
Aster reveals ambitious 2026 roadmap after proving execution in 2025 with major mergers, mobile app launch, and exchange listings.
Key upcoming milestones:
- December 2025: Shield Mode for private trading, RWA stock perpetuals expansion, Aster Chain testnet launch
- Q1 2026: Aster Chain L1 mainnet, developer tools (Aster Code), fiat integration
- Q2 2026: $ASTER staking, governance features, smart-money trading tools
The platform focuses on three core areas: Infrastructure, Token Utility, and Ecosystem & Community - each designed to reinforce the others.
Aster positions itself beyond traditional trading venues, aiming to build "a network that grows with its users."
🗺️ 2026 H1 Roadmap Reveal: What's Next for Aster 2025 was about proving Aster can ship: we merged Astherus & ApolloX, launched multi-asset margin, released our mobile app, completed TGE, listed on major CEXs, and introduced features like Hedge Mode, Trade & Earn, and our buyback
SKYAI Lists on Aster Exchange with $50K Reward Campaign

**SKYAI ($SKYAI)** is listing on Aster exchange with a week-long trading campaign starting December 5. **Campaign Details:** - **Duration:** Dec 5, 12:00 UTC - Dec 12, 23:59 UTC - **Rewards:** $50,000 in $ASTER tokens plus additional $SKYAI rewards - **Trading boost:** 1.2x multiplier for SKYAI/USDT spot trading **Qualification Requirements:** - Hold **444 $ASTER** tokens across Spot + Perpetual for entire campaign period - Complete **$4,000 minimum** SKYAI/USDT spot trading volume - Rewards distributed based on trading fee share, capped at 3% per user **About SKYAI:** SkyAI operates as an all-in-one AI ecosystem powered by MCP (Model Context Protocol), designed to integrate intelligent solutions across various industries. This listing follows Aster's recent addition of Tagger AI ($TAG) with similar campaign structure, indicating the exchange's focus on AI-focused projects.
Aster's Double Harvest Phase 3 Sees 8,479 Eligible Traders on Day 3
**Aster's Double Harvest Phase 3** is underway with **8,479 traders** currently eligible for the final reward pool on Day 3. **Daily Requirements:** - Trade $100K Perpetual volume per day - Place 1 order meeting minimum position sizes: - **BTC:** $50K - **ASTER/ETH/BNB/HYPE:** $30K - **Others:** $10K **Critical Timeline:** Traders must qualify on **6 out of 7 days** by December 17 to remain eligible for rewards. Phase 2 successfully concluded with 6,963 qualified participants sharing a $1M pool. Rewards are being distributed within 7 business days. Traders can track progress through the app's Portfolio section under Perp summary.
Aster CEO Discusses Perpetual DEX Trading at Binance Blockchain Week

**Aster CEO Leonard Asters** is speaking at Binance Blockchain Week today about perpetual DEXs and trading freedom. **Session Details:** - Time: 14:20-14:40 (UTC+4) - Location: Main stage at Coca-Cola Arena - Host: Crypto Banter's @cryptomanran **Key Topics:** - How perp DEXs enable permissionless trading - New opportunities for retail and institutional traders - Aster's upcoming roadmap developments The session will be **live-streamed** on [Binance Square](https://www.binance.com/en/square/audio?id=32812213876354) for remote viewing. Aster is also present at **booth P4** throughout the event for in-person meetings.
🤖 Final Hours: Human vs AI
**AsterDex launches final call** for their Human vs AI trading competition with registration closing at 23:59 UTC today. **Key details:** - 100 funded trading seats available - Participants keep all profits while losses are covered - $200k prize pool favoring human traders - Competition runs December 9-23 **The challenge:** Prove human trading skills can outperform AI algorithms in live market conditions. This follows similar initiatives like Bybit's recent human vs bot tournament, highlighting growing interest in **human-AI trading competitions**. [Register now](https://www.asterdex.com/en/campaigns/human-vs-ai) before the deadline.