Aster ushers in the next era: Second phase of points airdrop launches, TGE countdown begins

Decentralized exchange Aster has officially launched the Aster Genesis: Stage 2 points airdrop campaign and confirmed the long-anticipated Token Generation Event (TGE) date.

During Stage 1, 527,224 unique wallets generated over $37.7 billion in trading volume across 20 weeks, enabling Aster to capture nearly 20% of the monthly decentralized derivatives market share within just a few months.

Aster CEO Leonard said: “Stage 1 sent a clear signal: traders want more than just access—they demand speed, composability, privacy, and capital that keeps working. Aster is pioneering a new category—allowing users to trade derivatives using yield-generating assets like asBNB and USDF as collateral while simultaneously earning staking rewards, unlocking full capital efficiency.”

Introducing Aster Genesis: The Vision for Stage 2

Stage 2 introduces a revamped points system and updated participation criteria, with significantly enhanced transparency based directly on community feedback from Stage 1.

Traders can accumulate points through multiple activities, including trading volume, holding duration, referrals, team bonuses, using asBNB/USDF as margin, and every profit or loss incurred during the campaign. Stage 2 begins immediately, laying the foundation for token distribution in Q4 2025.

Leonard added: “Stage 2 strengthens the link between participation and rewards ahead of TGE. The new rules are fairer and more incentivizing, ensuring all traders start on equal footing and progress toward the airdrop.”

Over 50% of the total $ASTER supply has been allocated to community airdrops, with 8.8% (704 million $ASTER) set to unlock immediately at TGE and distributed to users who earned Rh or Au points during the campaign.

Users who previously received Aster Gems allocations via community or partner programs, as well as those who traded on Aster Pro after Stage 1 and earned loyalty points, will also be eligible. Any unclaimed $ASTER will return to the “Airdrop” pool for future community incentives.

Milestones Leading to TGE

Since Spectra, Aster has advanced its vision for privacy-first trading by launching Hidden Orders, releasing Aster L1 as the foundation for non-custodial private trading, and bringing Stock Perpetuals on-chain for 24/7 trading.

Recently, Aster launched its spot market, becoming a one-stop on-chain trading platform. These milestones collectively set the stage for the upcoming TGE on September 17, 2025.

$ASTER Airdrop: Focused on Long-Term Success

The $ASTER token is expected to list on multiple major exchanges and go live simultaneously on Aster’s own spot market, followed by coordinated promotional efforts.

Leonard stated: “The $ASTER community airdrop will occur on TGE day. We’ve heard comparisons to recent high-profile airdrops, but we’re focused on ‘signals’ rather than ‘hype’. Genuine participation—from Stage 0 through Stage 1—is precisely what this design aims to generously reward at TGE.”

“With the launch of $ASTER, we officially enter the next phase of ecosystem growth and decentralized governance.”

Riding the Wave, Leading the Next Surge

With $ASTER’s imminent launch, Aster is poised to directly compete with top-tier decentralized platforms like Hyperliquid and challenge centralized giants such as Binance and Coinbase, with core advantages in trader protection and capital efficiency.

Leonard emphasized: “Our next phase of growth comes from distribution. Aster will act as a liquidity layer, partnering with platforms like PancakeSwap, Trust Wallet, SafePal, and emerging players like Four.meme, aiming to make on-chain markets seamless, instant, and always online.”

To date, Aster’s TVL exceeds $350 million across seven EVM chains and Solana, with over $30 million in annualized fee revenue and an 87.5% year-to-date growth rate in 2025.

About Aster

Aster is a next-generation decentralized exchange offering perpetual and spot trading, designed to provide global crypto traders with a one-stop on-chain trading destination. Features include MEV-free trading and one-click execution in simple mode, with professional mode adding 24/7 stock perpetuals, hidden orders, and grid trading available on BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum. Its unique advantage lies in supporting liquid staked tokens (asBNB) or yield-bearing stablecoins (USDF) as collateral, delivering unmatched capital efficiency. Powered by the high-performance, privacy-focused L1 chain Aster Chain and backed by YZi Labs, Aster is building the future of DeFi—fast, flexible, and community-first.

For more information, visit Aster’s official website, or follow Aster on its official X account.

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