Aster launches Rocket Launch: a new platform for trading participation in early project returns

Decentralized exchange platform Aster today announced the launch of its new product, Rocket Launch, designed to create a sustainable launchpad for high-potential projects with strong trading depth and long-term value, while offering users early access to quality assets. Aster aims to transform token launches from one-off market events into an ongoing journey encompassing discovery, initial trading, and sustained growth. Participants can join by trading designated token pairs and will receive rewards based on their share of trading volume.

From Trading Activity to Holder Momentum: Building a Sustainable Value Cycle

The reward pool for each Rocket Launch event consists of both $ASTER and project tokens. Project teams contribute funds and their native tokens; Aster uses the contributed funds to repurchase $ASTER, which is then combined with the project’s tokens and distributed back to users through the event. Additionally, users must hold a minimum amount of $ASTER during the event period to qualify for participation. Holding $ASTER thus becomes more than just an investment—it enables participation in on-chain innovation and early-stage opportunities. This establishes a value loop between project teams, the platform, and users, reflecting Aster’s vision of sustainable value creation and ecosystem-wide win-win outcomes.

Strong Liquidity and High Engagement: Establishing a Decentralized Momentum Hub

Aster has already attracted over 4.6 million users, with its $ASTER token achieving $452 million in spot trading volume on its first day of listing. Aster states that projects can leverage its deep liquidity, large trading community, and robust on-chain infrastructure to gain sustained visibility and attract genuine user traffic.

Rocket Launch highlights Aster’s unique advantage as one of the few decentralized exchanges offering both spot and derivatives markets. By integrating spot and futures listings with trading challenges, Aster creates a mutually beneficial mechanism for projects, traders, and token holders. Projects gain exposure and trading volume; traders get early access to promising on-chain projects and earn rewards; and Aster boosts its own trading volume and revenue by identifying early-stage, high-potential projects, while continuously returning value to $ASTER holders through buybacks.

From Trading Depth to Ecosystem Depth: Aster's Bet on the Next Wave of On-Chain Innovation

Aster believes the next key battleground in DeFi will not be limited to fees, liquidity depth, or leverage ratios—but rather “early value capture capability.” The launch of Rocket Launch responds directly to this trend, enabling professional traders to engage with promising projects at inception, while ensuring truly valuable teams are seen, traded, and validated by the market.

"We're not just a place where users execute trades—we’re also a critical venue for asset value discovery," said Leonard, CEO of Aster. "Rocket Launch helps the market identify trends faster and enables projects to have their value effectively recognized." With the inaugural launch of APRO, Aster is solidifying its position as a premier launchpad for early-stage projects, building an innovation curve from discovery to growth—anchored by liquidity.

APRO 'Master' ($AT) Launch: A Professional Oracle Delivering Trusted Data Across Multi-Chain Ecosystems

The first project launched via Rocket Launch is APRO 'Master', a professional oracle protocol focused on RWA, AI, and DeFi applications. At a time when data transparency and reliability are increasingly critical, APRO delivers verifiable cross-chain data, enabling emerging projects to integrate high-quality data sources early in their development.

APRO features a “Startup-Friendly” architecture that allows new teams to deploy at low cost and integrate quickly, while leveraging a proven PMF model and sustainable revenue mechanisms to build a long-lasting data service network. Aster has partnered with the professional oracle protocol APRO to launch the first trading campaign, featuring a total prize pool worth $200,000 in $ASTER, plus an additional $AT rewards pool.

The event will run from October 24 at 12:00 UTC to November 6 at 23:59 UTC.

About APRO (Master)

APRO (Master) is an AI-enhanced professional oracle built for next-generation ecosystems including RWA, AI, prediction markets, and DeFi. It offers one of the broadest data coverage ranges in the market, supporting both standard and non-standard assets—from cryptocurrencies and equities to real-world assets. APRO currently supports over 1,400 data feeds across more than 40 blockchains and is backed by leading investors such as Polychain Capital, Franklin Templeton, and YZi Labs. For more information, visit the APRO official website or follow APRO on its official X account.

About Aster

Aster is a next-generation decentralized exchange offering perpetual and spot trading, aiming to provide global crypto traders with a one-stop on-chain trading platform. Key features include MEV resistance and one-click execution in simple mode. The pro mode adds 24/7 stock perpetual contracts, hidden orders, and grid trading, available on BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum. A standout feature is the ability to use liquid staking tokens (asBNB) or yield-bearing stablecoins (USDF) as collateral, unlocking unparalleled capital efficiency. Powered by Aster Chain—a high-performance, privacy-focused Layer 1 blockchain—and supported by YZi Labs, Aster is shaping the future of DeFi: fast, flexible, and community-first. For more information, visit the Aster official website or follow Aster on its official X account.