Aster (ASTER) is a next-generation decentralised perpetual exchange (perp DEX) designed as a one-stop on-chain venue for global crypto traders, offering seamless perpetual and spot trading alongside yield-generating products.
Aster’s core trading features include a fully on-chain order book, along with a simple, one-click, MEV-resistant tool for perpetual contracts. Built on a multichain framework, Aster allows users to trade seamlessly across networks without manual switching, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience. With robust pooled liquidity and leverage of up to 100x, the platform combines deep market access with the flexibility of decentralised finance.
The Aster ecosystem is powered by ASTER, the native utility token that underpins governance, staking rewards, participation incentives, and long-term network growth. ASTER holders can vote on protocol upgrades, earn yields through staking, and access premium features.
Since launch, Aster has attracted significant trading volume and growing community adoption, positioning it as a serious contender in the on-chain derivatives space. Backed by prominent investors, including YZI Labs and CZ of Binance, it is rapidly establishing itself as one of the leading players in the global crypto perps market.
Aster operates as a multichain decentralised perpetual exchange (perp DEX), with a roadmap toward its own high-performance Layer-1 blockchain incorporating zero-knowledge proofs for enhanced privacy and intent-based execution. It supports smart contracts and seamless interoperability across major networks like Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, and Arbitrum, enabling cross-chain trades without bridging or network switches.
Users can choose from two intuitive trading modes:
Aster’s design supports a wide range of DeFi applications and trader needs, including:
These features are particularly relevant in the DeFi, crypto trading, and digital asset management sectors.
Aster was launched in late 2024 following the merger of Astherus and APX Finance, bringing together complementary technologies and user communities. Backed by YZi Labs, the project set out to redefine decentralised trading by combining innovation, capital efficiency, and a community-first approach—positioning itself as a new leader in the on-chain derivatives space.