TL;DR
The Burndrop PoC lets ASTR holders experience a simplified version of the Burndrop mechanism using a fixed deposit of 2026 ASTR. Participants go through a deposit stage, a short lock period and a final burn-and-claim stage where they mint the Burndrop Passport (SBT).
Everything is visible onchain, helping Astar gather real behavioural data and feedback for future concept improvements and economic design.
What the Burndrop PoC Is
The Burndrop PoC is a proof of concept designed to help the Astar community understand the full lifecycle of a Burndrop-style mechanism. It gives every ASTR holder an opportunity to walk through the process directly onchain using a small, symbolic deposit.
The goal is simple: replace theoretical explanations with a real, observable flow that everyone can evaluate.
The PoC is a demonstration that lets the community test assumptions, understand the experience and offer feedback to shape future decisions.
Why the Burndrop Concept Matters
The Burndrop idea emerged during Astar’s RFC discussion on supply discipline, long-term alignment and the future role of ASTR in the broader Startale ecosystem.
It builds on Astar’s history of experimentation and community involvement, from early Lockdrops to recent multichain expansion, and proposes a mechanism where users voluntarily burn ASTR to contribute to supply tightening and potentially gain access to future initiatives.
This concept raised important questions across the community:
- How will deposits be handled?
- What does the lifecycle look like onchain?
- What ensures fairness?
- How irreversible is the process?
The PoC provides a way to answer these questions through experience.
How the Burndrop PoC Works
The PoC follows a simple, three-period structure that is always visible on the dashboard:
Pledge Period
December 17, 2025 (9 AM UTC) – December 28, 2025 (8 AM UTC)
Users deposit 2026 ASTR from either Astar EVM or Soneium to participate.
Note: Tokens are locked upon deposit.
Obligation Period
December 28, 2025 (9 AM UTC) – January 4, 2026 (8 AM UTC)
Deposited ASTR remains locked.
Participants may complete optional educational quests to better understand the concept.
Consolidation Period
January 4, 2026 (9 AM UTC) – January 18, 2026 (8 AM UTC)
Participants mint the Burndrop Passport (SBT) on Astar EVM.
All locked ASTR is burned at the end of the lifecycle.
What Happens Onchain
The PoC runs entirely onchain with transparent smart contract architecture:
- Deposits can be made from Astar EVM or Soneium.
- Soneium deposits automatically route to Astar EVM via CCIP (fees paid in ETH).
- All tokens are held in a verified vault contract until the burn.
- Each address can only participate once.
- The Burndrop Passport is minted on Astar EVM and tied permanently to the depositor’s address.
- After minting begins, the administrator triggers the burn of all locked ASTR using the native burn extrinsic on Astar L1.
The dashboard displays live totals across every stage so participants always see what is happening.
What the PoC Helps Us Learn
By running the PoC onchain with real behaviour and real deposits, Astar can gather:
- How users interact with each stage of the lifecycle
- Whether the timing and flow feel intuitive
- What explanations or UI elements need refinement
- How to design a potential future Burndrop more clearly and fairly
- How the Burndrop concept aligns with Astar’s broader economic direction
The PoC is not about participation volume. It’s a Proof of Concept designed around clarity, insight and transparent validation.
Looking Ahead
The Burndrop PoC is a shared learning process.
Your participation and feedback help ensure that any future iteration of the Burndrop concept is well-designed, clearly communicated and aligned with Astar’s long-term direction.
By testing this mechanism together, we strengthen both community understanding and Astar’s foundation for the next phase of its evolution.
Join the Burndrop PoC and share your feedback to help refine the path forward.
For queries, kindly refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.
