Astar Network unveils new roadmap to power native token

Astar Network has released a new roadmap as it moves to add more utility and features to its native token.

Shared in a November 12 X post, the roadmap outlines Astar Network’s plan to improve its native ASTR token with features that reduce supply, increase cross-chain use, and provide the community with more control. It sets the stage for the team’s long-term goal of making the token more stable, useful, and valuable over time.

Astar Network introduced the upcoming Tokenomics 3.0 framework, which will shift ASTR from an inflationary supply to a fixed cap of 10.5 billion tokens, possibly less after the network’s planned “Burndrop” event. The Burndrop also allows users to burn their ASTR (ASTR) tokens in exchange for allocations in the Startale ecosystem, a feature that is currently in testing and is designed to create scarcity while rewarding long-term holders.

“After months of building, Astar is entering its next era, one defined by proof, progress, and participation. The foundation is set for a more decentralized, utility-driven network,” the team wrote.

Meanwhile, the network is also planning to launch a Startale App by early 2026. The application will act as a multichain wallet and “super app” for managing the native token across the various networks, supporting payments, and making it easier for users to interact with the ecosystem.

Astar Network eyes Plaza integration and governance shift

As part of the roadmap, Astar will integrate with Polkadot Asset Hub Plaza starting later this year. This upgrade will add EVM compatibility, enable bridging to Ethereum, and give ASTR access to wider liquidity, while also expanding the token’s role in cross-chain staking and voting.

To increase community participation, the Astar Foundation plans to move toward decentralized governance by mid-2026 through community councils and contributor programs. Later that year, it will launch an Ambassador Fellowship Program that rewards active members with tokens.

With this roadmap, Astar aims to position itself as a sustainable Web3 infrastructure platform. Founder Sota Watanabe noted that the goal is to create “a leaner, fairer network” where the native token is not just a utility asset but a cornerstone of the protocol’s long-term future.