Astar Network Releases Evolution Phase 2 Roadmap

Astar Network has unveiled the Evolution Phase 2 roadmap, planning to launch the Burndrop proof-of-concept mechanism in the coming months. This mechanism will allow users to voluntarily burn tokens in exchange for future Startale ecosystem tokens, with full implementation expected by 2026. At the beginning of 2026, Astar will activate Tokenomics 3.0 through a governance proposal, introducing a fixed supply model with a total cap estimated at 10.5 billion ASTR. Startale applications are expected to integrate in early 2026, providing users with a unified entry point for ASTR management and ecosystem participation, while Plaza integration is scheduled to launch by the end of 2025 to expand ASTR use cases within the Polkadot ecosystem. Additionally, Astar plans to complete governance evolution by mid-2026, gradually transferring foundation functions to the governance council and community contributors. Founder Sota Watanabe stated that this phase aims to build a long-term sustainable network structure through scarcity and scalability.