[Request For Comments] Astar Evolution Phase 2

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This RFC acts as a draft to collect feedback and comments from the community. As Astar Evolution 2.0 approaches, your input in this RFC is vital to shape the path ahead, culminating in a governance proposal that will require community approval. As always, please follow the Rules of Engagement when interacting with this post.

With your feedback, we will polish further on our ideas as this is one of them for Astar Evolution Phase 2. Therefore, please do NOT consider this as a final proposal nor a decision at the current stage.

This RFC proposal is led by Astar Foundation.

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Background

The story of Astar has always been defined by belief and conviction. From its earliest days as Plasm Network in 2019, Astar has chosen paths that set it apart.

  • Lockdrop over ICO: While other projects sold tokens through TGE events, Astar pioneered the Lockdrop, rewarding long-term commitment without fundraising, dilution, or venture dominance.

  • Phase 0–1: Astar transformed from Plasm into a leading Polkadot parachain, becoming Japan’s most supported blockchain, technically robust and community-first.

  • zkEVM launch: In 2024, Astar bridged into Ethereum’s developer community, securing major Japanese ecosystem partners and opening new scaling horizons.

  • Phase 1: The creation of Soneium with Sony Block Solutions Labs marked a strategic pivot. The transition of Astar zkEVM into Soneium is expanding from protocol-centric to ecosystem-driven growth. ASTR matured into a multi-purpose token with adoption potential beyond its proven utility.

  • Phase 1.5: Focus shifted to interoperability (via Chainlink CCIP) and governance evolution. ASTR became a Superchain-adapted asset, linking Astar Network with new protocols while decentralizing strategic decision-making.

Each chapter builds on the last. Lockdrop to governance. Governance for ecosystem expansion. Expansion to interoperability.

Now Phase 2 approaches.
The official announcement of Astar Evolution 2.0 is on the horizon. Among the exciting directions ahead is the Burndrop, a new chapter for the community. Where Lockdrop rewards time, Burndrop rewards speculation. Where Lockdrop seeded community ownership, Burndrop gives users the opportunity to burn ASTR and receive future token(s) (TBD) connected to the Startale ecosystem based on the amount. The ultimate objective of the Burndrop initiative is to significantly reduce ASTR’s circulating supply and enhance its scarcity. By holding ASTR, you have the opportunity to participate in the Burndrop and receive new token(s). This direction is what the current RFC seeks for your thoughts.

Astar Phase 2 - The idea: Burndrop

Disclaimer: The timing and details are not decided yet. This means we will share the timeline and details when we officially initiate the Burndrop phase.

For the first time in Astar’s history, holders will be invited to take part in a voluntary burn of ASTR, permanently removing tokens from circulation, and leading to the distribution of new token(s) (TBD) in the Startale ecosystem.

Just as the Lockdrop was a leap of faith in 2019, the Burndrop echoes that spirit. The details are to be disclosed, but what we can say now:

  • The burn will reduce the circulating supply of ASTR in a way that benefits all holders, whether they participate or not. With the upcoming Tokenomics 3.0 this burn will create more scarcity of the ASTR token.

  • Participation will be completely voluntary and irreversible, no forced swaps, no hidden terms.

  • The Burndrop will be designed with fairness, transparency, and simplicity as guiding principles.

  • Holding ASTR will give you the opportunity to get future token(s) (TBD) connected to the Startale ecosystem.

The Burndrop is more than a mechanism. It is a signal:

  • Of supply discipline.

  • Of belief in Astar’s long-term vision.

  • Of our willingness to shape the future around ASTR.

Community Feedback

The Burndrop cannot succeed in isolation. Its strength will come from how it reflects the values and priorities of the Astar Collective.

This RFC is not a final blueprint, but a proposal shaped by our commitment to building Astar Evolution together. We encourage every ASTR holder, dApp team, collator, and community contributor to share their perspectives, your feedback will help guide the path forward.

Key questions for community review:

  1. Format → Should the Burndrop be a one-time event (like the Lockdrop) or run across multiple epochs to allow wider participation?

  2. Fairness → How do we ensure both small holders and large holders feel treated fairly? Options may include pro-rata logic, caps, or tiered multipliers.

  3. Thresholds → Should there be a minimum burn required to qualify, and should there be an overall cap to prevent over-concentration?

  4. Verification → What kind of onchain proof or dashboard would you expect to verify the burn is transparent and auditable?

  5. Alignment → How should the Burndrop reinforce ASTR’s evolving role?

How to respond:

  • Share your thoughts directly in this RFC thread.

  • Be explicit about what principle you support, disagree with, or would add.

  • The more feedback we gather, the stronger and fairer the Burndrop design will be.

Closing

Behind the scenes, pieces are moving across teams, institutions, and regulatory frameworks. What’s being built is designed to last. These things take time, clarity, and coordination.

For those who have been with Astar since 2019, this moment may feel familiar. Once again, it is time for the community to come together and shape the future of Astar. Guided by our shared vision and belief, we have the opportunity to define what comes next, together.

The Burndrop is an invitation, not an obligation. An opportunity for those who wish to step forward.

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Hi, is there any information about new token? What kind of usage or etc?.

It is hard to give an opinion without any information about a new token.

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A quick check.

In the post, it mention that burning astr token will get a airdrop of another token. And in the ending phrase it mention holding astr will also get this token.

So what is the benefit of burning the astr if holding and burning gets the new token.

Secondly, there should be a clear idea on what is the next token that will be introduced. Example its tokenomics and such. How many astr burn/ kept will get how many new tokens.

If the information is not in place, or whats the ratio of this exchange, not many people will participate in this.

As community will not risk.. burning 10k astr just to get 4 startale tokens. And the max supply is 5b of startale (these are just examples).. in this way.. there ain’t many incentives for community people to do that.

Maybe the team can put a strategy .

By giving a cap to the burning.

Example.

10k astr burned will get x amount if startale tokens.

Max startale tokens is 1B.

The introduction of startale tokens will be in 2027 ..

This may give community more info to decide if they would like to join in this burning event.

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This RFC seeks feedback from the community, but since the most important details regarding the new token have not yet been presented, it is impossible to make a judgment or provide meaningful opinions.

When asking others for feedback, it is both a matter of courtesy and a fundamental principle of business to provide the information necessary for making an informed decision. If such details cannot be disclosed at this stage, then it is premature to seek feedback from the community.

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I participated in Astar’s lockdrops and they were extremely successful. The mechanism implemented was transparent and secure!

I believe that Burndrop should follow the same line. What was successful once is highly likely to be successful again.

The format used should be a one-off event like the lockdrop. The faster the speed of the ASTR token is neutralized, the better for the echo, as the impact would be greater and much more visible.

In terms of fairness, a higher percentage should be given to smaller holders. This would not affect large holders, as they will surely score highly in the table or system that is implemented.

There should be a floor for burning (minimum required) but no ceiling (after the floor, there should be no limits on burning; the ceiling would be the maximum for each wallet).

A panel to watch the burning live would be great. It would be visually appealing and encourage everyone to participate, and it would also provide real numbers of the tokens burned.

The brundrop would be a significant evolutionary step in the quest to create and distribute wealth within our ecosystem. This would undoubtedly be newsworthy and attract new users.

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Hi @kashic @wynstan @TAKUMAYU

Really glad to see you all back on the Forum and contributing your thoughts to this RFC. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspectives.

Regarding the missing information about the token(s) mentioned in the RFC, this is intentional at this stage. There are confidential obligations that prevent us from disclosing detailed information until official public announcements are made. Once that happens, we will be able to communicate all relevant details around the Burndrop initiative.

This includes full information about:

  • Tokenomics and utility
  • Allocation models
  • Technical stack
  • Distribution framework and mechanisms

The Burndrop event will only take place once all of these details are publicly available.
We are not asking or encouraging anyone to burn ASTR without knowing what they will receive in return. Participation would only occur once everything is transparent and clear to the community.

To clarify, only burning ASTR tokens would give access to the new token(s), not holding.

The intention behind this RFC (Request For Comments) is to take a temperature check on the concept of the Burndrop itself. At this stage, we are collecting community feedback on the idea, structure, and potential implications, not commitment or confirmation of participation.

What we are seeking to understand now are community opinions on the two paths this mechanism could represent for ASTR holders:

  1. Burning ASTR for something new – choosing to take part in a speculative act of conviction and belief in the new token(s) and the broader Startale ecosystem.
  2. Holding ASTR and staying in the current ecosystem – continuing to support Astar’s long-term growth, benefiting from reduced supply and increased scarcity as others burn their tokens.

Which path resonates most with you as an ASTR holder?

Do you believe this approach, allowing those who wish to move on to exit through burning rather than selling (preserving ASTR price) while strengthening the tokenomics for those who stay, is the right direction for Astar Evolution Phase 2?

The goal of this RFC is to open dialogue, not make decisions.
There are no wrong questions here. Your insights will help shape how we move forward and design a model that benefits the entire community.

Thank you again for engaging. This kind of constructive discussion is exactly what defines the Astar Collective.

Gaius_sama, Astar Foundation :astr:

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Hey guys thanks to the team for sharing this RFC

I really appreciate the transparency and the chance for community input

The Burndrop idea is interesting

reducing ASTR supply while offering a stake in the new Startale ecosystem could align incentives nicely. But there are several concerns I’d love clarity on so guys feel confident to participate

One question I’m really curious about is:

what will the burn → new token ratio look like, and how will small holders avoid being overshadowed by whales?

If large burners dominate, small participants may get negligible allocation, which could discourage broad participation

Also, will this be a one time event or phased across epochs so more people have access?

What on chain proofs or dashboards will there be so the community can verify who burned and how much, and confirm that the distribution is correct?

Overall, I think the success of this will hinge on clear numbers, fairness, and on chain transparency

My suggestion is to be a midterm epoch burn

A epoch by epoch burn with a clear allocation at the end of each epoch

And also some activities across Astar Network like Tasks to have some multiplayer at each claim allocation

This idea will be awesome something like Soneium score

Looking forward to seeing more detailed designs and discussing with the community

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Hi everyone, Here’s my feedback on the proposed Burndrop for Astar Evolution Phase 2. Let me start by saying that without full details on the new tokens (utility, tokenomics, ratio), it’s tough to form a definitive opinion, but I’d like to share some thoughts and ideas based on what’s been shared so far. 1. Format: Multi-Epoch Event, Closely SpacedI prefer a multi-epoch event with epochs spaced closely together to maximize participation and overall burn. Short intervals between epochs create urgency and keep the hype alive, encouraging more holders to join without making it feel like a one-time, all-or-nothing event. A single-shot event risks excluding those who aren’t ready right away or favoring only big players. 2. Fairness and Caps: Freedom to Burn, with a Per-Epoch MinimumNo cap per wallet: I’m against setting a maximum burn limit per wallet. Everyone should be free to burn as many ASTR as they want and receive new tokens proportionally. Capping big holders would penalize those who’ve invested heavily in ASTR, which doesn’t feel fair.

YES to a minimum burn per epoch: To prevent abuse or negligible participation, I suggest a minimum ASTR burn for each epoch, but not a cumulative minimum across the entire event. This encourages active participation without discouraging smaller holders.

Total cap per epoch: I propose a total burn cap for each epoch (not per wallet) to spark a race to participate before the cap is hit. This could maximize the overall burn, create competition, and boost hype, without limiting individual wallets.

No overall event cap: I don’t want a total burn limit for the entire Burndrop. The more ASTR burned, the better for scarcity and token value.

3. Transparency: Live Dashboard, an Awesome IdeaThe idea of a live dashboard to track burns in real-time is fantastic! It ensures transparency and could become a tool to generate hype and engagement, maybe with interactive features (e.g., stats, anonymous leaderboards, epoch countdowns). It could draw attention even beyond the ASTR community. 4. Caution on Ecosystem TokensI urge extreme caution if considering including third-party app tokens (e.g., DeFi protocols) as part of the new tokens distributed. Startale has no direct control over these dApps, and including their tokens risks creating dependencies or instability. Ideally, the new tokens should be exclusively tied to the Startale/Soneium ecosystem, with clear, proprietary utility. A dream scenario? A Sony proprietary token as the centerpiece of the ecosystem. This could absolutely explode (in a good way!) the entire project, giving a massive boost to Astar and Soneium. However, I struggle to see how ASTR and a potential Soneium token could coexist without overlapping utilities. If their functions are too similar, ASTR risks losing utility and value. Clarity on this is critical. 5. New Tokenomics: 100% Via BurndropThe new tokens’ supply should be 100% distributed through the Burndrop, with no reserves or allocations to third parties (e.g., only 10% via burn). ASTR holders must have an absolute priority lane over any other buyers or external investors. This would strengthen community trust and reward those who’ve believed in Astar from the start. 6. Final ThoughtsI’m super excited about the Burndrop idea and thrilled to discuss it. If structured well, with an eye toward positive speculation and the growth Astar deserves, it could bear incredible fruit. However, without clear details on the new tokens, I encourage everyone to approach this cautiously. The Foundation needs to ensure ASTR remains central to the ecosystem and that the Burndrop doesn’t create imbalances between those who burn and those who hold. Thanks for opening this discussion! I’m eagerly awaiting the official announcements and remain bullish on Astar’s potential.

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OG lockdrop had 3 planned phases.

Phase 1 was capped for total Astar distributed.

Phase 2 was uncapped and people got huge value here.

Phase 3 was cancelled due to success of phase 2.

OG lockdrop also allowed users to lock their ETH short, medium or long term.

Maybe we should do the same with vesting for these new tokens (longer lock, more conviction, means higher reward multiplier).

Some sort of vesting needs to be implemented at a minimum imo.

I also think don’t overcomplicate it - you burn and choose length of vesting time. That’s it.

Really interesting concept though and i’ll be keeping a close eye as more details are released.

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Hi Astar community, as one of the ecosystem agents, I am sharing the following opinions on behalf of some of the active community members.

  1. Fairness: As the burndrop can be seen as transferring ASTR into a new token (or new tokens), holders with large ASTR balances should be motivated to participate in to hit the goal of the burndrop. Having caps or multipliers could be considered to be for those holding relatively small portion of ASTR, such options could prevent holders with large balances from participating.
  2. Format: The burndrop could be performed over multiple epochs. Based on prior campaign experiences and observed corresponding price actions, a one-time burndrop is unlikely to generate high and/or sufficient participation. If so, the results would be against to the ultimate goal of increasing the amount of burned ASTR. If positive early results could be observed by executing the burndrop in epochs with shorter intervals and increased pace between epochs, then participation is expected to gradually increase, along with the amount burned, eventually.
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Thanks for the clarification.

Tbh the best way to prop up value for astr token.

  1. Open announce that astr will be the main token , there will not be any other tokens.
  2. Follow bnb, buyback and burn , from transaction fee or when startale makes income from onboarding web2 intro web3.. (not sure if startale gets any consultation fee or some implementation fee, but part of the money can be used to buy back and burn).
  3. Start using astr as gas fee rather than eth.
  4. Implement astar in other network.

So creating an exit token is not ideal in my opinion.

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Sota and Maarten.

As an Astar holder.

I will share my worries as I think,

  1. I am worried about what will happen long term after the Burndrop? Will Astar be left behind? I have noticed most of dapps in the layer 1 are almost abandoned with the lowest TVL and build activity. And I perceived ASTR has lost attention due it’s low prices except yesterday with an almost 1B ASTR traded Volume at Binance.

  2. Sota mentioned time ago in a post that Astar Evolution Phase 2 will be all about L1 on Polkadot, but I could perceive the today announcement as an action to finish with ASTR burn and be rewarded with a new token from Startale and the team completely migrating to Startale and Soneium letting Astar behind and forgotten long term.

  3. Why the necessity of creating a new token ? Startale and Astar are the same team. Why not focus on what we have, and grow it? We have ASTR, I see a new token as scattering focus and jumping from one token to another without being capable of handling the first one ASTR. Cz BNB long time ago talked about the no necessity of minting new tokens for BNB chain and its expansion, right now BNB is at being traded 1200 usd. One single laser focus = was 10000 times better success in 8 years.

  4. I have noticed most of # 1 world recognized dapps on Soneium like Aave or Uniswap don’t pay too much attention to Astar. So what opportunities could have Astar with a new Startale token competing on Soneium?

Important Suggestion

In the case of Burndrop inevitable: Make possible to burn astar always with no time limits and no limit amounts, this would guarantee a constantly burn pressure over ASTR without limits being extremely attractive to investors.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. Dennis

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I want to know whether the project teams participating in the burndrop will all be teams that have undergone top-tier security certification and vetting, or official teams affiliated with Startale?

I’m worried this is just an Astar-version launchpad. I think that for current ASTR holders, if the burndrop projects turn out to be mostly unsafe, then everything we’re discussing today will lose its meaning. After all, simply holding carries no risk and can still generate returns thanks to the burn mechanism.

If the projects are almost 95% safe, then we can discuss today’s objectives.
Format → run across multiple epochs to allow wider participation.
Fairness → I think a pro-rata logic without a cap is best. After all, if each epoch only allocates 1% of the project’s tokens, large holders will not want to burn a large amount of ASTR for that 1% — it’s simply not worth it.
Thresholds → there should be a minimum burn required to qualify.
Verification → I hope to have an “address share leaderboard” along with the total number of ASTR burned and a progress bar for the estimated burn.
Alignment → the project team must be highly trustworthy to attract people to buy ASTR for the burndrop and to sustain confidence in future plans. This does not refer to the project’s token price constantly rising, but rather its security — reducing fraud or contract vulnerabilities.

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I’m glad that the astar team has taken new measures, but I feel that the astar team is currently focusing on the soneium ecosystem.

According to this RFC, I would feel like the team wants to create a new token, eliminating astr.

Why can’t the utility of astr be increased? For example, using astr as gas on soneium instead of using only eth.

Let’s get back to the topic, if we really need to introduce the Brunloop mechanism.

  1. Fix the total amount of astr, burn the astr, and produce a new token. So what is the utility of the new token?

  2. How to ensure that the burning astr can obtain new tokens of equal value? The prices of astr and new tokens are constantly changing, and the exchange ratio should also change, rather than being static.

  3. Periodic participation should be allowed, not just once, so that the supply of astr can be continuously reduced to generate new representatives.

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why astar do this weird moves. instead of some burning mechanism like gas fees or just growin its utility token nah lets just add another one to confuse everyone more. why is this needed? cant u just burn some tokens if there are too many useless astars right now? i dont get it instead of buildng sth strong as u claim u wanna add another thing. how this is not pointless and middle finger to ppl who invested in astar for years now.

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If it’s meant as a reward for long-term ASTR holders, let’s make it a lockdrop.
If you want ASTR to become deflationary, those holding ASTR outside the community should burn as much of theirs as possible before asking the community to do so — that’s common courtesy…（ ´ー｀）y―┛~~

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Thanks a lot for your questions and follow-up discussion.
ASTR will always remain the main token inside Astar Collective, burndrop is giving an opportunity for any astr holder to swap, whereas value of ASTR is going to continue appreciating. This initiative related to burndrop does not mean tokens that Startale or Astar Foundation will issue. Startale ecosystem is variety of blockchains that Startale contributes to, currently including Astar and Soneium, other initiative can be found in the Startale blog.

While we cannot disclose further details as it is stated in the proposal, the current proposal is not related with Startale issuing a different token that will replace ASTR in the long-term. It’s giving ASTR holders a choice.

I think you are referring in this case to Soneium? Soneium is a blockchain owned by SBSL (Sony Blockchain Solution Labs) in a joint venture with Startale. The direction set for Soneium is aligned with agreements set where ETH is set as gas fee. We did tried :slight_smile: and made ASTR available in some AA SDKs on Soneium.

This is ongoing… who knows whats next

I hope you can change that mindset because this is not the intension of this RFC at all. Astar Foundation is not doing any exit strategy! We keep going

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As many have pointed out, since we don’t yet know what tokens can be obtained through the Burndrop, it’s difficult to determine the optimal approach. However, I believe this RFC was created to gather community feedback in order to minimize dissatisfaction while handling confidential aspects of the process.
So, while there may be differing opinions, I think it’s important to move forward constructively.

Below are my thoughts on the specific areas where feedback is requested. Of course, they may change depending on the nature of the new token.

1. Format

If possible, I think it would be better not to hold it just once but divide it into multiple rounds.
However, this depends heavily on the allocation and distribution schedule of the new token, so it’s hard to say definitively.

If the goal is to create a strong, immediate impact through ASTR burns, or if the new token’s performance after the first Burndrop significantly affects interest in future rounds, then holding it once might be more effective.

2. Fairness

Again, this depends on the conversion rate used for the Burndrop. I assume it will be a fixed rate predetermined in advance.
Since the total supply of the new token is likely fixed, the most appropriate approach would be an oversubscription format where any excess ASTR is refunded.

I don’t think it’s necessary to set minimums, maximums, or multipliers — but this also depends on the token itself. Holders who choose to burn a large amount of ASTR are making a meaningful contribution and shouldn’t be treated unfairly.

If the new token is attractive enough, another option would be to hold multiple rounds with adjusted conditions each time.

3. Thresholds

Unless needed for technical or system reasons, I don’t think a minimum burn amount is necessary.
As for the overall cap, it depends on the new token.

This is because the Burndrop allocation should be fixed — if the amount of ASTR burned is unlimited while the number of new tokens is fixed, each ASTR’s allocation will shrink (raising the effective price of the new token). If that’s an intentional design choice for price discovery, that’s fine; if not, it would mean participants lose out the more they burn.

Therefore, there should be an upper limit and an oversubscription system where any ASTR beyond the cap is refunded.
However, one concern is that the refunded ASTR could immediately be sold off on the market.

4. Verification

This will depend on the system’s design, but the following information should ideally be visible:

  • Total amount of ASTR deposited (or burned)
  • Complete transaction history
  • User’s personal transaction history
  • Expected token allocation for each user
  • Burndrop period
  • If multiple rounds are held, the ability to view each period separately

5. Alignment

This also depends heavily on the new token.

At the very least, burning ASTR weakens one’s position as a stakeholder, which could lead to some weakening of the community.
However, if the new token is meaningfully connected to the Astar ecosystem, that link could help maintain alignment — the stronger that connection, the better.

When viewed as a standalone event, the Burndrop increases ASTR’s scarcity, but holders who burn their ASTR can’t benefit directly from that scarcity since they’ve given up their tokens — which creates an inherent paradox.

Therefore, the new token (or its ecosystem) must deliver enough value to outweigh that paradox.
That said, given that some investors are already considering exiting Astar after Phase 2, a Burndrop that allows them to burn ASTR and obtain a new token could provide a constructive alternative to simply selling ASTR, and could serve as a positive step forward for the Astar community.

Overall, it’s difficult to go much further without knowing more about the new token.
For now, these are the main points I can consider based on the current information.

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I can see with 100% certainty, it will not!

This RFC is set as a possible direction for Phase 2 that we would like to design to increase ASTR value by decreasing the total supply. When such opportunity becomes available, I really would like to push this.

ASTR will be burned if the holder of ASTR decides to participate in the burndrop. Off course Astar Foundation will make sure its roadmap its clearly stated with Astar direction from Foundation side as part of the Astar Collective.

Just to add, Startale itself is not creating any new token. See my message above :bow:. Astar Foundation will never let Astar behind and keep building its long-term future.

We are not creating any new token.

Please see message above!

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Hi everyone,

Thanks to the Foundation team and all contributors for bringing this discussion forward it’s great to see such an open and thoughtful RFC again.

From my perspective, the Burndrop concept represents not just a token event but a structural evolution of Astar’s economic and governance model. It’s another step in the journey from Plasm → Astar → Soneium, where community participation and economic discipline shape the ecosystem together.

Here are my key thoughts:

1. The Role of Burndrop Beyond Scarcity

While scarcity is the obvious outcome, Burndrop can also act as a signal of long term confidence in the Astar → Soneium transition. If the new token is designed as a bridge asset that strengthens interoperability between Astar, Startale, and Sony’s ecosystem, the burn will have both economic and symbolic weight.

2. Burn vs Hold

The current wording mentioning both “holding” and “burning” receiving future tokens might cause confusion. To ensure clarity, I would suggest that:

•	*Burning* should grant higher allocation or multiplier benefits (as an active action).

•	*Holding* could be rewarded modestly, reflecting loyalty but not diluting the impact of the burn.

This dual layer system would balance fairness while rewarding conviction.

3. Format Progressive Epochs, with Narrative Flow

A multi epoch format seems most strategic. It allows the team to:

•	Adjust parameters between epochs based on participation,

•	Create narrative driven momentum, and

•	Encourage sustained community engagement (not just one time hype).

Each epoch could represent a symbolic “chapter” of Astar Evolution Phase 2 similar to Lockdrop’s staged approach in the early days.

4. Transparency & User Experience

The idea of a real time Burndrop dashboard is excellent. I’d also recommend integrating on-chain visual metrics: burned amount, participants count, leaderboard, and estimated distribution ratio. Visual feedback loops create excitement and build trust.

5. Alignment with ASTR’s Future

Whatever token is introduced, maintaining ASTR’s governance and staking utility is essential. ASTR should remain the anchor for community participation, governance voting, and economic alignment. The new token(s) can complement, not replace, its core role.

6. Communication Flow

As several have noted, it’s difficult to form solid feedback without tokenomics. However, I fully respect the NDA limitations. Once the details can be shared, a clear roadmap visualization (Astar → Startale → Soneium → new token utility map) would help the community see how this Burndrop fits into the bigger picture.

In summary:

Burndrop is not just about reducing supply; it’s about signaling maturity an ecosystem ready to evolve from protocol-centric to value sharing. If the structure combines transparency, narrative pacing, and proportional incentives, it could become one of the most defining moves in Astar’s next chapter.

Thanks again for the opportunity to share thoughts. Looking forward to Phase 2 with optimism and curiosity. :cherry_blossom:

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