps? ---
**Author:** ![Gaius\_sama](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/gaius_sama/32/4741_2.png) [@Gaius\_sama](https://forum.astar.network/u/Gaius_sama)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2024, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/25 "2024-07-23T06:29:56Z")
GM @Sequaja 50,000 ASTR were transferred to `Y4rPEERX1ucGe2nWpEqR8ACboThwtgGZDWZNZvzYeoGRTJC` as approved by the community on Astar Townhall : > **[Funding for the Peers Program - 50000 $ASTR - Proposal in Townhall House...](https://astargov.com/astar/post/0x68902f7278e7c7591d6049ea94ef53d86ba7f1233c1ffe35808b61689e5c76b6)** > > The goal of this proposal is to vote on the funding request for the Peers Program. The budget requested is 50000 ASTR from the Community Treasury. > > Detailed proposal: > For the complete proposal and discussion, please refer to... Extrinsic: [https://astar.subscan.io/extrinsic/6663366-3](https://astar.subscan.io/extrinsic/6663366-3) Please keep us informed about the Peers program in this discussion. ---
**Author:** ![tksarah](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/tksarah/32/1947_2.png) [@tksarah](https://forum.astar.network/u/tksarah)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2024, 11:11am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/26 "2024-07-23T11:11:07Z")
Congratulations🥳 I will continue to contribute to the Peers Program in the future! ---
**Author:** ![Sequaja](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/sequaja/32/1992_2.png) [@Sequaja](https://forum.astar.network/u/Sequaja)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/27 "2024-07-24T12:11:53Z")
Thanks very much @Gaius_sama. We will always post the payment in the discord channel so for anyone whos intrested can join :). And thanks for all your help @tksarah \<3 ---
**Author:** ![VasaKing](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/vasaking/32/1568_2.png) [@VasaKing](https://forum.astar.network/u/VasaKing)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/28 "2024-07-24T12:53:56Z")
Congrats ! @Sequaja I will try to join the Peers program as well 🫡 ---
**Author:** ![Matt](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/matt/32/1502_2.png) [@Matt](https://forum.astar.network/u/Matt)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/29 "2024-07-24T20:29:08Z")
Great to see our peer programs growing, keep up the good work! ---
**Author:** ![bao](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/bao/32/1809_2.png) [@bao](https://forum.astar.network/u/bao)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2024, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/30 "2024-07-28T02:48:56Z")
Congrats! I will continue to support this initiative. ---
**Author:** ![pitcoin777](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/pitcoin777/32/1912_2.png) [@pitcoin777](https://forum.astar.network/u/pitcoin777)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2024, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/31 "2024-07-29T12:28:40Z")
Awesome! Thanks for keep this program running. I want to contribute and get a node down here in south america ---
**Author:** ![Sequaja](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/sequaja/32/1992_2.png) [@Sequaja](https://forum.astar.network/u/Sequaja)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2024, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/32 "2024-07-30T10:12:05Z")
You are more then welcome to join! We are still looking for people in south america! 🙂 Best way would be to join the discord and the peers program channel as explained here: [Revised Proposal: Proposal: Peers program - spread Astar nodes across the world with Raspberry Pi](https://forum.astar.network/t/revised-proposal-proposal-peers-program-spread-astar-nodes-across-the-world-with-raspberry-pi/5124) There we can discuss all the next steps :). ---
**Author:** ![tksarah](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/tksarah/32/1947_2.png) [@tksarah](https://forum.astar.network/u/tksarah)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2024, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/33 "2024-08-04T02:43:19Z")
I am writing the construction procedure for an Astar archive node with Raspberry Pi 5 for the participants of the Peers Program. I have written the first part. I would be pleased if you could refer to it. > **[Setup Astar Node with Raspberry Pi 5 — Part 1](https://medium.com/@cctksarah/setup-astar-node-with-raspberry-pi-5-part-1-e8647498e199)** > > Note: This article is a continuation of the previous one. It would be smoother to understand if you could read the previous one first if… ---
**Author:** ![psneemo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/psneemo/32/4108_2.png) [@psneemo](https://forum.astar.network/u/psneemo)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2024, 9:48am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/34 "2024-08-06T09:48:01Z")
Congratulations! I’d also love to take a deeper look into how set-up an archive node for Astar; completely in favour of any attempts being made in favour of decentralization! ---
**Author:** ![bao](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/bao/32/1809_2.png) [@bao](https://forum.astar.network/u/bao)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2024, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/35 "2024-08-12T02:51:36Z")
What a great article! This kind of guide is helpful for those considering participating in the Peers Program. ---
**Author:** ![tksarah](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/tksarah/32/1947_2.png) [@tksarah](https://forum.astar.network/u/tksarah)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2024, 5:42am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/36 "2024-08-12T05:42:21Z")
Thank you so much @bao. By the way, I finished writing Part 2 the other day. I will share this with you as well. > **[Setup Astar Node with Raspberry Pi 5 — Part 2](https://medium.com/@cctksarah/setup-astar-node-with-raspberry-pi-5-part-2-ba982ab93c9c)** > > ※This article is a continuation of the following article. ---
**Author:** ![Vangardem](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/vangardem/32/2184_2.png) [@Vangardem](https://forum.astar.network/u/Vangardem)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/37 "2024-08-12T15:11:09Z")
Great, I have read it, very good article about what this community project is all about. Thank You. ---
**Author:** ![Sequaja](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/sequaja/32/1992_2.png) [@Sequaja](https://forum.astar.network/u/Sequaja)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2024, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/38 "2024-08-16T10:53:17Z")
We are still looking for new members from Africa, South America & West Asia! If you know someone in your community please share the word! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![tksarah](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/tksarah/32/1947_2.png) [@tksarah](https://forum.astar.network/u/tksarah)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 5:18am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/39 "2024-09-08T05:18:49Z")
Hello, I have written this article how to build Astar Node by using the snapshot. > **[Setup Astar Node with Raspberry Pi 5 — The Extra Edition](https://medium.com/@cctksarah/setup-astar-node-with-raspberry-pi-5-the-extra-edition-08f58d0ffa69)** > > ※This article is the extra edition of the following articles. ---
**Author:** ![SimonB](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/simonb/32/2727_2.png) [@SimonB](https://forum.astar.network/u/SimonB)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053/40 "2024-09-08T12:11:55Z")
Absolutely in favor of this proposal guys! Astar data decentralization is very important for the ecosistem! I don’t have tech knowledge on this but I will learn more about to fill the gap! [Previous page](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053.md?page=3)