Aster and WLFI Deepen Strategic Partnership to Launch Perpetual Contract Market Priced in USD1

Aster, a decentralized exchange strategically invested in by YZi Labs, today announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLFI).

This collaboration introduces USD1-denominated perpetual contracts and new trading incentives—including WLFI token rewards and fee discounts on USD1 trading pairs—while enabling users to earn additional yield by holding USD1.

This integration aims to enhance USD1 liquidity on the platform and lay the groundwork for Aster Chain, Aster’s newly launched Layer 1 blockchain.

Building a Diversified Foundation on Aster Chain

Introducing USD1 as collateral and launching USD1-denominated perpetual contract markets reduces Aster’s reliance on a single stablecoin, offering users greater flexibility ahead of Aster Chain’s mainnet launch.

Backed by WLFI’s global community, Aster is accelerating the expansion of the USD1 market within DeFi.

Leonard, CEO of Aster, stated: “The success of Aster Chain hinges on the depth of its underlying liquidity. By integrating USD1 into our core trading engine, we are building the trading infrastructure essential for Aster Chain’s launch. Our 0 bps maker fee is designed to incentivize users to actively participate in the USD1 market on Aster as the mainnet goes live.”

Zak Folkman, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of World Liberty Financial, said: “Perpetual contract markets account for the vast majority of trading volume. Launching USD1 perpetual contract pairs on Aster—with collateralization ratios matching those of USDT—means traders can use USD1 just like any mainstream stablecoin. That’s our standard: functional parity—not treating USD1 as a second-tier option.”

Establishing a USD1 Trading Hub

Aster now supports USD1-denominated perpetual contracts, with BTC, ETH, and SOL as the first available trading pairs—and plans to add over 10 more within the coming weeks.

To encourage market participation, Aster offers a 0 bps maker fee and a highly competitive 0.5 bps taker fee. USD1 is also supported as both margin and collateral, with the same collateralization ratio as USDT, enabling traders to maximize capital efficiency.

Early Adopter Rewards

As part of the Aster Chain launch campaign, this partnership introduces several incentive programs:

● USD1 Trading Incentives: Up to 2.5 million WLFI tokens will be distributed monthly based on trading activity in USD1 perpetual contracts, with rewards disbursed weekly. WLFI reserves final interpretation rights over this program and token distribution.

● USD1 Holding Rewards: Users holding USD1 on Aster are eligible to participate in the platform’s incentive program.

● Trading Fee Discounts: All USD1 trading pairs feature zero maker fees and a 0.5 bps taker fee—significantly lower than those for USDT pairs.*

Aster will also roll out tracking tools, including integrated entry points for its points program on both web and mobile platforms, helping users monitor their progress and participation in early Aster Chain market activities.

*Aster’s standard taker fee for USDT trading pairs is 4 bps. The USD1 taker fee is 0.5 bps—a reduction of approximately 87.5%. The USD1 maker fee is 0 bps. All fees are set by Aster and subject to change. Please refer to Aster’s Fees Page for the latest fee schedule.

About Aster

Aster is a privacy-first on-chain trading platform strategically invested in by YZi Labs, featuring innovative capabilities such as “Hidden Orders” to protect users’ trading activity. It offers perpetual contracts across cryptocurrency, stock, and commodity markets, as well as spot cryptocurrency trading. Aster is powered by Aster Chain—a Layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for the future of decentralized finance.

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

About World Liberty Financial (WLFI)

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is committed to bridging traditional financial infrastructure with blockchain innovation, creating accessible, transparent, and scalable solutions for the new era of digital finance. This document is intended for developers, integrators, researchers, and community members seeking to understand the WLFI ecosystem.