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Astar Contribution Score (ACS): Discretionary-Based Allocation Explained

The Astar Contribution Score (ACS) campaign goes beyond liquidity incentives — it’s about fueling real builders, creators, and innovators who drive the Astar and Soneium ecosystem forward. While TVL-based allocation rewards liquidity providers, the discretionary allocation supports projects that enhance adoption, engagement, and long-term sustainability.

Astar has allocated ACS to projects spanning gaming, consumer applications, and DeFi, ensuring that the ecosystem thrives beyond liquidity mining.

265,000,000 ACS has been allocated based on discretion, and each season, 26,500,000 ACS will be distributed. This is further divided into:

  • Consumer & Gaming Allocation: 150,000,000 ACS
  • DeFi Allocation: 115,000,000 ACS

Settlements will occur every 12 hours at 00:00 UTC, and you can check the updated website at 01:00 UTC.

Note: ACS is distributed to each eligible project every 12 hours at 00:00 UTC; however, distribution of ACS to users is decided by the individual projects themselves.

This article breaks down the projects receiving discretionary ACS, how ASTR integrates into their platforms, and how you can start earning ACS rewards today.


Consumer and Gaming Applications

Arkada

Arkada is a web3 Quest-to-Earn platform powered by reputation. It provides users with an interactive playground where they can engage with content in unique ways. ASTR will be utilized as rewards for quests in this platform.

Complete quests to collect ACS with Arkada.
Here’s how you can earn ACS with Arkada

Biru

Biru is an independent community hub for the Soneium blockchain, offering NFT minting, trading, entertainment events info, and social interaction. ASTR is used as rewards for users on this platform.

Earn daily Tx rewards and mint NFTs to earn ACS with Biru.
Here’s how Biru rewards you ACS

Derby Race

Derby Race is a Real-Time Pick-to-Earn Horse Racing Game for everyone, initially playable on Telegram. They're evolving the massive 'tap-to-earn' market into tactical 'pick-to-earn' gameplay with deeper engagement and sustainable tokenomics.
ASTR will be used for the purchase of the Lootbox, an item that is crucial for you to advance in the game.

Open ACS Special Boxes for rewards.
Here’s how you can earn ACS with Derby Race

Evermoon

Evermoon is a 5v5 three-lanes MOBA game that onboards web2 players to become web3 players with no need for any blockchain knowledge. ASTR is utilized to tip AI agents, further expanding its utility across decentralized networks.

Tip Axolt AI VTuber daily along with daily check-ins and top-ups for ACS rewards.
Earn ACS with Evermoon

Fractal Visions

Fractal Visions is an Optimism-centric creator platform for public goods initiatives. ASTR is used for purchasing exclusive content, minting digital assets, and staking for premium access.

To earn ACS, you can auction and trade with ASTR, purchase an item with ASTR, and buy out a bid auctioned in ASTR.
Check this out to know more

Mithraeum

Mithraeum is the first omnichain project in the FOCG space. ASTR is used to set up an initial reward pool for gameplay incentives.

Complete in-game quests to be rewarded ACS with this project.
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Posse Studios

Posse Studios specializes in blockchain and gaming technologies. ASTR is utilized as a currency in their NFT marketplace.

Mint, list, and buy NFTs to earn ACS.
Check this out for more information

Sonova

Sonova is dedicated to supporting and nurturing projects that can create sustainable ecosystems. Sonova provides ASTR holders with the opportunity to use their tokens for a variety of activities offered by the marketplace, including the purchase of NFTs exclusively using ASTR.

Mint NFTs on Sonova to earn ACS.
What Sonova has to say

SuperVol

SuperVol provides gamified options for everyone. ASTR options trading is enabled, allowing for strategic financial management.

ACS can be earned by depositing and trading on SuperVol.
Here’s how you can be rewarded ACS

SynStation

SynStation is the first and trusted staking protocol on Soneium. Users can stake ASTR as collateral to mint Synstation's stablecoin, GM, facilitating seamless transactions within the platform.

Make a prediction on SynStation to earn ACS.
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Unemeta

Unemeta empowers creators and fans by tokenizing IP revenue, allowing fans to earn rewards and deepen their ownership of beloved properties. Players purchase various onchain items with ASTR and use ASTR for the quests they offer, deepening engagement within their platform.

Become top 200 participants with the most SU points to earn ACS.
Learn how to be a part of ACS with Unemeta


DeFi Applications

Kyo Finance

Kyo Finance is a DEX bringing liquidity to all IP tokens through configurable pools and unparalleled UX through batch operation. The platform supports ASTR swaps and liquidity pools (LPs) for trading and staking opportunities. Swap on Kyo Finance to collect ACS.

Swap on Kyo Finance to collect ACS.
Learn how to earn ACS with Kyo Finance

QuickSwap

QuickSwap is a next-generation layer-2 decentralized exchange and Automated Market Maker. ASTR is integral to swaps and liquidity pools, offering users seamless access to the decentralized exchange.

Trade on QuickSwap and earn ACS.
Here’s QuickSwap’s guide to earning ACS

Sake Finance

Sake Finance empowers users with an overcollateralized stablecoin, a diverse lending protocol, and one-click strategies for optimized returns. Support for ASTR and ASTR LST collateralization allows for borrowing and lending within Sake Finance. ASTR can be used as collateral to mint SONE, Sake Finance’s decentralized overcollateralized stablecoin.

Supply and borrow on Sake Finance to earn ACS.
Earn ACS with Sake Finance

SoneFi

SoneFi is a one-stop trading platform where AMM meets perpetual contracts, redefining decentralized trading On Soneium. ASTR swaps and LPs are available for users to leverage their tokens.

For ACS rewards, execute swaps and trade perpetual on SoneFi.
Know more on how to earn ACS with SoneFi

SoneX

SoneX is the DeFi quickening on Soneium. ASTR facilitates swaps and liquidity pools, expanding its use within the DeFi landscape.

Swap on SoneX to get incentivised with ACS. Check out this post by SoneX

Sonus Exchange

Sonus Exchange is a native ve(3,3) DEX with concentrated liquidity. The platform provides support for ASTR swaps and LPs, ensuring robust trading options.

Trade on Sonus and collect ACS rewards. Know more about ACS from Sonus

Untitled Bank

Untitled Bank is a cutting-edge decentralized lending protocol on Soneium. ASTR can be used for collateralization and borrowing, including leveraging ASTR liquid staking tokens (LSTs).

Borrow on Untitled Bank and be a part of ACS. Check out this post by Untitled Bank

Velodrome

Velodrome is the liquidity hub of the Superchain. Velodrome supports ASTR swaps and liquidity pools, making ASTR a crucial part of the platform’s trading ecosystem.

Provide active liquidity and earn ACS with Velodrome.
Check out this guide by Velodrome

WaveX

WaveX is a perpetual DEX on Soneium. By supporting ASTR as collateral, WaveX allows users to leverage their ASTR holdings to engage in perpetual trading with high flexibility.

Trade on WaveX and collect ACS with them. Make waves with WaveX on ACS


Each project has its own distribution model for ACS, so make sure to follow their announcements for the latest details on how to qualify.

For more details on earning ACS rewards, check out this tweet and visit the ACS Portal.

Get involved now and be part of ACS today.

Astar Network Team

Astar serves as the gateway for projects across enterprise, entertainment, and gaming to enter Japan and beyond. Driving global adoption of web3 to millions with an ecosystem powered by Polkadot and Polygon as the industry-leading blockchain for the Japan market.