Aster Launches Builder Program and Expands Cross-Chain Support
Aster Launches Builder Program and Expands Cross-Chain Support
🔧 Builders wanted
Aster released significant platform updates for the week of March 23:
Key Launches:
- Aster Code now live for ecosystem builders
- Aster Ronin recruitment program initiated
App Updates (v1.19.0):
- Solana login integration
- Explorer links added to open orders and order history
- Sub-accounts functionality
- SOL signature support for staking
Platform Improvements:
- L1 Explorer displays user balance and position data
- Staking interface enhancements including epoch details, updated decimal displays, and validator address visibility
Rewards Distributed:
- $CL perpetual campaign rewards
- USD1 Perp Trading Rewards Week 1
New Perpetual Listings: $BR, $GOOGL, $ONT, $BSB, $PRL, $M
The Aster Chain era has just begun ✨ 📅 Week of Mar 16 📌 Aster Chain Mainnet & Staking Are Now Live 🎮 Campaigns: - Community creativity contest winners revealed! - Perps Milestone Challenge Season 3: Commodities Edition - WLFI Incentive Program 📱 Aster App (v1.18.0): -
10/ This is Phase 4 of the Aster Chain roadmap. Chain Genesis. USD1 Perpetuals. Staking. Ecosystem Expansion. All live. Now the infrastructure is ready for what we built it for—an ecosystem that grows beyond us. Builders, the door is open: asterdex.com/en/aster-code
Staking launches with seven genesis validators from across the ecosystem. We're proud to have @TrustWallet, @BNBCHAIN, @worldlibertyfi, @lista_dao, and @PancakeSwap securing Aster Chain alongside the Aster Foundation from day one.
Staking is Phase 3 of the Aster Chain roadmap and a new chapter for $ASTER token utility. From airdrops to buybacks to staking, every step has been building toward an ecosystem where long-term holders earn from the protocol's growth. We build forward, together. Full
Staking is live on Aster Chain. Delegate $ASTER to validators, choose a lock period, and earn rewards every epoch (weekly) through two layers: Base Rewards and Loyalty Rewards. 🔗 asterdex.com/en/staking
Chain Genesis is live and @worldlibertyfi is already building here 🦅☝️ Aster is launching USD1-denominated perpetual contracts. Building on our USD1 spot listings and trading competitions, while supporting early liquidity development that Aster Chain grows from. Users trading
Aster Chain rolls out in phases: - Chain Genesis (live now) - Partnership (reveal tomorrow) - Public staking for ASTER holders (this week) - Ecosystem expansion + Aster Code partners program - Brand & UI Upgrade Explorer: asterdex.com/en/explorer Learn more: Aster Chain:
New week, new features. 📌Aster Code is now live for ecosystem builders. Your move 👀 📌Become an Aster Ronin. We want you! 📅 Week of Mar 23 📱 Aster App (v1.19.0): - Solana login support - Added explorer links in open orders & order history 🔧 Functional: - Sub-accounts -
Astar Slashes Token Emissions by 97% with New Staking Model
Astar has restructured its tokenomics, replacing monthly ecosystem unlocks with a staking-only emission model that dramatically reduces token circulation. **Key Changes:** - Previous model: 78.4M $ASTER unlocked monthly (~1% of max supply) - New model: 450K $ASTER per week through staking rewards only - Monthly emissions reduced from 78.4M to approximately 1.8M-2.25M $ASTER - This represents a **97% reduction** in monthly token releases **Transparency Measures:** All ecosystem and community tokens unlocked since the Token Generation Event (September 17, 2025) have remained untouched beyond staking rewards. Token holdings can be verified at the public unlock address: [0x0A55c740703A11f42803fB1a05ca1F7F89981EA4](https://etherscan.io/address/0x0A55c740703A11f42803fB1a05ca1F7F89981EA4) This change follows previous community confusion about tokenomics updates on CoinMarketCap in November 2025. Full emission parameters and allocation details are available on Astar's [Tokenomics documentation](https://docs.asterdex.com/usdaster-token/tokenomics).
Exchange Removes Trading Pair Due to Low Liquidity
An unnamed cryptocurrency exchange is delisting a /USDT spot trading pair effective **April 1, 2026 at 10:00 UTC** due to insufficient liquidity reported by community members. **Key Details:** - Users can still withdraw tokens from spot wallets after delisting - Other trading pairs remain unaffected - This follows a pattern of recent delistings **Recent Context:** The exchange has removed multiple low-liquidity pairs in recent weeks: - March 20: SZN/USDT, PALU/USDT, WBULL/USDT - March 13: DUST/USDT, PUP/USDT, YEPE/USDT - January 23: LISA/USDT, GAIX/USDT The exchange states these removals align with maintaining quality trading experiences. Token withdrawals remain available post-delisting.
🔄 Aster Chain Migration Complete
**Aster Chain Migration Complete** Aster's buyback operations have successfully migrated to Aster Chain, marking a significant infrastructure shift for the protocol. **Key Updates:** - Daily buybacks now live on Aster Chain - All operations verifiable on-chain at [AsterDEX Explorer](http://asterdex.com/en/explorer/address/0x664827c71193018D7843f0D0F41A5D0D6dcEBE0F) - Stage 6 Strategic Buyback Reserve remains active - Strategic Wallet continues market support operations **Background:** The migration follows the March 23 activation of Stage 6 Strategic Buyback Reserve. The protocol has maintained transparent, on-chain buyback operations since Stage 4 launched in December 2024. All buyback activity remains publicly verifiable through blockchain explorers, maintaining the protocol's commitment to transparency.
Aster Launches Sub-Account Feature for VIP Users
Aster has launched sub-accounts for VIP 2+ and market maker accounts. **Key Features:** - Up to 15 sub-accounts per master account - Isolated positions, balances, and API keys for each sub-account - Instant, zero-fee transfers between master and sub-accounts - Each sub-account receives its own wallet address and private key - 10 API keys available per sub-account (V3) - VIP tier benefits shared across the entire account group The feature provides traders with better account organization and risk management through isolated trading environments while maintaining seamless fund movement across accounts.