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How to Move Your Staked ASTR to Another dApp

1. What is Move function?​



The Move function in Astar dApp Staking lets you transfer your already staked ASTR tokens from one dApp to another, without losing your bonus, as long as you stay within your allowed move limits.

  • You start each staking cycle (about 122 days) with a set number of safe moves you can perform during the Build & Earn subperiod:
    • Current cycle: up to 2 safe moves
    • Next cycles: up to 2 safe moves
  • During the Voting subperiod, you can move your stake freely and unlimitedly, with no effect on your bonus.
  • If you move to a registered dApp during Build & Earn and use up all your safe moves, any extra moves will forfeit your bonus on that stake.
Staking rewards during Move

When you perform a move, it involves an unstake followed by a stake call. That means your tokens are considered unstaked during that era. As a result, you won’t earn staking rewards for that specific era.

Moving from unregistered dApps

When moving stake from unregistered contracts, the bonus status is always preserved, and it does not count toward your Safe Moves Remaining.

2. Why Move matters for you​

Move empowers you to switch your staking support from one dApp to another without penalty, whether you're reallocating support, pursuing top-performing projects, or executing real-time arbitrage, just be mindful of your safe-move limit to protect your bonus rewards, as all staking rules still apply.

In simple terms, the advantages of move are:

  • You’re not locked in: If Project A is underperforming and Project B looks promising, you can redirect your tokens seamlessly.
  • Your bonus stays safe: As long as you stay within your safe-move allowance.
  • Freedom to react: Dynamics in the dApp ecosystem change fast. Move gives you flexibility without downside.

2.1. When is Move yours to use?​

TimeframeMoves allowedBonus effect
Voting periodUnlimited free movesNo effect on bonus
Build & EarnUp to 2 safe moves in each period.First 2 moves: safe, Third: you lose the bonus.

2.2. Before Move: What to know​

  • Each stake tracks Safe Moves Remaining, start with 2 safe moves each cycle.
  • Moving to a registered dApp during Build & Earn uses up 1 safe move.
  • If safe moves hit zero and you move again → ⚠️ bonus is lost.
Reward gap

Since move triggers an unstake → stake sequence, your tokens are not staked for that era. This means you won’t receive staking rewards during the era in which the Move was made.

2.3 Conclusion​

The Move operation gives you flexibility to adjust your strategy during the Build & Earn period without losing bonus rewards. It helps you maximize rewards and diversify your staking across multiple dApps.

3. Step-by-step: How to use Move​

✅ Step 1: Open My Staking dashboard​

Navigate to Assets → My dApps in the Astar Portal.



✅ Step 2: Click the Move (→) icon​

Next to the stake you want to shift.



✅ Step 3: Select target dApp(s) and amount​

  1. You will see your available balance and a list of dApps.
  2. Click on a card and select the dApp you want to stake.


  1. Enter the amount you want to shift.
  2. Click on next button.
  3. Confirm and sign the transaction.


✅ Step 4: Next → Confirm transaction​

After Confirm and sign the transaction, the move happens onchain.



✅ Step 5: Check success & ledger​

After confirmation:

  • Original stake is unstaked
  • New stake shows up under target dApp
  • Bonus eligibility updated accordingly


4. Real-use examples for clarity​

  1. One safe move left: You move 100 ASTR from App A to B during Build & Earn

    • App B shows your 100 ASTR and SafeMovesRemaining = 0
    • Bonus remains intact.

  2. Second move = bonus lost: You move again to App C

    • App C shows your 100 ASTR but bonus forfeited.

  3. Voting period, unlimited moves: Move anytime freely; safe-move count doesn't change.

  4. Reward gap after move: You Move 500 ASTR from App A to App B during Build & Earn

    • App B shows 500 ASTR and updated safe move count
    • ⚠️ You won’t earn staking rewards for that era due to the unstake/stake process.

  5. A combining bonus moves across stakes:

    • You staked on dApps A and B during Voting
    • You unstake part of your tokens from A during Build & Earn, leaving 1 safe move
    • You move the remaining stake from A to B
    • The new number of safe moves at B becomes: ((A's remaining moves - 1) + B's remaining moves) / 2

4.1 Pro tips​

  1. Always stake during Voting to secure bonus eligibility early. You can move it later if new dApps join.
  2. Use "Move" instead of "Unstake" when shifting tokens between dApps, this helps preserve your bonus status. Particularly for unregistered dApps!
  3. Spread your stake across multiple dApps during Voting. This gives you flexibility to move between them and keep your bonuses.

5. Video tutorial​

To wrap up, here’s a video tutorial that will guide you through the step-by-step process of use move on Astar dApp Staking. Feel free to ask your questions in our official Astar Discord.