Large-Scale dApp Staking Cleanup Initiative

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Dear Astar Community,
Following an extensive period of internal review and monitoring, the Astar Community Council (ACC) will initiate a large-scale cleanup of inactive, low-impact, and insufficiently contributing dApps currently listed in dApp Staking.
This action represents a structured and deliberate step aligned with the broader strategic direction that Astar is currently pursuing and reflects the ongoing effort to strengthen ecosystem quality, governance standards, and long-term value alignment for ASTR.

A Thorough Review Process

Over the past months, the ACC has conducted continuous monitoring and evaluation of the dApps participating in the dApp Staking program.
This review process included an assessment of:

  • Development activity and operational continuity
  • On-chain relevance and measurable ecosystem contribution
  • Community engagement and communication transparency
  • Alignment with the strategic objectives of Astar

This initiative is not sudden or arbitrary.
It is the result of careful assessment and sustained observation aimed at improving the integrity, efficiency, and credibility of the dApp Staking system.
The ACC remains committed to ensuring that dApp Staking fulfills its intended purpose: supporting active builders who meaningfully contribute to Astar’s growth.

Alignment with Astar’s Strategic Direction

This cleanup is fully aligned with the recent structural initiatives focused on:

  • Ecosystem optimization
  • Incentive efficiency
  • Long-term sustainability
  • Strengthening ASTR value alignment

In particular, this action is coherent with:

  • The broader Tokenomics 3.0 vision
  • The proposed transition toward a limited-slot model
  • The introduction of more rigorous entry and maintenance criteria for dApps

Community members can refer to the ongoing discussion regarding the proposed Tokenomics 3.0 and dApp Staking changes here:

The direction is clear:

Quality over quantity.
Clear standards over passive listings.
Sustained contribution over nominal presence.

General Criteria Applied

The delisting action applies to projects that no longer meet the active participation and quality standards required within the dApp Staking framework.
In particular, the dApps included in this removal phase have demonstrated one or more of the following conditions over an extended period:

  • Prolonged inactivity
  • No visible development progress
  • No measurable on-chain contribution or ecosystem impact
  • Limited or insufficient measurable contribution relative to the current performance and quality standards required for continued participation
  • No meaningful alignment with Astar or ASTR value growth
  • Lack of communication, transparency, or reporting engagement

As defined in the dApp Staking Code of Conduct, participation in the program requires continuous contribution, transparency, ecosystem alignment, and a self-sustaining operational model. Projects must maintain an active product or service and demonstrate ongoing value to the Astar Network.

In addition, the evaluation has been conducted in alignment with the recently reinforced dApp Staking Entry Requirements and Removal Criteria, which introduce clearer metrics for both admission and continued participation in the program.

Community members can review these updated standards here:

Failure to uphold these standards over time may result in removal from the program.

For reference, the dApp Staking Code of Conduct can be accessed here:

Participation in dApp Staking is conditional and performance-based, not permanent.

This initiative is not punitive in nature.
It represents a governance-aligned recalibration to ensure that the program remains credible, merit-driven, and strategically aligned with Astar’s long-term sustainability objectives.

Immediate Removal List

Total dApps included in this removal phase: 48

The following dApps are scheduled for delisting:

  • 3ridge
  • AltLayer
  • ApeXChimpz
  • ArtZero
  • AstridDAO
  • Astar Blockchain Node Service
  • AstarCats (New ODENDAO)
  • AstarFarm
  • Astar Sign Witch
  • Astar Web3 Domains
  • Bandit Network
  • Callback
  • CandyGirl
  • ChainChaser
  • D8A
  • D’cent Wallet
  • DeForm
  • DMail
  • FiDi
  • GameDAO
  • Guild.xyz
  • Heroic Animals
  • Kaiso Finance
  • Keyvault
  • Kirifuda
  • Lotto
  • Metadomo
  • Moon
  • Moonfit
  • Neet
  • NFT Pocket
  • NFTs2Me
  • Paima Engine
  • Pinky
  • Polkadot Multisig
  • ProofX
  • RAIR
  • Rarible
  • Rattle
  • SiO2 Finance
  • Singular
  • SlashVision Labs
  • Sonova
  • SoneFi
  • Steer Protocol
  • Starlay Finance
  • SushiTop
  • Web3Alert

Next Steps

Following this announcement, the ACC will proceed with initiating the corresponding delisting motions in accordance with established governance procedures.

Each removal will follow the standard on-chain process to ensure transparency and proper execution. The timeline for completion will depend on governance progression, but the intention is to finalize this phase in a timely and coordinated manner.

This initiative represents a structured phase within a broader quality-alignment process aimed at reinforcing standards across the dApp Staking program.

The ACC remains in continuous monitoring of all dApps currently participating in dApp Staking. In addition to the projects listed above, further evaluations are ongoing.

Should additional dApps be found no longer compliant with the evolving standards and strategic direction of dApp Staking, further delisting actions may be initiated in the coming period.

If such actions are required, they will be publicly communicated to maintain full transparency with the Astar Network community.

Conclusion

This initiative would not be possible without the active participation and continued support of the Astar community.

Over the past months, Astar has been undergoing important structural evolutions, and community feedback has played a central role in shaping these changes. The ACC deeply values this engagement and continuously takes into account suggestions, discussions, and constructive input shared across governance channels.

The dApp Staking cleanup announced today reflects both internal monitoring efforts and the collective commitment to raise standards, improve efficiency, and strengthen long-term ecosystem alignment.

The ACC remains committed to transparency, open dialogue, and responsible governance. We encourage the community to stay engaged, continue sharing feedback, and actively participate in the ongoing evolution of Astar.

Together, we are building a stronger and more sustainable ecosystem.

On behalf of the Astar Community Council,
ACC | @Community_Council

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Thank you for your significant contributions. I don’t see any issues with this list.

Projects that are dissatisfied can simply file an appeal, and if there are none, then there is even less cause for concern.

That said, with this, the number of remaining projects will be 22, but with the dApp Staking update, I understand the number of eligible projects will be reduced to 16. Will the approach be to prioritize these 22 projects and select from among them for inclusion in dApp Staking?

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Thank you for your comment and for raising this important point.

As briefly mentioned in the post, the ACC remains in continuous monitoring of all dApps currently participating in dApp Staking.

The list shared above represents the first and most substantial batch of projects selected for delisting following our review process. However, the evaluation does not stop here.

Additional dApps are currently under assessment, and further delisting actions may follow in the upcoming period as part of this broader quality-alignment initiative.

Appreciate the thoughtful question :raising_hands:

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Thank you very much for your efforts.
I had been wondering how the selection would be narrowed down to 16 dApps, given how many are currently listed.
I will actively participate in the on-chain process.

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Hi @SimonB

I generally support delisting most of the proposed dApps from the dApp staking program. However, I strongly oppose removing tool-focused dApps such as Kaiso Finance (bulk token distribution on Astar EVM & Soneium) and NEET (bulk token distribution on Astar EVM & Soneium, plus an NFT raffle platform). These services provide important tools to projects and users across the ecosystem and reinvest their dApp staking revenue to lower usage fees for the community. They are also capped at T4, which represents only modest financial support for the network.

These platforms create valuable synergies and serve as cogs in the Astar network machine. Removing them risks forcing these services to cease operations, since utility tools often struggle to generate sufficient income on their own.

Remember that users and projects remain in an ecosystem largely because of the everyday tools it provides and the seamless experience they enable. Every tool removed adds “sand in the gears” and degrades the user experience. To illustrate this issue, even if it is not link to a dApp itself, during tax season where I live, Astar EVM is extremely difficult to handle because most crypto tax platforms primarily support Astar Substrate (and occasionally Astar zkEVM, which has since been discontinued). Frequent users like me must manually record hundreds of transactions each year, using multiple sites such as Subscan and CoinGecko — a time-consuming process that makes me seriously consider stopping use of Astar EVM TBH. This problem has persisted for years; I’m convinced many other users have already left for this same reason. Astar should actively lobby service providers to restore and maintain support for Astar EVM.

Finally, if the dApp staking program is reduced to 16 slots, it becomes even more important to add a visible listing page on the Astar portal that showcases all operational dApps — including those not in the staking program. This will prevent the impression of a “ghost town” on the network and keep all existing dApps visible to Astar users.

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Hi @Mouthmouth68, thank you for sharing your ideas and opinions.

I understand the points you raise, but both NEET and Kaiso Finance are dApps that have not demonstrated sufficient performance during the evaluation.

Kaiso Finance has not posted anything on its social media since 2022, and it is part of Tier 4 of dApp Staking, as you know, the rewards at that tier are very limited.

https://portal.astar.network/astar/dapp-staking/dapp?dapp=0x9640da05bee2d15cad7fc21691d36e88c7782fac

https://x.com/kaisofinance

In NEET’s case, its activity has decreased significantly since last year. Its website removed all references to Astar (https://neet.gg/), and the same applies to its social media channels.

https://portal.astar.network/astar/dapp-staking/dapp?dapp=0x32f35525bb480375064b989b9b41bc47e0d01faa

Finally, in response to your point: the Astar Portal, in its dApp Staking section, will always display the dApps that are part of the program, so users can easily find and support them.

For the rest of the operational dApps, we have https://astar.network/ecosystem. Teams can always contact us through any channel to update their information there.

I hope this provides a clear explanation regarding their delisting. That said, as @you425 mentioned, teams will always be able to appeal the decision, provided they bring clear evidence as to why their delisting is not justified.

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Thank you, Takeshi, for your support and engagement.

As mentioned, this cleanup represents the first and most substantial phase of the alignment process. The reduction toward a limited-slot model (16) will be handled carefully and in accordance with the updated Tokenomics 3.0 and dApp Staking changes being advanced by the Astar Foundation.

The objective is to ensure that the dApps remaining in the program consistently meet the evolving standards in terms of activity, contribution, transparency, and long-term ecosystem alignment.

Thank you again for your continued engagement :raising_hands:

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I fully support the large-scale cleanup initiative for the dApp Staking program.

Removing dApps that are no longer active, lack meaningful on-chain contributions, or do not align with the long-term strategic direction is a necessary step to improve the overall quality of the ecosystem. dApp Staking was designed to support builders who genuinely create value for the network. Therefore, keeping inactive or “dead” projects on the list not only dilutes resources but also negatively impacts the overall image of the ecosystem.

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dApp Staking Cleanup Phase 2 Update: Final 27 Active dApps & Upcoming Batch Delist

Astar Collective :astr:

As communicated in our previous forum post, the ACC carried out an extensive review of all dApps participating in the dApp Staking program. This review assessed development activity, onchain contribution, ecosystem alignment, communication transparency, and overall compliance with the dApp Staking Code of Conduct and the updated Entry & Removal Criteria.

Following the successful execution of :ballot_box: Motion #141, which was unanimously approved by all ACC members, 47 dApps were delisted from the program due to prolonged inactivity, lack of measurable contribution, and/or insufficient alignment with Astar’s strategic direction.

Current State: 27 Active dApps

Following the completion of Phase 1, the dApp Staking program currently includes the following 27 active projects:

# Project Address Onchain ID
1 Sake Finance 0xe0713a1d29fdaa2dec57179378e1002466cf4208 103
2 Quickswap 0x56c2162254b0e4417288786ee402c2b41d4e181e 74
3 Dwellir 0x871947d99713455054b8cf129d27d6a37ad6a5b1 9
4 Astar Degens 0xd59fc6bfd9732ab19b03664a45dc29b8421bda9a 11
5 Astar Safe 0xa6b71e26c5e0845f74c812102ca7114b6a896ab2 16
6 Lucky ZSV1GVepvmWFdshMWgczS4zYvmmwEsBjWQjN4WDpUEFRRPy 17
7 Onfinality 0x48f292e9fdce07ba34217b0aa62e08b62376df3e 20
8 Nova Wallet 0x40b261ed3816f5cd6b548857cf6e78d5ca101bdb 35
9 Astake 0x45ccc0dea1470f1b4213ab60fd2ebb2a063f1c24 95
10 NFT Bridges 0xa14fdd39cf7049c4488cbba34dacbd2dc00f4577 96
11 Kyo Finance 0x8582ec9e183a8c5c1c32a7d62ee662ee460061a5 99
12 Bifrost 0xc6bf0c5c78686f1d0e2e54b97d6de6e2cefae9fd 101
13 Subscan 0xe1d742c51c1772312a6c5bfe530185cfc2dd1dc2 102
14 Aradia 0xdf48b6e388b86f7ae6b18c48ffcff76a8acdb65d 104
15 Comet Swap 0x5c442b00265aa8ae26a7edb1c39657ec43b73fa7 107
16 Community Treasury 0x101b453a02f961b4e3f0526ecd4c533c3a80d795 52
17 ArthSwap 0xc5b016c5597d298fe9ed22922ce290a048aa5b75 12
18 JPYC 0x431d5dff03120afa4bdf332c61a6e1766ef37bdb 24
19 Healthree 0x7672f18994d876a319502f356efea726c4354f39 51
20 D8A 0x4dbd6a4a6896dad6a3c11ce9f32cc4d6ce5b97be 87
21 Protofire 0xb0a74ee0732efb430a0c07dc8a93c104033c6eaa 30
22 Astar Core Contributors 0xa602d021da61ec4cc44dedbd4e3090a05c97a435 14
23 SubWallet WVD7TgCncPKbWs84E66jLrycP2ZaAXdiDJpgKx6LT3ZopCp 83

Projects without registration

# Project Address Onchain ID
24 — 0x9f5b097ad23e2cf4f34e502a3e41d941678877dc 82
25 — 0xa82a8c0a75a7180c14533f274f84547355faa726 19
26 — 0x0c5e3eaf962085821261cd7147d7b9815e8809cf 44
27 — 0x98aaf31e5ddd49b2465c15165815608ecec48a11 80

Upcoming Phase 2 Delist: Friday, March 6th

As part of the ongoing transition toward the 16-slot dApp Staking model under Tokenomics 3.0, the ACC will proceed with a second delisting batch next Friday, March 6th.

The following 11 dApps have been identified for removal in this phase:

# Project Address Onchain ID
1 — 0x9f5b097ad23e2cf4f34e502a3e41d941678877dc 82
2 D8A 0x4dbd6a4a6896dad6a3c11ce9f32cc4d6ce5b97be 87
3 ArthSwap 0xc5b016c5597d298fe9ed22922ce290a048aa5b75 12
4 Astar Core Contributors 0xa602d021da61ec4cc44dedbd4e3090a05c97a435 14
5 — 0xa82a8c0a75a7180c14533f274f84547355faa726 19
6 JPYC 0x431d5dff03120afa4bdf332c61a6e1766ef37bdb 24
7 Protofire 0xb0a74ee0732efb430a0c07dc8a93c104033c6eaa 30
8 — 0x0c5e3eaf962085821261cd7147d7b9815e8809cf 44
9 Healthree 0x7672f18994d876a319502f356efea726c4354f39 51
10 SubWllet WVD7TgCncPKbWs84E66jLrycP2ZaAXdiDJpgKx6LT3ZopCp 83
11 — 0x98aaf31e5ddd49b2465c15165815608ecec48a11 80

These projects have been evaluated under the same criteria applied in Phase 1 and do not meet the standards required for continued participation as the program moves toward a strictly capped, high-quality model.

Upon completion of this second batch, the dApp Staking program will reach its target of 16 active dApps, fully aligned with the Tokenomics 3.0 structural direction.

The ACC remains committed to a transparent, community-informed, and governance-driven process throughout this transition. Every action taken reflects our shared goal of building a leaner, more impactful, and strategically aligned Astar Collective ecosystem.

We encourage all community members to stay engaged, follow governance developments, and actively participate in shaping the next phase of Astar’s growth.

On behalf of the Astar Community Council,
ACC | @Community_Council

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Thank you!

Healthree has been working hard on Soneium, but since it currently has no impact on Astar, I think it’s understandable that it would be delisted. I hope they will reach a point where they can apply again in the future.

Astar Core Contributors will be removed, but the Community Treasury will remain. This is rational when considering staking destinations for idle ASTR from Binance and UCG (which I understand is currently being restructured), but given that the number of slots will be limited to 16, it may also create some issues.

What is the policy regarding this point?

If the assessment is that there are currently no additional promising dApps, then it makes sense. However, if there are more than 16 promising dApps, having the Community Treasury occupy one of the slots could become problematic.

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Hello @you425, thank you for raising these important structural questions.

They will always be able to apply again in the future, as long as they meet the new entry point criteria for dApp Staking.

This is something the ACC is not aware of and is not a concern for us at the moment.

Now, specifically regarding the point you mentioned here, it is valid to consider that the Community Treasury remaining in the list of 16 could be perceived as unfair if we have other promising dApps. However, we must keep in mind that the new model aims to prioritize dApps that generate real value for the ecosystem.

The Community Treasury has funds that are primarily used for:

  • UCG Program (which is currently evolving)
  • Ambassador Compensation
  • Community proposals or activities

This directly benefits our community, and considering that the ACC is internally discussing an evolution for UCG that will benefit other dApps, the value this dApp provides is clear.

However, we are always open to different opinions, so we will be attentive if this is perceived differently. :raising_hands:

cc @Community_Council

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On another note, community, we have extended the delisting period for the remaining 11 dApps to the end of this week or the beginning of the next.

The reason is that we want to give more time for questions or feedback, like those raised by @you425, to emerge from other members of our community.

cc @Community_Council

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Yes, of course, I agree on that point.

However, in past cases there were posts criticizing Core Contributors and the Community Treasury, so I wanted to confirm the policy. Personally, I have no objection to the Community Treasury remaining at this point.

With the dApp Staking revamp, the listings will be limited to a smaller number of promising projects, which should make the selection process easier. If anything, it might be worth changing the logo. Currently it uses the Astar logo, and people might stake there without thinking simply because of that.

One of the original concerns was that “using the official logo could increase the number of people selecting Core Contributors or the Community Treasury.” If that aspect were adjusted, it might help alleviate that concern.

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The policy governing both the entry and continued participation of dApps within the new dApp Staking model is defined by this framework created by the ACC: Astar dApp Staking | Entry Requirements Reinforcement - #7 by pitcoin777

In this case, it is important to note that the 16 dApps are those that provide the greatest value to the Collective itself.

This is a point that can certainly be considered; I don’t see why not. I will discuss it internally with the ACC.

cc @Community_Council

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Sorry, I think I may not have expressed it well due to translation.

While the Community Treasury certainly exists to provide value to Astar, it is not clearly a dApp or a project, so I think the topic discussed in the linked thread is somewhat different in nature. In past criticisms, this point was also one of the factors.

That’s why I wanted to confirm the current perspective on this.

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Why is D8A being delisted?
It’s a pretty useful product..

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Hi @ERC20s, thank you for your question and for participating in this thread. Let me respond:

This decision was made by the ACC after conducting a thorough review of the dApps that are part of the program. The main metrics that were evaluated can be seen here:

After this evaluation, using the criteria mentioned above, a rather small list emerged, but larger than the 16 accepted dApps that meet the criteria, including D8A.

In this new Astar dApp Staking model that we are about to witness, priority is being given to the dApps that provide the most value to the Astar Collective. Our main focus is:

Having said that, I’m not saying that D8A isn’t a useful product; what I’m saying is that, unfortunately, it lacks certain aspects that make it ineligible for the new model, at least at this stage.

As I mentioned, this was a collective, evaluated, planned, and executed decision by the ACC since last year when we started the delisting processes, and it has been accelerated this year due to the new dApp Staking model currently under voting.

cc @Community_Council

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It is an honour to have the D8A logo next to some of the other giants in dapp staking..
So I understand the growing competitiveness..

But when I compare D8A to something like NFT-bridges I feel like D8A is further ahead in ecosystem and development..

D8A is doing a lot in the astar ecosystem and will only get bigger as we integrate more features..
D8A is also one of the few projects currently giving active monthly updates in the forum.. Something that I am happy to continue doing and would expect from most of the 16 dapps going forward..

Maybe I’m missing the point of the clean-up..
Or maybe D8A needs a re-review?

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Do you have a way to verify this?

The ACC review of the dApps, as I mentioned before, took several points into consideration, and we were not able to see real usage of your dApp. However, if you have a way to prove otherwise, that is fully acceptable.

This is because they were part of the UCG Program and it was a requirement. I checked the forum and didn’t see any reports from you prior to this.

The ACC created some new parameters regarding the reports, and I encourage you to read them here, as the continued participation of projects in dApp Staking will depend on compliance with these.

Reference: Astar dApp Staking | Entry Requirements Reinforcement - #7 by pitcoin777

The ACC will not carry out reevaluations in the short term. As I mentioned, this was not done overnight; we have been working on it since last year.

Examples:

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