Aster

Aster Voyager has launched a series of weekly content creation challenges for community members. Winners receive Aster Gems and merchandise as rewards. - Quest #2 winners were recently announced on Discord - Quest #3 coming soon - Focus on educational and creative content - Previous quests included bringing Aster Voyager to life through visual content The program aims to encourage community participation while building educational resources. Winners' submissions and honorable mentions are available for viewing on Discord.

Aster, a perpetual DEX platform, introduces its Market Maker Program offering incentives for liquidity providers: - Participants can earn rebates on trading fees - Program includes lower fee tiers based on trading volume - Open application process via Google Forms This initiative builds on Aster's existing competitive fee structure, which already ranks among the lowest in perpetual DEXs. [Apply for the Market Maker Program](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfysMxaMSO3j3q3yLwFkYSn94Q8t1tEOfufPvouRwvqElznwA/viewform)

Aster Pro has launched leveraged trading for $DAM tokens with up to 50x leverage. Reservoir is a yield-generating stablecoin protocol utilizing real-world assets (RWAs) and on-chain strategies. Key tokenomics details: - Total supply: 1 billion $DAM - Distribution includes Season 1 Points for early community - Core contributors & investors subject to 1-year cliff, 36-month vesting - Ecosystem growth funds allocated for tech development & audits - Community incentives include staking rewards & future airdrops [Trade $DAM on Aster Pro](https://www.asterdex.com/en/futures/v1/DAMUSDT)

Plume Network, the first RWAfi Layer 1 blockchain focused on bridging real-world assets with crypto markets, has announced an upcoming airdrop for $asBNB holders. - Airdrop rewards will be distributed to qualifying $asBNB holders - Binance will support the airdrop through their Airdrop Portal - $PLUME token listing on Binance confirmed Plume Network aims to build infrastructure connecting traditional markets with crypto ecosystems. The airdrop represents a significant milestone in their ecosystem development. [Learn more about the airdrop on Binance](https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/82264d448a4e4c1abc29ec1df14509f7)

Aster has launched its third Voyager Quest, focusing on hedging and delta-neutral trading strategies using the new Hedge Mode feature on Aster Pro. Key Details: - Quest #3 is live until August 24, 23:59 UTC - Participants must explain hedging strategies using Aster Pro's Hedge Mode - Rewards include Aster Gems (redeemable for future $AST tokens) This follows the success of previous quests, including Quest #1 which focused on user-favorite platform features. Join the [Aster Discord](https://discord.com/invite/HzrgVv7n64) for complete details and prize information.

Aster Pro has introduced Hedge Mode, enabling traders to hold simultaneous long and short positions on the same trading pair. This feature supports delta-neutral trading strategies and enhanced risk management. Key updates: - Hedge Mode now live on Aster Pro platform - Access via Position Mode settings at [Aster Pro Futures](https://www.asterdex.com/en/futures/v1/BTCUSDT) - Voyager Quest #3 launched to educate users on hedging strategies - Quest participation open until Aug 24, 23:59 UTC Detailed documentation available at [Aster Docs](https://docs.asterdex.com/product/aster-pro/fees-and-specs/hedge-mode) Join the community discussion on [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/HzrgVv7n64)

Aster has expanded its crypto-based stock trading platform to include MAG7 stocks with increased leverage options up to 50x, up from the previous 25x limit. Key features: - Direct trading through crypto wallets - No KYC or paperwork required - Integration with PancakeSwap Perps - Available stocks include AAPL, AMZN, TSLA and other MAG7 companies The platform continues to offer permissionless trading through [Aster's interface](https://www.asterdex.com/en/futures/v1/AAPLUSDT) or via PancakeSwap. Connect your wallet to start trading now.

Aster Pro is implementing a significant change to its PYTHUSDT perpetual trading pair. The tick size will be reduced from 0.0001 to 0.00001, allowing for more precise price movements. - **Effective Date**: August 18, 2025, 09:00 UTC - **What's Changing**: Tick size adjustment (minimum price movement) - **Impact**: Traders can now execute trades with greater price precision This update follows recent changes to margin tiers and leverage adjustments for BTCUSDT and ETHUSDT perpetual contracts. [Learn more about the changes](https://medium.com/@AsterDEX/a2a4d86937ab)

Aster Pro introduces Trade & Earn, allowing users to earn passive income while actively trading. The feature supports two assets: **asBNB** - Minted by staking BNB/slisBNB - Generates yield from BNB Ecosystem Launchpools - Automatic NAV reflection for Launchpool earnings **USDF** - 1:1 USDT-backed stablecoin - Earn rewards by holding >1 USDF - Weekly trading rewards for $2,000+ volume [Trade & Earn on Aster Pro](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade-and-earn) Learn more in their [detailed Medium post](https://medium.com/asterdex/09ff6184f2b6)

Succinct Labs has announced an upcoming airdrop of $PROVE tokens for $asBNB holders. The distribution will also include holders of $slisBNB and $slisBNBx tokens on Binance. Key Details: - Trading begins August 5th at 17:00 UTC - Eligible tokens: $asBNB, $slisBNB, $slisBNBx - Platform: Binance For more information, visit [Binance's announcement page](https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/bbd0a134905646d485e35af4fdda3ee7) *Remember to hold your eligible tokens to participate in the airdrop.*