# Proposal grant ASTR from Astar Treasury to StakeCraft for providing Snapshot service for Astar and Shiden for Q3 & Q4 2024 **URL:** \ **Category:** Offchain Discussions\ **Created:** [July 8, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083 "2024-07-08T18:06:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![StakeCraft](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/stakecraft/32/2304_2.png) [@StakeCraft](https://forum.astar.network/u/StakeCraft)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/1 "2024-07-08T18:06:38Z")
**Proponent Address:** Wj14Wp8CD8D8K58hpxbuFSTmXyFeBvjfAoJqbHjrHRsm1pN **Requested Amount:** 330$/month (±29578,7272 tokens at the average price for the last 7 days 0,06694$/astr according to Coingecko) to cover the server cost and its support. **Date:** 08.07.2024 **Short Description:** The snapshot service is intended for collator nodes, namely, it helps to bring the node back online in a very short time, because pruning 1000 is set. `At @bLd759 request, starting from June 1, 2023, the snapshots were switched to archive.` There is also a link to our [GitHub](https://github.com/Stakecraft/)where you can find all the information related to the [Astar & Shiden Snapshot service](https://github.com/Stakecraft/astar-collator-snapshots) and on our [Website](https://snapshots.stakecraft.com/) **Moreover, we’re excited to share our innovative service, [All4Nodes.io](http://all4nodes.io/) where you can also find these snapshots. Serving as the ultimate hub for node operators and blockchain enthusiasts, [All4Nodes.io](http://all4nodes.io/) offers a comprehensive suite of resources to streamline your blockchain journey. From snapshots and endpoints to explorers and comprehensive guides, [All4Nodes.io](http://all4nodes.io/) equips you with everything you need to navigate the blockchain landscape easily. Unlock the full potential of blockchain technology with All4Nodes Aggregator Service developed by StakeCraft.** # Background Hi everyone, STAKECRAFT supported Astar since it was called Plasm Network and was chosen as one of Astar’s first collators at the beginning of 2022. We are confident in the future of Astar and Shiden. # Proposal We want to request **$1980** for Q3 & Q4 2024 ( **330$/month** ) in ASTR from the Astar treasury as a reward for providing our Snapshot service. We ask this amount to cover expenses on the server and its support. # Statistics of usage Our snapshot downloading statistics for Astar and Shiden showed that the snapshots were used for the period from June 1st to December 31st: - approx. 35 times per month for Astar; - approx. 12 times per month for Shiden. ## Responsibilities We are committed to keeping the service running and updating it regularly. 1. The address of the fund recipient: Wj14Wp8CD8D8K58hpxbuFSTmXyFeBvjfAoJqbHjrHRsm1pN 2. There is no cancellation period from our side for running the snapshot service 3. Snapshots are updated on a daily basis 4. The options to contact the manager of the funds: You can reach us at: Email: [support@stakecraft.com](mailto:support@stakecraft.com) Telegram: @urb4n\_thr34t ---
**Author:** ![StakeCraft](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/stakecraft/32/2304_2.png) [@StakeCraft](https://forum.astar.network/u/StakeCraft)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/2 "2024-07-08T18:09:21Z")
You can also track discussions of all previous proposals granted to StakeCraft: - Q4 2022: [Proposal #1](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden/4069) - Q1 & Q2 2023: [Proposal #2](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2023/4736) - Q3 & Q4 2023: [Proposal #3](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q1-q2-2023/4251) - Q1 & Q2 2024: [Proposal #4](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q1-q2-2024/5915/2) ---
**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 9, 2024, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/3 "2024-07-09T02:46:45Z")
Thank you for your contribution to Astar. I continuously support you. ---
**Author:** ![you425](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/you425/32/3313_2.png) [@you425](https://forum.astar.network/u/you425)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2024, 5:58am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/4 "2024-07-09T05:58:59Z")
Thank you for all your support. I support this proposal. By the way, isn’t Astar still listed on [All4Nodes.io](http://All4Nodes.io)? ---
**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 9, 2024, 7:23am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/5 "2024-07-09T07:23:09Z")
Thanks for Your support of Astar , I will support this proposal. ---
**Author:** ![StakeCraft](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/stakecraft/32/2304_2.png) [@StakeCraft](https://forum.astar.network/u/StakeCraft)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2024, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/6 "2024-07-09T09:32:54Z")
We are updating some information. Everything related to Astar will appear on [all4nodes.io](http://all4nodes.io) later today. ---
**Author:** ![pithecus](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/pithecus/32/5678_2.png) [@pithecus](https://forum.astar.network/u/pithecus)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/7 "2024-07-10T01:45:03Z")
Hi StakeCraft team, thanks for your continuous contribution to Astar Network! > [@StakeCraft](#): > > Our snapshot downloading statistics for Astar and Shiden showed that the snapshots were used for the period from June 1st to December 31st: One question. Are these numbers estimates or getting from the previous statistics such as Q1 & Q2 2024? Bests, pithecus ---
**Author:** ![you425](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/you425/32/3313_2.png) [@you425](https://forum.astar.network/u/you425)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 5:59am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/8 "2024-07-10T05:59:46Z")
Thank you! I’ll wait for an update. ---
**Author:** ![StakeCraft](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/stakecraft/32/2304_2.png) [@StakeCraft](https://forum.astar.network/u/StakeCraft)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 11:05am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/9 "2024-07-10T11:05:08Z")
Hello @pithecus These are estimated numbers. Hi @you425 You can check now. ---
**Author:** ![StakeCraft](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/stakecraft/32/2304_2.png) [@StakeCraft](https://forum.astar.network/u/StakeCraft)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 11:06am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/10 "2024-07-10T11:06:21Z")
@Gaius_sama Hello. May I ask you to start the voting process, please? ---
**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 10, 2024, 11:08am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/11 "2024-07-10T11:08:35Z")
Hello @StakeCraft Voting can only begin after a minimum discussion period of 7 days. Please refer to Astar’s governance guidelines in our documentation : > **[Astar Townhall - Off-chain Governance | Astar Docs](https://docs.astar.network/docs/use/astar-townhall/)** > > Astar Off-chain Governance is powered by Townhall, a platform designed to empower Protocol or DAO communities with governance tools and features. For more information, visit the Townhall website. ---
**Author:** ![StakeCraft](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/stakecraft/32/2304_2.png) [@StakeCraft](https://forum.astar.network/u/StakeCraft)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/12 "2024-07-10T11:26:21Z")
Understood, thank you for clarification. ---
**Author:** ![you425](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/you425/32/3313_2.png) [@you425](https://forum.astar.network/u/you425)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2024, 5:20am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/13 "2024-07-11T05:20:10Z")
Thank you, that confirms it. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/plasmnet/original/2X/d/d2f7eae4a6c5b2083a49a0a32cc699a6e44d3aa7.png) ---
**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:** [July 12, 2024, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/14 "2024-07-12T16:12:13Z")
A snapshot service for nodes is very necessary, soon more projects will come and the network will have more usability, so this tool can be very helpful. ---
**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 12, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/15 "2024-07-12T16:16:28Z")
As always in favour. Stakecraft is doing a great job. ---
**Author:** ![GuiGou](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/guigou/32/1366_2.png) [@GuiGou](https://forum.astar.network/u/GuiGou)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2024, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/16 "2024-07-12T20:05:29Z")
Hi, Unfortunately, I do not have all the required knowledge to give a relevant opinion on this proposal. I would like to know the opinions of the teams/projects using snapshots. Maybe @bLd759 can give his opinion 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![BoomBLB](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/boomblb/32/2209_2.png) [@BoomBLB](https://forum.astar.network/u/BoomBLB)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2024, 2:33am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/17 "2024-07-13T02:33:28Z")
Thank you for the details, and thank you for your continuous support. =) ---
**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 16, 2024, 8:35am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/18 "2024-07-16T08:35:25Z")
Hello @StakeCraft As the 7-day minimum discussion period comes to an end, you can now open your treasury request proposal directly on [https://astargov.com/](https://astargov.com/). If you need help creating your governance proposal for the vote, you can consult the official [documentation](https://docs.astar.network/docs/use/astar-townhall/#moving-a-discussion-to-a-governance-proposal) or use this [proposal](https://astargov.com/astar/post/0x19390f64c7ee09cf1892857faf8f5b735a7423d9c853ea5e59658e754ddb1f2c) as an example. > **[Astar Townhall - Off-chain Governance | Astar Docs](https://docs.astar.network/docs/use/astar-townhall/)** > > Astar Off-chain Governance is powered by Townhall, a platform designed to empower Protocol or DAO communities with governance tools and features. For more information, visit the Townhall website. Let us know if you have any further questions. ---
**Author:** ![StakeCraft](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/stakecraft/32/2304_2.png) [@StakeCraft](https://forum.astar.network/u/StakeCraft)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2024, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/19 "2024-07-16T10:04:59Z")
> [@StakeCraft](#): > > **Proponent Address:** Wj14Wp8CD8D8K58hpxbuFSTmXyFeBvjfAoJqbHjrHRsm1pN > > **Requested Amount:** 330$/month (±29578,7272 tokens at the average price for the last 7 days 0,06694$/astr according to Coingecko) to cover the server cost and its support. > > **Date:** 08.07.2024 > > **Short Description:** > > The snapshot service is intended for collator nodes, namely, it helps to bring the node back online in a very short time, because pruning 1000 is set. > > `At @bLd759 request, starting from June 1, 2023, the snapshots were switched to archive.` > > There is also a link to our [GitHub](https://github.com/Stakecraft/)where you can find all the information related to the [Astar & Shiden Snapshot service](https://github.com/Stakecraft/astar-collator-snapshots) and on our [Website](https://snapshots.stakecraft.com/) > > **Moreover, we’re excited to share our innovative service, [All4Nodes.io](http://all4nodes.io/) where you can also find these snapshots. Serving as the ultimate hub for node operators and blockchain enthusiasts, [All4Nodes.io](http://all4nodes.io/) offers a comprehensive suite of resources to streamline your blockchain journey. From snapshots and endpoints to explorers and comprehensive guides, [All4Nodes.io](http://all4nodes.io/) equips you with everything you need to navigate the blockchain landscape easily. Unlock the full potential of blockchain technology with All4Nodes Aggregator Service developed by StakeCraft.** > > # Background > > Hi everyone, > > STAKECRAFT supported Astar since it was called Plasm Network and was chosen as one of Astar’s first collators at the beginning of 2022. We are confident in the future of Astar and Shiden. > > # Proposal > > We want to request **$1980** for Q3 & Q4 2024 ( **330$/month** ) in ASTR from the Astar treasury as a reward for providing our Snapshot service. We ask this amount to cover expenses on the server and its support. > > # Statistics of usage > > Our snapshot downloading statistics for Astar and Shiden showed that the snapshots were used for the period from June 1st to December 31st: > > - approx. 35 times per month for Astar; > - approx. 12 times per month for Shiden. > > ## Responsibilities > > We are committed to keeping the service running and updating it regularly. > > 1. The address of the fund recipient: Wj14Wp8CD8D8K58hpxbuFSTmXyFeBvjfAoJqbHjrHRsm1pN > 2. There is no cancellation period from our side for running the snapshot service > 3. Snapshots are updated on a daily basis > 4. The options to contact the manager of the funds: > > You can reach us at: > > Email: [support@stakecraft.com](mailto:support@stakecraft.com) > > Telegram: @urb4n\_thr34t Hi @Gaius_sama Done. You can find my proposal here - [Proposal grant ASTR from Astar Treasury to StakeCraft for providing Snapshot service for Astar and Shiden for Q3 & Q4 2024 - Proposal in Townhall House Astar Network](https://astargov.com/astar/post/0xc7a87e3dba5616f6f7bef83a97623a84a32e69f61749f837a5cec983a2d7a324) ---
**Author:** ![StakeCraft](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/stakecraft/32/2304_2.png) [@StakeCraft](https://forum.astar.network/u/StakeCraft)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083/20 "2024-07-19T21:45:07Z")
@Gaius_sama Hi! The voting time has ended successfully. What are the next steps? [Next page](https://forum.astar.network/t/proposal-grant-astr-from-astar-treasury-to-stakecraft-for-providing-snapshot-service-for-astar-and-shiden-for-q3-q4-2024/7083.md?page=2)