Over the past eight weeks, we embarked on a journey together—an adventure we called LFGM. It was not just a campaign; it was an opportunity to celebrate innovation, promote collaboration, and amplify the power of ASTR in the emerging Soneium ecosystem.
Now that LFGM has come to a close, it’s time to reflect on the experience—what we achieved, what we learned, and where we’re heading next.
Why We Hosted LFGM?
LFGM was designed to strengthen the bond between Astar and the emerging Soneium ecosystem. Our objectives were simple yet ambitious:
- Showcase the value of the ASTR token in new projects to generate excitement and anticipation.
- Introduce Astar Network’s features to the growing Soneium community. Through engaging quests, livestreams, and collaborative activities, we aimed to boost adoption, make connections, and empower builders to showcase their innovations—all while equipping our community for a thriving web3 future.
Campaign Highlights & Key Insights
Here’s what we achieved together:
- Community Engagement: Over 9,600 unique participants joined the campaign, fueling real growth and vibrancy across the ecosystem.
- Quest Success: A staggering 1.6M quests were completed, both onchain and offchain, showcasing enthusiasm from the community.
- Fostering Collaboration: LFGM helped bridge connections between teams and builders, sparking partnerships that will enrich both the Astar and Soneium ecosystems.
Spotlight on Builders
LFGM was not just about quests—it was about highlighting the exceptional projects emerging within our ecosystem. Here are two that left a lasting impression:
Arcas Champions (Gaming)
Late to the game but never out of the race, the Arcas Champions team joined in Week 6 and quickly made waves. Their guest appearance on the LFGM livestream featured jaw-dropping game trailers, innovative mechanics like bouncing off walls, and an engaging demo of their web3 components.They also introduced an exciting utility for ASTR: minting Arcas Champion NFTs, giving users exclusive access to Beta 2 gameplay that week live earlier this month.
See it all for yourself right here in the Astar LFGM Week 6 Livestream: Watch the Week 6 Livestream
PixelSea (NFT Marketplace)
If Arcas Champions was the big splash, PixelSea was the steady wave. This NFT marketplace, led by the thoughtful and determined Leelambar, represents everything we love about the Soneium ecosystem: grit, creativity, and a willingness to learn. Before their livestream appearance, Leelambar told us he was nervous—it was his first time speaking publicly. But once he started sharing his vision and the unique features of PixelSea, he showed exactly why small builders can make a big impact. PixelSea is proof that no matter your size or stage, there’s a place for you in Astar and Soneium.
What The Teams Had to Say
For Macaron Finance, LFGM was a major driver of growth, bringing in over 10,000 new users and a staggering 125% increase in their social media followers. They credited the campaign’s structure for making it easy to create onchain tasks and engage users effectively. This experience allowed their team to test their platform at scale and gather valuable feedback from a broader audience.
SoneFi had an equally transformative journey, gaining over 2,000 new users and doubling their follower count on social media. Beyond the numbers, the campaign helped them forge stronger relationships within the ecosystem and create a playbook for future community-building initiatives. For SoneFi, the campaign was not just about metrics—it was about building a sense of belonging and exploring new ways to leverage ASTR to its fullest potential.
Statistical Achievements
The participating projects benefited greatly from the various onchain and offchain quests that were presented. Not only did it help with testing the dApp, but also aided in the creation of experienced users who can begin to use the product when it goes live on the Soneium mainnet. Let’s take a look at the Top 5 performing onchain quests (tasks as well as participation) during the campaign:
- Astar Network (Transfer Circle USDC to Minato): 24105
- Sake Finance (Hold aASTR token): 19344
- Neemo Finance (Hold nsASTR token): 17461
- KYO Finance (Swap on KYO Finance): 17341
- KYO Finance (Add ETH-ASTR LP): 16243
What’s Next for the Community?
LFGM may be over, but we are just getting started. Here’s what’s on the horizon:
- Soneium Mainnet Preparation: If you participated in LFGM, you’ve already had a hands-on preview of what’s coming. With these new projects integrating ASTR, you’ll hit the ground running when the mainnet goes live.
- Future Campaign: We don’t want to spoil too much, but let’s just say a fresh campaign centered around ASTR is coming soon. Watch this space—details are dropping soon.
Your Role in What’s Ahead
This campaign worked because of the community. Your energy, curiosity, and feedback have been the driving force behind everything we’ve built. Here’s how to stay involved:
- Join the Conversation: Share your thoughts and feedback on the Astar forum: https://forum.astar.network/
- Stay Updated: Follow Astar and Soneium on X to stay informed about upcoming initiatives.
- Invite Your Network: Spread the word about our mission and encourage others to join us.
We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, but we’re even more excited about what’s next. Let’s keep building. Let’s keep innovating. LFGM!
