The Astar Contribution Score (ACS) initiative is redefining how incentives are distributed within the Astar and Soneium ecosystem by focusing on innovation rather than just liquidity provision. According to astar.network, this campaign aims to support builders, creators, and innovators, enhancing adoption, engagement, and sustainability.

Discretionary Allocation Model

The ACS campaign has allocated a total of 265,000,000 ACS through a discretionary model, with 26,500,000 ACS distributed each season. This allocation is divided between consumer and gaming applications (150,000,000 ACS) and DeFi projects (115,000,000 ACS). Settlements occur every 12 hours at 00:00 UTC.

Consumer and Gaming Projects

Projects like Arkada, Biru, and Derby Race are utilizing ACS to engage users in unique ways, offering rewards for completing quests and participating in gaming activities. Arkada, for instance, employs ASTR as rewards for its Quest-to-Earn platform, while Biru provides NFT minting and social interaction opportunities.

Other notable projects include Evermoon, a 5v5 MOBA game that integrates ASTR for rewarding AI interactions, and Fractal Visions, which uses ASTR for purchasing exclusive content and staking. Each project offers a distinct model for earning ACS, from completing in-game quests to trading digital assets.

DeFi Innovations

On the DeFi front, platforms such as Kyo Finance, QuickSwap, and Sake Finance are leading the charge. These platforms enable users to engage in swaps, liquidity provision, and lending, with ACS rewards integrated into their operational models. For example, Kyo Finance allows users to collect ACS by participating in swaps and liquidity pools.

SoneFi and SoneX further expand the DeFi landscape by offering perpetual contracts and facilitating swaps with ASTR, while Untitled Bank provides decentralized lending options using ASTR as collateral.

Conclusion

The ACS initiative underscores Astar’s commitment to fostering a robust ecosystem by incentivizing projects that contribute to its growth and sustainability. As the campaign progresses, participants are encouraged to stay informed about each project’s distribution model to maximize their ACS rewards.

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