FAQs

What is Astar dApp Staking?

dApp Staking is Astar’s unique mechanism to financially incentivize developers who build decentralized applications (dApps). By engaging in dApp staking, developers can receive a basic income, which allows them to continue building and enhancing their dApps. Moreover, it allows to build a strong relationship between developers, stakers and users of dApps, where everyone is rewarded.

For detailed information, explore on Astar official website at https://astar.network/

What is the APR for Astake staking?

Current Expected APR

The APR displayed reflects the current expected APR, including bonus rewards.

Astar dApp Staking divides APR into two components: Base APR and Bonus APR. Users who stake on dApps during the Voting Subperiod (typically 11 days) and maintain the same or higher stake throughout the Build & Earn Subperiod (typically 111 days) are eligible for the Bonus Reward. Bonus rewards can only be claimed at the end of the full period.

• Sub-period details: Voting & Build & Earn Parameters

• Bonus reward info: Bonus Rewards

Since Astake stakes all ASTR on its own protocol and wstASTR is a yield-bearing, non-rebasing token, rewards are reflected in the wstASTR/ASTR exchange rate daily. As long as Astake remains eligible for bonus rewards, the frontend APR will reflect the total APR including bonus rewards, and the exchange rate will also increase at the period’s end to reflect the bonus.

If exceptional events occur (massive unstaking causing loss of bonus eligibility), the UI will be updated to reflect the actual APR.

Astake does not require locking staked amounts. Additional yield opportunities are available through collaboration with DeFi partners on Soneium to encourage continued staking, helping both the protocol and users earn the bonus APR.

APR for Late Stakers

Astake users who stake after the Voting Subperiod are still eligible for the full APR, including bonus rewards, as long as they keep their stake active until the current Astar dApp Staking period ends.

This flexible design allows users to join staking at any time according to their own needs.

APR for Early Unstakers

Bonus rewards are claimed only at the end of the staking period and are reflected in the wstASTR/ASTR exchange rate.

Users who unstake before the period ends will receive only the Base APR, as the bonus portion is not yet realized.

What are dApp Staking Subperiods?

Voting (Staking) Subperiod

During this phase, stakers can choose which dApp(s) to stake their tokens on, while dApp teams promote their projects and attract stakers.

No staking rewards are generated in this subperiod. However, users who stake during the Voting phase become eligible for the Bonus Reward at the end of the full staking period.

The Voting Subperiod lasts approximately 11 days.

Build & Earn Subperiod

In this phase, both stakers and dApps start earning rewards.

Users can continue staking to increase their total rewards, but any tokens staked during this phase do not count toward the Bonus Reward.

At the end of the Build & Earn Subperiod, the current staking period ends — all tokens are automatically unstaked but remain locked until the next Voting Subperiod begins.

The Build & Earn Subperiod lasts approximately 111 days.

Do I need to take any action during the Voting Subperiod?

No action is required.

Astake manages the staking process and stakes ASTR on the Astake dApp.

As an Astake user, your wstASTR continuously reflects staking rewards through changes in the wstASTR/ASTR exchange rate, since it is a non-rebasing, yield-bearing token.

How does Astake help participate in Astar dApp Staking on both chains?

By adopting the battle-tested cross-chain solutions of Chainlink CCIP, Astake offers users seamless, fast, and secure cross-chain services. This enables you to participate in Astar dApp Staking on Soneium without the need to manually bridge your assets.

At Astake, we provide top-level secured convenience, taking care of all the hard work so you can enjoy a hassle-free experience.

Do I pay fee as a Staker?

There’s no fee to be charged by Astake among staking. However, the following costs apply:

• A CCIP service fee of 15 ASTR (Fixed) and est. 0.0002 ETH will be applied per staking transaction.,

• 10% of the returns from dApp Staking will be allocated as fees to ensure the sustainability of the protocol.,

Additionally, users who wish to Quick Unstake through Astake will need to pay a 0.5% fee to bypass the unlocking period inherent in DApp Staking.

What is the Minimum Requirement for Staking?

To prevent dust attacks, a minimum of 100 $ASTR is required to participate in staking.

What does Fixed-Term staking bring?

In Astar dApp Staking, each staking period lasts approximately 122 days. The first 11 days are designated as the Voting sub-period, during which staked funds do not generate returns. However, if the staked amount does not decrease during the following 111 days of the Build & Earn sub-period, an extra bonus of over 5% APR is guaranteed for staker.

Astake's fixed-term Staking is designed to help all stakers achieve this extra bonus from dApp Staking.

What is Standard Unstake and Quick Unstake?

For staked assets in dApp Staking, it typically takes at least 9 days to unstake and unlock. Additional restrictions, such as the maximum number of simultaneous unlocking chunks a staker can have, may also slow down this process. The unlocking period for funds in dApp Staking generally lasts between 9 to 11 days.

Standard Unstake on Astake involves the protocol processing your unstaking request, filing it with dApp Staking, and withdrawing the corresponding funds once the unlocking period ends.

For users with specific needs who wish to skip this process, Astake offers Quick Unstake. This option allows users to immediately withdraw their staked $ASTR and rewards from our Unstaking Pool. While a fee is charged for this service, the actual unstaking process will still take place in the background. Later, these funds will be allocated back into the Unstaking Pool for future Quick Unstakers.

Why do I want to bridge my $wstASTR?

Astake supports both Astar and Soneium chain users in participating in Astar dApp Staking. When users stake their funds, they receive our Liquid Staking Token, $wstASTR, as a staking receipt on the chain where the action occurs. Bridging $wstASTR between on Astake with one click allows users to engage in financial activities with their $wstASTR on both the Astar and Soneium networks and to unstake their assets wherever needed, providing unparalleled flexibility.

Why didn't I receive my wstASTR after staking?

Astake Liquid Staking is built on top of Astar’s DApp Staking. When staking via Soneium network, cross-chain communication between Soneium and Astar is handled by Chainlink CCIP.

Your wstASTR will be minted and sent to your wallet once the process is finalized — this usually takes around 1 hour.

Staking directly on Astar: Instant

Staking via Soneium: ~1 hour delay due to cross-chain processing

Why didn't I receive my ASTR after unstaking?

It typically takes 9–11 days for unstaking to complete under the default design of Astar DApp Staking — additional latency might occur due to cross-chain communication.

For Quick Unstake, it also takes time to ensure data is synced across both networks, so while it's not instant, it’s typically completed within 24 hours.