This proposal initiates an offchain confidence vote to measure Astar collective support for Tokenomics 3.0, a structural shift in ASTR tokenomics.
The proposed changes aim to transition ASTR from an inflationary model to a capped, fixed-supply system with sustainable reward mechanics, enhanced fee distribution, and Protocol-Owned Liquidity (POL).
📖 Full discussion: Forum Discussion
Summary of Proposed Changes
1️⃣ Fixed Maximum Supply
- Cap ASTR supply at ~10.5B, assuming 50% staking participation.
2️⃣ Emission Decay Model
- Introduce a decay mechanism reducing emissions over time.
- Projected impact: ~81% of current emissions after 1 year, ~65% after 2 years.
3️⃣ Revised dApp Staking APR
- Current yield: ~18% APR.
- Estimated: ~13.8% after 1 year, ~11% after 2 years.
4️⃣ Fee Distribution Update
- 50% burned permanently.
- 30% to collators.
- 20% to the ecosystem treasury (grants, POL funding, builder support).
5️⃣ Protocol-Owned Liquidity (POL)
- Managed by the Astar Finance Committee.
- Enables sustainable coretime acquisition without crowdloans.
- Funded by network fees, expired rewards, and reserves if needed.
Why This Matters
✔️ Deflationary pressure: ASTR transitions from inflationary issuance to capped supply with burn mechanisms.
✔️ Long-term sustainability: POL ensures secure access to Polkadot coretime without recurring fundraising.
✔️ Ecosystem alignment: Treasury funding and adjusted rewards align incentives for stakers, builders, and collators.
✔️ Community signal: The confidence vote measures whether ASTR holders support this structural tokenomics shift.
Voting Options
1️⃣ Transition ASTR to a capped, fixed-supply model with emission decay
2️⃣ Maintain the current inflationary tokenomics model
3️⃣ Neutral / Abstain from signaling preference
Parameters
- Voting Period: September 17, 2025, 00:00 UTC → September 28, 2025, 00:00 UTC
- Snapshot for Voting Power: September 17, 2025
- Vote Type: Offchain confidence vote
- Outcome Calculation: Decided by balance-of results (weighted by token balance)
How to Participate
This is a non-binding offchain confidence vote. Results will guide the community and governance bodies in determining whether to advance Tokenomics 3.0 for further development and implementation.
