Q1 2026 – Astar Community Council Update
GM Astar community! 
As Q1 2026 comes to a close, the Astar Community Council is pleased to share an update on our activities, deliverables, and progress over the past quarter.
Throughout Q1, the ACC continued to focus on strengthening governance standards, improving operational efficiency, and aligning ecosystem programs with the updated Tokenomics 3.0 and dApp Staking framework.
Highlights from Q1
dApp Staking Entry Requirements Reinforcement
The Council worked on increasing the entry requirements for dApp Staking, with the goal of better filtering access to the program and ensuring that only projects providing real value to the ecosystem can be onboarded. This strengthens the overall quality and sustainability of the dApp Staking environment.
Internal Monitoring Workflow for dApp Staking
A structured internal workflow was implemented to enable continuous monitoring of listed dApps. This system allows the ACC to regularly evaluate activity levels, ecosystem contribution, and overall performance of projects within dApp Staking.
Ongoing dApp Staking Review & Delisting Activity
The Council continued its ongoing effort to remove inactive or low-value projects, ensuring that the program remains focused on meaningful contributors to the Astar ecosystem.
dApp Staking Improvement Proposals
The ACC developed and discussed several ideas and proposals aimed at improving the dApp Staking system, focusing on efficiency, sustainability, and better alignment of incentives across the ecosystem.
Astar Ambassador Fellowship (AAF) Development
Work continued on the organization and structuring of the Astar Ambassador Fellowship, further refining its operational framework and preparing it for progressive implementation.
Internal Documentation Updates (Listing & Delisting Workflows)
Internal documentation related to dApp Staking listing and delisting processes was updated to improve clarity, consistency, and execution efficiency within the Council.
Public Documentation Update (dApp Staking & Tokenomics 3.0)
The ACC updated and aligned all public documentation related to dApp Staking to reflect the latest changes introduced by the updated dApp Staking model and Tokenomics 3.0, ensuring consistency and transparency for the community.
Collaboration with Foundation & AFC (Compensation Framework)
The Council collaborated with the Astar Foundation and the Astar Finance Committee (AFC) in structuring updates to the compensation model for Astar Collective participants, with particular focus on the Ambassador segment, transitioning from USD-based calculations to fixed ASTR-denominated amounts.
Enhanced Ambassador Monitoring System
A more advanced monitoring system for Ambassador activity was developed, aimed at better capturing the real value contributed to the ecosystem. An internal dashboard was introduced, enabling the ACC to assign targeted tasks to Ambassadors, track execution, and evaluate both performance and quality of contributions.
UCG Program Restructuring (Ongoing)
The ACC began a comprehensive restructuring of the UCG program, transitioning its vision from a bootstrapping initiative to a strategic staking actor.
New goals and mechanisms have been defined to align the program with the updated dApp Staking structure (16 slots, 2 active tiers, stricter entry and monitoring requirements). This transformation is ongoing and will also include a rebranding of the program.
Large-Scale dApp Staking Cleanup Initiative
The Council executed a major cleanup initiative, removing a total of 58 dApps that were no longer aligned with the program’s standards, based on:
- lack of recent contributions
- low dApp quality
- limited tangible value to the Astar Collective
This initiative was executed through two on-chain motions:
- First batch: 47 dApps delisted
dApp Staking: Remove low-performing or ghost dApps - Second batch: 11 dApps delisted
dApp Staking: Remove low-performing dApps (second round)
Additional Contributions
dApp Staking Management
Listings
During Q1, the Council evaluated and onboarded new projects into Astar’s dApp Staking program, in alignment with the updated entry requirements and the evolving Tokenomics 3.0 framework:
- CometSwap
Delistings
During Q1, the ACC carried out a comprehensive cleanup of the dApp Staking ecosystem, removing projects that were no longer aligned with the program’s standards and expectations.
This included a large-scale cleanup initiative, executed through two on-chain motions:
- First batch: 47 dApps delisted
dApp Staking: Remove low-performing or ghost dApps - Second batch: 11 dApps delisted
dApp Staking: Remove low-performing dApps (second round)
Forum discussion: Large-Scale dApp Staking Cleanup Initiative
Projects were delisted based on the following criteria:
- lack of recent contributions
- low dApp quality
- limited tangible value to the Astar Collective
Below is the complete list of all dApps delisted during Q1 2026:
- Neemo
- SFY Lab
- 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
- Arthswap
- Astar Core Contributors
- JPYC
- Protofire
- Healthree
- Subwallet
Events Funding
Guild Funding Proposal
ASTR Granted: 272,727 ASTR ASTR
Motion
Agents Tips Evaluation & Management
During the initial part of Q1, the ACC carried out the following activities:
Evaluation of Agents Reports
All official reports from Astar Agents related to Q4 25 contributions were reviewed and evaluated.
On-chain Approval of Tips
The Council processed and approved the corresponding on-chain motions for Agents Tips distribution via the Community Treasury.
Details:
| TkSarah | ASTR 224,107.00 |
|---|---|
| Matt | ASTR 189,643.00 |
| ZkVan | ASTR 186,964.00 |
| PitCoin | ASTR 210,714.00 |
| Emre | ASTR 212,857.00 |
| SimonB | ASTR 180,714.00 |
| EmanuCt96 | ASTR 218,214.00 |
| MSPY | ASTR 153,750.00 |
| You425 | ASTR 235,357.00 |
| BoomBLB | ASTR 120,536.00 |
| Pithecus | ASTR 131,250.00 |
UCG Management
19/01/26 – UCG REMOVED | SFY Lab (UCG Delisting)
Move 21M ASTR from SFY Lab to Community Treasury
Motion
25/02/26 – UCG REMOVED | NFT BRIDGES (UCG Delisting)
Move 21M ASTR from NFT BRIDGES to Community Treasury
Motion
25/02/26 – UCG REMOVED | ARADIA (UCG Delisting)
Move 21M ASTR from ARADIA to Community Treasury
Motion
Community Treasury Update
- Q4 2025 Closing Balance: ~123,014,058 ASTR
- Q1 2026 Closing Balance: ~126,948,194 ASTR
Despite regular expenses (Agents Tips, events funding, and other initiatives), the Community Treasury balance continued to grow thanks to staking returns, highlighting the sustainable design of the on-chain treasury strategy.
Community Treasury wallet:
YQnbw3oWxBju7z5CRVoq1K6JzwDaj6DNePwdc2R2fG7jdix
Subscan link
Q1 Rewards Earned (Community Treasury)
4,812,330 ASTR
(Staker Rewards + dApp Owner Rewards)
Check details on Subscan
ACC Membership Update
During Q1, there were changes in the Council composition:
- MouthMouth stepped down
- Gaius joined the Council
Community Council Update - January 2026 - zkVan & Jorge joined the Council
Community Council Update - February 2026
The Council would like to sincerely thank @Mouthmouth68 for his dedication, time, and valuable contributions during their time in the Astar Community Council.
His involvement and commitment helped support the Council’s activities during a key phase of evolution for the ecosystem.
At the same time, we warmly welcome @Gaius_sama , @Vangardem , and @CJorgeSaez to the Council.
Their experience and continued involvement in the Astar ecosystem will contribute to strengthening governance processes and supporting the next phase of growth.
Following these changes, the ACC has returned to its original structure of 6 members, ensuring a balanced and effective governance framework.
The current official ACC members are:
- Carlos
- Gaius
- SimonB
- Pitcoin
- zkVan
- Jorge
Looking Ahead to 2026
Astar Ambassador Fellowship (AAF) Development
The ACC will continue refining and structuring the Astar Ambassador Fellowship, with the objective of building a scalable, transparent, and performance-driven framework for Ambassador management.
This includes further development of task systems, evaluation criteria, and contribution tracking mechanisms to ensure that rewards are aligned with real impact on the ecosystem.
UCG Program Transformation
Work will continue on the full restructuring of the UCG program, transitioning it from a bootstrapping initiative into a strategic staking actor.
The new framework will be aligned with Tokenomics 3.0 and the updated dApp Staking model (16 slots, 2 active tiers), introducing clearer objectives, stricter entry requirements, and more structured monitoring processes.
This transformation will also include a future rebranding of the program.
dApp Staking Monitoring System Enhancement
The ACC will continue improving its monitoring framework for dApps within the dApp Staking program, focusing on building a more data-driven and efficient system to evaluate performance, activity, and ecosystem contribution over time.
dApp Staking Framework Evolution
Building on the work done in Q1, the Council will continue exploring improvements to the dApp Staking system, with the goal of increasing quality standards, optimizing slot allocation, and ensuring long-term sustainability and alignment of incentives across the ecosystem.
Governance Processes Optimization
The ACC will further refine its internal workflows and governance processes to improve efficiency, coordination, and decision-making speed, ensuring the Council can operate effectively as the ecosystem continues to grow.
Continuous Documentation Improvement
Ongoing efforts will be dedicated to maintaining and improving both internal and public documentation, ensuring that all processes remain clear, up-to-date, and accessible to the community.
Closing Note
As we conclude Q1 202, the Astar Community Council would like to thank all community members, contributors, Agents, developers, and dApp teams for their continued engagement and support.6
The first quarter of 2026 has marked an important phase of restructuring and alignment for the ecosystem, with significant efforts focused on improving governance standards, refining key programs, and strengthening the overall quality of participation within Astar.
We look ahead to the coming months with a strong sense of direction and commitment, continuing to build a more efficient, transparent, and sustainable ecosystem together.
Thank you for being part of this journey — and for contributing to the growth of Astar.
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Astar Community Council | @Community_Council
March 2026
