Hello Astar Collective!

Following the stepping down of Simon from the Astar Community Council, we are pleased to announce that voting is now officially open to select the next Community Representative to fill this vacant seat.

🔖 Note: This position is exclusively open to Community Members. We sincerely thank Simon for his dedication and contributions throughout his term.

I. Meet the Candidates

Two community members have stepped forward to serve in this important role:

• Ezio Rojas (@EzioRed) – View his application
• Brandon (@0xNigromante) – View his application

We encourage you to review each application carefully to understand their vision and approach to serving the Astar ecosystem.

II. Important Dates

• Voting Opens: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
• Voting Closes: Monday, April 27, 2026
• Results Announcement & Onboarding: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

III. How to Vote

Cast your vote here. The candidate who receives the most community support, measured by ASTR voting power, will be selected to join the Community Council.

IV. About the Role

The newly elected Community Representative will take on responsibilities including:

• Managing the Community Treasury
• Reviewing UCG grant proposals
• Evaluating dApps for dApp Staking
• Managing and supervising the Astar Ambassador Fellowship
• Participating in governance decisions that guide our ecosystem's development

Compensation is 48,000 ASTR per quarter.
Onboarding will begin immediately following the results announcement on April 28.

V. Closing

We thank both candidates for their willingness to serve our community and encourage all ASTR holders to participate in this governance process. Every vote counts, your voice shapes the future of Astar. 💫