About Aster (ASTER)

What is Aster (ASTER) in crypto?

Aster (ASTER) is the native token of the Aster exchange, a decentralized platform for perpetuals and spot trading. It powers governance, trading rewards, and community incentives. The coin is issued on BNB Chain as a BEP-20 with a fixed cap of 8 billion ASTER. Over half that supply is earmarked directly for community distribution.

How is the ASTER token distributed?

Distribution leans toward users: 53.5% to airdrops and community rewards, 30% to ecosystem growth (including the APX swap), 7% to the treasury, 5% for team and advisors, and 4.5% for liquidity and listings. Nearly four out of five tokens flow back to the community in some form.

When do ASTER token unlocks happen?

The TGE took place on 17 September 2025, with 704M ASTER (8.8% of supply) made claimable through the airdrop. Claims are open for 30 days until 17 October 2025; unclaimed tokens will return to the community pool. Beyond that, community tokens vest over ~80 months, team tokens unlock after a 12-month cliff with 40 months linear, and ecosystem tokens vest over 20 months.

Who invested in Aster?

Aster was incubated by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs) via its July 2024 incubation program and a seed round in November 2024. The project later merged with APX Finance in December 2024. No public ICO/IEO was held, and fundraising amounts remain undisclosed.

What activities shaped Aster's launch?

Major steps include the Spectra points campaign (late 2024), the Astherus → Aster rebrand in March 2025, and the TGE + airdrop launch on 17 September 2025. The APX→ASTER swap is now live, and the Voyagers community program continues to offer tasks and rewards for new users.

Where can I trade ASTER with USDT?

Trading has now started. The first pair, ASTER/USDT, went live on Aster Spot, the project's own DEX, at TGE. ASTER withdrawal functionality was enabled on 1 October 2025. A 4.5% token allocation is reserved for liquidity and listings, so additional CEX listings may follow—though none have been officially announced yet.

Is there a risk from Aster's long vesting schedule?

Yes. Billions of ASTER will vest gradually over the next 7+ years. While this avoids sudden supply shocks, it could weigh on price if demand falls short. The team plans buybacks and governance rewards to help balance emissions.

What's on Aster's roadmap after launch?

Next milestones include governance rollout for ASTER holders, deeper cross-chain integration, and eventually a dedicated Layer-1 chain optimized for trading. Ongoing incentives like trading contests, referrals, and liquidity programs are also on the way.

Did Aster (ASTER) have an ICO?

No. Aster skipped a public ICO/IEO. Tokens are being distributed through the airdrop, community rewards, and the APX→ASTER swap.

How does the airdrop work?

As of 17 September 2025, 704M ASTER (8.8% of supply) are live for claim. Eligible users from campaigns like Spectra and Voyagers have until 17 October 2025 to claim. Any unclaimed tokens will return to the community pool.

What's the APX → ASTER token swap?

The swap opened at TGE. APX holders can convert into ASTER at a favorable rate that gradually decays over time, rewarding early swappers. Starting from 1 October 2025, Binance suspended APX trading for token replacement, with all remaining APX exchanged for ASTER at a 1:1 ratio.