Astar announces the "Evolution Phase 2" roadmap: ASTR supply fixed at 10.5 billion tokens, Burndrop burn mechanism, cross-chain plans...

Astar Network releases an initial roadmap for “Evolution Phase 2,” focusing on “scarcity, stability, participation.” In the coming months, it will first launch the Burndrop concept validation, improve Tokenomics 3.0 with a fixed supply model, and use the Startale App as a unified portal, simultaneously advancing interoperability with Polkadot’s “Plaza.” (Background: How to interpret Astar’s new token economic model 2.0 for Polkadot parachains) Astar Network announces the transition into the execution phase of “Evolution Phase 2,” with transparent and verifiable nodes gradually being implemented: launching the Burndrop concept validation, completing and activating the fixed supply model of Tokenomics 3.0, and integrating the Startale App as a unified management portal for ASTR and ecosystem participation. At the same time, Astar plans to strengthen interoperability with the Polkadot ecosystem through “Plaza,” expanding use cases for ASTR in cross-chain applications. Official milestones include: Burndrop PoC: a voluntary burn public trial scheduled for late 2025. Burndrop Event: full implementation and distribution planned for 2026 (date TBD). Tokenomics 3.0: governance proposal and mainnet activation targeted for early 2026. Startale App integration: enhance user experience, centralize ASTR management and participation, expected in early 2026. Plaza interoperability: expand cross-chain and asset composability starting in late 2025. Governance evolution: transfer foundation functions to the governance committee and community contributors by mid-2026, introducing external experts and active community members. Burndrop: a verifiable mechanism exchanging “burning” for future rights Astar’s announced Burndrop is a voluntary participation mechanism allowing ASTR holders to burn current tokens in exchange for future token allocations from the Startale ecosystem. The official states that this year will focus on PoC, demonstrating the process on-chain transparently, with protective measures and backup logic to respond to technical anomalies. Founder Sota Watanabe emphasizes that Burndrop embodies the belief in “scarcity and expansion,” building long-term community consensus through concrete actions. Tokenomics 3.0: fixed supply cap of 10.5 billion ASTR Astar plans to shift from an inflationary issuance model to a fixed cap. The official estimates the maximum supply of ASTR to be approximately 10.5 billion (based on current network parameters; potentially lower after Burndrop), balancing network incentives and total supply through “emission decay.” This change requires community governance approval before it can take effect on the mainnet, with official parameters expected to be released by late 2025 and targeted for early 2026. Strategy lead Mingshi Song notes that a fixed supply improves predictability and reduces inflationary pressure, aligning with institutional investor preferences. Startale App: becoming the “super wallet” for Astar and Soneium As Astar deepens integration with Soneium, the Startale App will serve as a unified interface, integrating wallet connection, identity, and ecosystem tools, allowing users to manage ASTR, participate in governance, and execute on-chain operations within a single platform. Plaza cross-chain application interoperability Astar states that ASTR is already distributed across Ethereum, Polkadot, and Soneium. Future integration with Polkadot’s “Plaza” will unify asset management, enable EVM compatibility, and facilitate cross-chain bridges, opening up dApps on Asset Hub for staking, liquidity provision, and cross-chain governance using ASTR. This update is scheduled to begin in late 2025. Community plans and governance Astar also announces the launch of the “Astar Community Program” in late 2025, including the Astar Ambassador Fellowship and Governance Program. The former involves guild-based tasks in community building, content creation, events, development, and growth, earning ASTR-denominated rewards and on-chain reputation; the latter focuses on governance education, proposal participation, and treasury management. The foundation will gradually transfer operational responsibilities to the governance committee, vendors, and community contributors, maintaining brand consistency and strategic continuity. Roadmap perspective: “Making ASTR scarce” The roadmap shows that Astar is turning “scarcity” into visible system-level features, first by implementing a popular burn mechanism through Burndrop to encourage community action, then by establishing a fixed supply model to enhance price predictability. For commercial expansion, the focus is on App and Plaza to extend use cases across multiple chains. This structured approach, emphasizing “structure” and “participation,” is a standard roadmap strategy that helps link token value with actual usage. The key moving forward will be the richness, detail, and execution quality of governance proposals and the foundation’s implementation. Related articles: How to interpret Astar’s new token economic model 2.0 for Polkadot parachains Overview of Astarter: core infrastructure targeting Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem “Astar announces ‘Evolution Phase 2’ roadmap: fixed ASTR supply at 10.5 billion, burn mechanism, cross-chain plans…” This article was first published by BlockTempo, a leading blockchain news media.