Aster Perpetuals Completes Phase 5 Crystal Weekly Drops Distribution
Aster Perpetuals Completes Phase 5 Crystal Weekly Drops Distribution
💰 Phase 5 Paid
Aster Perpetuals has finished distributing rewards for Crystal Weekly Drops Phase 5. Users can verify their rewards by checking their Perpetuals transaction history in the app.
Phase 5 Results:
- 6,513 qualified participants
- $1,000,000 prize pool unlocked
- All rewards now distributed to accounts
Current Status: Phase 6 is now active as the final phase of Crystal Weekly Drops, featuring significant changes:
- No $ASTER holding requirement
- Dual-pool structure: 80% Community Pool + 20% Hot Picks Power Pool
- Up to $2M USDF total prize pool
- Community Pool requires $700K total perpetuals volume
- Hot Picks Pool features leaderboard competitions on select trading pairs
Rewards are distributed based on linked address network: USDF for EVM-compatible chains, USDT for Solana.
💛 Crystal Weekly Drops Phase 4 rewards have been fully distributed! Check: App → Perpetuals → Transaction history Rewards are paid based on the network of your linked address: - EVM-compatible networks: rewards are paid in USDF - Solana: rewards are paid in USDT
💛 Crystal Weekly Drops Phase 4 Recap 🔸 8,042 qualified 🔸 $1,000,000 pool unlocked Congratulations to all multi-phase veterans! From first-time traders to loyal legends, everyone has a place in Phase 5.
Crystal Weekly Drops | Phase 6: Open Gates, Double Pools Phase 6 changes everything. The weekly prize pool is split into two sections: 80% for the Crystal Community Pool and 20% for the Hot Picks Power Pool. 🆕 What's New? - No 444 $ASTER requirement - No consecutive trading
💛 Crystal Weekly Drops Phase 5 rewards have been fully distributed! Check: App → Perpetuals → Transaction history
💛 Crystal Weekly Drops Phase 5 Recap 🔸 6,513 qualified 🔸 $1,000,000 pool unlocked Rewards will be distributed to your Aster Perpetuals accounts within 7 business days. Welcome to Phase 6, the final phase in Crystal Weekly Drops!
Crystal Weekly Drops | Phase 6: Open Gates, Double Pools Phase 6 changes everything. The weekly prize pool is split into two sections: 80% for the Crystal Community Pool and 20% for the Hot Picks Power Pool. 🆕 What's New? - No 444 $ASTER requirement - No consecutive trading
ASTER Burns 98.4M Tokens from Stage 4 and 5 Buybacks
ASTER has permanently burned 98,400,345.46 $ASTER tokens following the completion of its Stage 4 and Stage 5 buyback programs. **Burn Breakdown:** - Stage 4: 53,920,060.26 $ASTER - Stage 5: 44,480,285.20 $ASTER The tokens were sent to the burn address (0x000000000000000000000000000000000000dEaD) on February 5, 2026, at 13:00 UTC. All transactions are verifiable on BSCScan. **Transaction Links:** - [S4 burn transaction](https://bscscan.com/tx/0x16810ab71f8c445ee7837600ddc2d2f9411badf4ca2bc2e3f3926c20156e506e) - [S5 burn transaction #1](https://bscscan.com/tx/0x8b2387192e37607e093f1c9b7b926846d5621056e38341768b2a19fb998206a3) - [S5 burn transaction #2](https://bscscan.com/tx/0x09cd10d44287f4b912caef093d649a245705984132fc5fe48c341c705fd70b9c) Stage 6 buybacks are currently in progress. [Track S6 buybacks here](https://bscscan.com/address/0x664827c71193018D7843f0D0F41A5D0D6dcEBE0F#tokentxns).
Binance Connect Launches on Aster Network
**Binance Connect is now available on Aster**, enabling users to make deposits directly through Binance Pay. **Key features:** - Direct integration with Binance Pay - Deposits can be initiated in seconds - Streamlined onboarding process for Aster users This integration follows Binance's pattern of simplifying wallet connections, similar to their Web wallet QR code scanning feature launched in October 2025. The addition removes friction for users moving funds between Binance and the Aster network.
Aster Chain Testnet Opens to Public Following Human vs AI Competition
**Aster Chain has launched its public testnet**, marking a significant milestone toward mainnet deployment. The opening follows a month of intensive testing and the completion of Human vs AI Season 2, a trading competition that pitted 70 human traders against 30 AI agents over seven days. **Key developments:** - Public testnet now accessible at [asterdextestnet.com](https://www.asterdextestnet.com) - Users encouraged to test, explore, and provide feedback - Represents final testing phase before mainnet launch The project is inviting community participation to stress-test the network and identify potential issues before the official launch.
SPACE Rocket Launch Campaign Rewards Now Available
**Reward Distribution Complete** The $SPACE Rocket Launch campaign has concluded with rewards now distributed to participants. **Key Details:** - Payouts are available in your [Aster Spot Transaction History](https://aster.spot) - This follows recent distributions for $LIBERTY and $ARTX campaigns - All three campaigns completed payouts on the same day **Next Steps:** Check your Aster Spot account to view your $SPACE campaign earnings.
Exchange Delists USDT Perpetual Trading Pair
A cryptocurrency exchange has announced the delisting of its USDT perpetual contract trading pair, effective February 6, 2026. **Key Timeline:** - February 6, 08:30 UTC: USDT pair enters Reduce-Only mode - February 6, 09:00 UTC: Complete delisting occurs **What This Means:** Traders with open USDT perpetual positions must close them before the deadline. After 08:30 UTC, no new positions can be opened—only reductions or closures are permitted. **After Delisting:** - Remaining open positions may be closed by the system at market price - All pending orders will be automatically canceled - Other trading pairs remain unaffected This follows a pattern of delistings on the platform, with ZRCUSDT removed on January 21 and three other pairs (42USDT, COMMONUSDT, CUDISUSDT) delisted on January 30. Traders should review their positions and take action before the February 6 deadline to avoid forced liquidation at potentially unfavorable market prices.