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Astar Admin

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The goal of this proposal is to vote on the funding request for the Peers Program. The budget requested is 50000 ASTR from the Community Treasury.
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Detailed proposal:
For the complete proposal and discussion, please refer to <a href="https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053">https://forum.astar.network/t/funding-for-the-peers-program/7053</a>
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Proposal:
Dear Astar Community,
We are seeking support to fund the ongoing Peers Program, which has already made significant steps in decentralizing the Astar network and fostering community engagement. Currently, the program supports 14 active members spanning regions such as South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
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Achievements So Far:
The Peers Program has successfully onboarded 14 members across diverse geographical regions, including South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. These members operate archive nodes, playing a crucial role in decentralizing the network and maintaining blockchain history.
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Reasons for Funding:
Decentralization through Archive Nodes:
The program empowers community members to run archive nodes, preserving blockchain history and enhancing network resilience. Archive nodes serve as essential RPC endpoints, facilitating seamless interactions between users and the Astar blockchain via WebSocket and HTTP protocols.
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Educational Value:
Participants benefit from hands-on learning experiences in node setup and maintenance. The program serves as a foundational step for individuals interested in blockchain infrastructure, fostering technical expertise within the community.
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Funding Request:
We are requesting 50,000 $ASTR to sustain and expand the Peers Program. At the current price of $0.07 per $ASTR, this amounts to approximately $3,500. Payments are currently set at $30 per person per month, for node operators with over 80% availability. Funds will be managed jointly by me (Sequaja) and bLd through a proxy mechanism, ensuring transparent distribution for program incentives. Wallet address for the Peers Program: Y4rPEERX1ucGe2nWpEqR8ACboThwtgGZDWZNZvzYeoGRTJC
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Kind Regards,
bLd DevOps Engineer at Astar Network
Sequaja Astar Network Technical Ambassador

- Problem Statement: Vote on funding request for Peers Program, seeking 50,000 ASTR from Community Treasury.
- Significance: Program decentralizes Astar network, engages global community, and educates members on blockchain infrastructure.
- Proposed Solution: Requesting $3,500 for sustaining and expanding Peers Program, managing funds transparently for node operators.
- Expected Outcomes: Enhanced network resilience, increased technical expertise, and continued decentralization of Astar network.