Dear community,Our governance system is an utter disaster, a circus dragging us down. The latest referendum proves it: a pathetic 0.3% turnout, and a measly 8% of votes against killed a proposal, despite an account with 15 million ASTR voting in favor. And then someone, with a smug little smile, has the gall to say the 90% in favor should’ve voted with “more conviction.” Spare us the lecture, friend: the issue isn’t the “conviction” of those who voted yes, but a quorum system so restrictive it’s flawed and useless. If an account with 15 million ASTR voting in favor isn’t enough to pass a proposal, what more proof do we need that this system is broken? Apparently, a lot, since we’re still stuck debating it.A sarcastic round of applause to the 8% of “winners” who blocked the referendum: congrats, you’ve shown that a few can decide for everyone in an ecosystem that’s supposed to be decentralized. Now that many of you hold official roles, show us some actual results, because we’re sick of those who block everything without building anything. Astar needs to grow, but for far too long, it’s been stuck at zero, zero, zero.I’m calling on the team and the community to make a clear choice: do we want truly decentralized governance or a centralized system? Whatever the decision, I’ll accept it, but these sham votes have to stop. If we’re aiming for decentralization, we need to incentivize participation. The dApp staking system could encourage the community to vote actively—why not use it? We need a mechanism that wakes people up, not one that lets them sleep.With such a restrictive quorum, we’re leaving the door open to those acting for personal interests, stalling the ecosystem’s growth. dApp staking or partnerships alone won’t attract developers: we need transparency and a governance system that works, with no room for games or scheming. And no, dear “conviction” expert, your Age of Chronos at 0.99 euros on Steam analogy is cute but irrelevant. We’re not picking a game; we’re talking about an ecosystem that needs to grow. If you think the team is “deceptive” or the project a “lousy niche,” give us technical reasons, not chatter from autumn sales.Let’s choose now. True decentralization or centralized decisions: no more ambiguity. Let’s build an ecosystem that reflects our values and gives everyone a voice, not just those who can tank a referendum with a measly 8%.
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