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.