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