The Astar Foundation continues to prioritize ecosystem growth, exemplified by its Astar Contribution Score (ACS) campaign on Soneium. This initiative drives user and project engagement while expanding the utility of ASTR, Astar Network’s native token. Below, we explore the campaign’s design, impact, and key details.
TL;DR
- Goal: Incentivize ASTR adoption and create a sustainable economic flywheel within Soneium.
Key Outcomes:
- Expanded ASTR utility
- Increased onchain holders
- Strengthened alignment with Soneium
- Preparation for Superchain ecosystem integration
- Duration: 100 days (February 20–May 30, 2025)
- Rewards: 100M ASTR tokens
What Is the Astar Contribution Score (ACS)?
ACS is a score-based incentive mechanism rewarding users for contributions like:
- Engaging with dApps
- Providing DeFi liquidity
- Interacting with web3 applications
Eligible participants earn ASTR tokens, with 100M allocated for rewards.
👉 Learn more about ACS eligibility
Why ACS Matters for ASTR and Astar Collective
This campaign strategically enhances ASTR’s utility across DeFi, gaming, and consumer apps, fostering a flywheel effect. Building on Astar Surge, ACS shifts focus from short-term gains to sustained engagement and deeper ecosystem integration.
Campaign Design
Structure & Scoring
- 30+ participating applications
- Rewards distributed every 12 hours
- Multipliers for key assets (ASTR, ETH, USDC) based on TVL contributions
Seasonal Adjustments
- 10 seasons (10 days each)
- Performance reports published in the Astar Forum to optimize rewards.
How to Earn ACS
1. TVL-Based Allocation (70%)
- Projects: Velodrome, QuickSwap, Stargate Finance, etc.
- Assets: ASTR (2x multiplier), ETH (1.5x), USDC (1x).
2. Discretionary Allocation (26.5%)
- Gaming/Consumer Apps: Arkada, Evermoon, SynStation.
- DeFi Protocols: Kyo Finance, SoneFi, WaveX.
👉 Explore participating projects
Rewards Claiming
- Conversion Rate: 10 ACS = 1 ASTR
- Claim Window: 1 month post-campaign (dedicated portal launched ~1 week after conclusion).
Key Outcomes
- ASTR Utility Expansion: Increased adoption in DeFi/consumer apps.
- Sustainable Growth: Long-term engagement incentives.
- Supply Scarcity: Unclaimed rewards burned (20M ASTR already burned historically).
FAQs
Q: How long does the ACS campaign last?
A: 100 days (February 20–May 30, 2025).
Q: Which assets earn multipliers?
A: ASTR (2x), ETH (1.5x), USDC (1x).
Q: How are discretionary rewards allocated?
A: Projects distribute them to boost gaming/DeFi growth.
Q: What happens to unclaimed rewards?
A: They’re burned to enhance ASTR’s scarcity.
Conclusion
The ACS campaign positions ASTR as a cornerstone of Soneium’s ecosystem, driving adoption and utility. By aligning incentives with long-term growth, Astar solidifies ASTR’s role in the Superchain’s future.