Aster

**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.

$STABLE pre-launch trading is now live on Aster Perpetual with **up to 5x leverage**. **Key Details:** - Trading campaign runs until **Nov 13, 23:59 UTC** - Earn **1.2x trading points** during the campaign - Trade at: [Aster Perpetual](https://www.asterdex.com/en/futures/v1/STABLEUSDT) **About STABLE:** STABLE is a dedicated payments Layer 1 blockchain where stablecoins like USDT are used natively for gas and settlement. This follows recent pre-launch listings including $KITE (AI payment blockchain backed by PayPal Ventures) and other tokens on the platform.

$JELLYJELLY token launches on **Aster Perpetual** with up to **5x leverage** trading available. Traders can earn **1.2x trading points** through November 9, 23:59 UTC for participating in JELLYJELLY futures. The token is also listed on **Aark** with up to **500x leverage** for a limited 24-hour period. [Trade JELLYJELLY on Aster](https://www.asterdex.com/en/futures/v1/JELLYJELLYUSDT)

**Aster has launched 200X leverage trading** for four major cryptocurrencies on their platform. **Available assets include:** - $ASTER (native token) - $BTC (Bitcoin) - $ETH (Ethereum) - $BNB (Binance Coin) The platform previously offered up to 20X leverage trading through Thena Finance in September. This represents a **significant increase in leverage options** for traders. Traders can access the new futures trading directly through [AsterDEX](https://www.asterdex.com/en/futures/v1/ASTERUSDT) with dedicated trading pairs for each supported asset. *High leverage trading carries substantial risk and requires careful risk management.*

**Canton Network's $CC token** is now available for pre-launch trading on Aster Perpetual with **up to 5x leverage**. **Key Details:** - Trading period runs until **Nov 2, 23:59 UTC** - Traders earn **1.2x trading points** during this period - Available at [Aster Perpetual](https://www.asterdex.com/en/futures/v1/CCUSDT) **About Canton Network:** Canton is a **layer-1 smart contract blockchain** featuring configurable privacy and controls. The platform focuses on enabling **public network adoption** of Real World Assets (RWAs) and traditional finance institutions. This follows similar pre-launch offerings, including $KITE from GoKiteAI, which is backed by PayPal Ventures and General Catalyst.

**Aster DEX** is implementing tick size adjustments for Perpetual futures contracts on **October 31 at 09:00 UTC**. The changes aim to: - Improve market liquidity - Enhance overall trading experience - Optimize minimum price change units This follows recent updates to margin tiers and leverage for Stocks Perpetual Contracts earlier the same day at 07:00 UTC. **Previous tick size updates** include AIAUSDT adjustments in October, showing Aster's ongoing commitment to platform optimization. Full details available in their [Medium announcement](https://medium.com/@AsterDEX/d2165dff7b7e).

**ASTER continues daily on-chain buybacks** targeting 70-80% of S3 trading fees through open market purchases. The buyback address will be disclosed upon completion. **New $AT Perpetual Trading Campaign launched** with over 1.5M $AT tokens in rewards: - **No $ASTER holding required** - Campaign runs Oct 30 - Nov 6 (UTC) - Minimum $5,000 trading volume in ATUSDT perpetuals - Rewards distributed proportionally by trading volume Buybacks maintain operational flexibility amid uncertain market conditions. The campaign offers accessible entry with volume-based reward distribution. [Learn more about the campaign](https://medium.com/@AsterDEX/28d4def18595)