Hello everyone,
Thank you for bringing up your concerns regarding the recent removal of the leaderboard from dApp Staking during the voting period. I’d like to clarify our reasoning behind this adjustment and address the timing.
The decision to take down the leaderboard was made to foster a fairer environment for all dApp projects seeking support in dApp Staking. We observed a trend where users tended to stake with the first dApp on the leaderboard, often due to convenience rather than specific project engagement. While the first dApp on the leaderboard is typically Astar Core Contributors, we felt that allowing this pattern to continue would create an imbalance, reducing visibility for other projects and limiting fair distribution of support. By removing the leaderboard during the voting period, we aim to encourage users to explore and evaluate all projects independently, which we believe strengthens the overall ecosystem. The leaderboard will come back during the Build&Earn period.
We acknowledge that the timing of this change was not ideal, and we apologize for the disruption it may have caused. This update was originally intended to be implemented before the voting period began, but it was ultimately executed during the voting phase. This feedback has been shared internally, and we will take it into account in future planning to minimize any potential for confusion.
Finally, as the Astar Foundation manages the ongoing development and updates of multiple Astar sites, including the Astar Portal, we aim to make efficient changes to ensure a smooth user experience. Posting proposals for every single portal update could delay necessary improvements, so we focus on using forum proposals for larger governance and ecosystem decisions.
Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your continued feedback as we work to make Astar a better platform for all.