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Dear Astar Community,

Applications are now open for **Astar Peers Program Season 3.1**.

The Peers Program strengthens the decentralization of Astar Network through community-operated archive nodes. It also gives participants practical experience with Linux and blockchain infrastructure.

For Season 3.1, we plan to select **five node operators**.

![:backhand\_index\_pointing\_right:](https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/apple/backhand_index_pointing_right.png?v=15 ":backhand_index_pointing_right:") **[Apply for Season 3.1](https://forms.gle/ToRtMtZ64aKLGQbB8)**  
![:spiral\_calendar:](https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/apple/spiral_calendar.png?v=15 ":spiral_calendar:") **Deadline: August 31, 2026, at 23:59 UTC**

## [](#p-36091-why-the-peers-program-1) **![:globe\_showing\_europe\_africa:](https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/apple/globe_showing_europe_africa.png?v=15 ":globe_showing_europe_africa:") Why the Peers Program?**

A decentralized network becomes stronger when its infrastructure is operated by more people across more regions.

The Peers Program helps community members:

*   Contribute directly to the resilience of Astar Network
*   Gain hands-on experience operating a blockchain node
*   Build practical Linux and infrastructure skills
*   Connect with other technical contributors in the Astar community

To improve geographic diversity, preference will be given to applicants from:

*   South America
*   Africa
*   West Asia
*   Southeast Asia
*   Australia

## [](#p-36091-who-can-apply-2) **![:hammer\_and\_wrench:](https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/apple/hammer_and_wrench.png?v=15 ":hammer_and_wrench:") Who Can Apply?**

You may apply if you:

*   Have basic Linux experience
*   Can prepare an ARM or x86\_64 machine
*   Can provide at least 4 GB of RAM; 8 GB or more is recommended
*   Can provide at least 3 TB of HDD or SSD storage
*   Can run an Astar archive node and connect it to Polkadot Telemetry
*   Can aim for at least 80% monthly uptime
*   Are willing to register the required on-chain identity

> You do **\*\*not\*\*** need to have a node running before you apply. Selected participants will receive the information needed to prepare and begin operating their nodes.

For full details, see the [Machine and Technical Requirements](https://peers.sun-t-sarah.work/readme/requirements/).

## [](#p-36091-rewards-3) **![:money\_bag:](https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/apple/money_bag.png?v=15 ":money_bag:") Rewards**

The base reward is **USD 30 equivalent per month, paid in ASTR**. It is intended to help cover part of the cost of operating a node.

*   100% reward: monthly uptime of 80% or more
*   50% reward: monthly uptime below 80%
*   30% reward: a reported and confirmed restoration or resynchronization period
*   No reward: the node is inactive or discontinued, or the required on-chain identity is not registered

If more than one condition applies, the published priority rules will be used. Please review the full [Rewards and Payments](https://peers.sun-t-sarah.work/readme/rewards/) policy before applying.

## [](#p-36091-application-4) **![:memo:](https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/apple/memo.png?v=15 ":memo:") Application**

1.  Review the [Peers Program portal](https://peers.sun-t-sarah.work/).
2.  Confirm the technical and operating requirements.
3.  Submit the application form by the deadline.

![:backhand\_index\_pointing\_right:](https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/apple/backhand_index_pointing_right.png?v=15 ":backhand_index_pointing_right:") **[Astar Peers Program Candidate Submission — Season 3.1](https://forms.gle/ToRtMtZ64aKLGQbB8)**

**Application deadline:** August 31, 2026, at 23:59 UTC

## [](#p-36091-season-31-schedule-5) **![:spiral\_calendar:](https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/apple/spiral_calendar.png?v=15 ":spiral_calendar:") Season 3.1 Schedule**

Date

Milestone

July 2026

Recruitment opens

August 31, 2026

Application deadline

March 2027

Mid-season review

September 2027

Final review and preparation for Season 4

## [](#p-36091-resources-6) **![:link:](https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/apple/link.png?v=15 ":link:") Resources**

*   [Peers Program Portal](https://peers.sun-t-sarah.work/)
*   [Program Overview](https://peers.sun-t-sarah.work/readme/program/)
*   [How to Join](https://peers.sun-t-sarah.work/readme/join/)
*   [Machine and Technical Requirements](https://peers.sun-t-sarah.work/readme/requirements/)
*   [Node Operation Rules](https://peers.sun-t-sarah.work/readme/operations/)
*   [Rewards and Payments](https://peers.sun-t-sarah.work/readme/rewards/)

Every community-operated node contributes to a stronger and more geographically diverse Astar Network.

We look forward to your application.

— **tksarah**  
Astar Peers Program Administrator