Aster

**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 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." [Full roadmap details](https://docs.asterdex.com/overview/what-is-aster/roadmap)

**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 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.

**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.

**AsterDEX has officially launched $GUA spot trading** after initial delays, with the campaign running from Dec 3, 13:00 UTC to Dec 10, 23:59 UTC. **Key Requirements:** - Hold **444 $ASTER** on Aster for the entire campaign period - Complete **$4,000 GUA/USDT spot volume** minimum - Same $ASTER stack qualifies for multiple concurrent campaigns **Rewards Structure:** - **$50,000 in $ASTER** plus extra $GUA tokens - **1.2x boost** during campaign period - Rewards distributed based on trading fee share (3% cap per user) **Additional Launch:** - **GUAUSDT perpetual contract** goes live at 14:00 UTC **Triple Campaign Opportunity:** Traders can participate in three simultaneous campaigns ($GUA, $AVL, $BIO) with one 444 $ASTER stake, totaling **$300K in rewards** across all campaigns. $GUA is the token for SUPERFORTUNE, a web3 metaphysics app with 20K+ daily users, incubated by Manta Network. [Campaign Details](https://medium.com/@AsterDEX/trade-gua-on-aster-over-50-000-aster-extra-gua-in-rewards-awaits-8c11c53720d3)

**AsterDEX has officially launched its Stage 4 buyback program** as of December 2, 01:10 UTC, eight days ahead of the original schedule. **Key Details:** - Executing wallet: 0x573ca9FF6b7f164dfF513077850d5CD796006fF4 - All buyback activity is **transparent and verifiable** on-chain - Timeline accelerated to support $ASTER holders during market volatility - Original launch date moved from December 10 to December 2 The buyback program allows holders to track all operations in real-time through blockchain transparency. AsterDEX cited volatile market conditions as the reason for advancing the timeline. [Track buyback activity](https://medium.com/@AsterDEX/10m-double-harvest-trade-more-unlock-more-991f7eb57733) and monitor the executing wallet for live updates.

**Aster DEX has officially launched $AVL spot trading** at 15:00 UTC on December 1, following a brief postponement announced earlier. **Key Details:** - $AVL spot trading went live at 15:00 UTC - Perpetual trading started at 15:30 UTC - Trading campaign runs until December 11, 23:59 UTC **Campaign Requirements:** - Hold **444 $ASTER** tokens throughout the campaign period - Complete $4,000 in AVL/USDT spot trading volume - Same $ASTER stack qualifies for multiple concurrent campaigns **Rewards:** - $50,000 in $ASTER tokens - Additional $AVL tokens for participants - 1.2x symbol boost during campaign period - Rewards distributed based on trading fee contribution (3% cap per user) **About Avalon Labs:** Avalon Labs operates a Bitcoin-focused capital markets platform and issues USDa, a Bitcoin-collateralized stablecoin. The platform has processed over $3.1B in loan volume and manages 20,000+ BTC for institutional and individual users. The campaign allows traders to use the same $ASTER holdings across multiple Aster DEX campaigns, maximizing earning potential without additional capital requirements.

**AsterDEX Stage 3 Airdrop eligibility checker is now live** at [asterdex.com](https://www.asterdex.com/en/airdrop). **Key details:** - Eligibility checking only - **claims have NOT started** - Claim window: Dec 15, 2025 (12:00 UTC) to Jan 15, 2026 (12:00 UTC) - One month window to claim tokens **Important notes:** - Current page only supports eligibility verification - Contact official [Discord](https://discord.gg/sWutVDX2) for any issues - Don't miss the claim period starting mid-December *Check your eligibility now to prepare for the upcoming claim window.*

**AsterDEX is implementing major risk parameter changes for stock perpetual contracts.** **Key Changes:** - Maintenance margin rate for 10x leverage bracket increases from **1.25% to 5.00%** - Affects major stock perpetuals: AMZN, MSFT, AAPL, META, TSLA, GOOG, NVDA, SBET - **Effective December 1, 2025 at 04:00 UTC** **Impact on Traders:** - 10x leveraged positions will require significantly more maintenance margin - Liquidation prices may move closer for high-leverage users - Other leverage brackets remain unchanged **Action Required Before Dec 1:** - Review all stock perpetual positions - Add additional margin if needed - Reduce position sizes if near liquidation risk This represents a **300% increase** in margin requirements for the highest leverage bracket, signaling increased risk management measures.