Aster

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 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 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.

**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.

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.

**Rewards Distribution Complete** The Hot Picks of the Week rewards for February 5th have been fully distributed to participants. **How to Check Your Payout:** - Log into your Perpetuals account - Navigate to your account balance - View your reward allocation This follows the previous week's distribution on February 6th, which included both Hot Picks rewards and payouts from the spot campaign available in Aster Spot Transaction History.

**Trade the World 2nd Edition** is coming to Hong Kong on February 4, 2026. Hosted by @worldlibertyfi, @Aster_DEX, and @opinionlabsxyz, the event takes an unconventional approach: - No panels - No stage - Just traders and builders connecting directly This follows the first edition held in Dubai in November 2025. The format focuses on peer-to-peer interaction rather than traditional conference structures. Applications are now open at [luma.com/nzq1fufv](https://luma.com/nzq1fufv)

A trading platform has expanded its offerings with new cryptocurrency and forex pairs. The additions include AUD forex trading with up to 200x leverage, and three cryptocurrencies: ZEC, SUI, and 1000PEPE, each supporting up to 100x leverage. The platform also increased leverage limits for existing forex pairs: - EUR forex: now up to 500x leverage - GBP forex: now up to 500x leverage All new and upgraded pairs are available through the platform's Shield Mode feature, which offers order book privacy and simplified long/short trading.

**Aster DEX has become the first perpetual exchange to list Warden Protocol ($WARD) on its token generation event day.** The WARDUSDT perpetual contract went live on February 4 at 13:30 UTC, with a week-long trading campaign running until February 11. **Campaign Details:** - Reward pool: $50,000 in $ASTER + 263,000 $WARD - 1.2x symbol boost during campaign period - Rewards distributed based on time-weighted open interest (OI Score) - Minimum $5 in trading fees required to qualify - 3% maximum reward per user **About Warden Protocol:** Warden Protocol is a framework designed for the AI agent economy, enabling creation, distribution, monetization, and governance of AI agents. The campaign is open to all Aster users except market makers, with no $ASTER holding requirement. Manipulative trading behaviors will result in disqualification. [Full details available here](https://medium.com/@AsterDEX/trade-ward-on-aster-50-000-aster-263-000-ward-in-rewards-awaits-23670ccceb03)

Two new perpetual trading pairs are now available: - **$ZIL (Zilliqa)** - Up to 75x leverage - **$ARC (Arc)** - Up to 25x leverage Traders can earn **1.2x trading points** on these pairs through February 11, 23:59 UTC. This follows recent listings of $AUCTION and $KAS perpetual contracts, which offered similar leverage options and bonus point opportunities.