Archive:Aster (cryptocurrency exchange)

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Aster is a decentralized exchange and cryptocurrency derivatives platform focused on perpetual futures trading.^[1]^[2] The platform supports multi-chain trading and has been described by PitchBook as a decentralized trading platform for perpetual contracts and asset exchange.^[1]

History

Aster was formerly known as APX and Astherus, according to PitchBook.^[1]

Platform

Aster operates across BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana and Arbitrum, according to an analysis by 21Shares.^[2] The platform offers a simple trading mode with high leverage and a professional mode using a central-limit-order-book interface.^[2]

Aster Chain

In March 2026, ForkLog reported that Aster had launched the mainnet of Aster Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on trading.^[3]

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 "Aster DEX Overview". https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/1080729-01.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 AbdelMawla, Karim (6 October 2025). "The perpetual DEX wars: Hyperliquid, Aster, and Lighter in focus". https://www.21shares.com/en-row/insights/the-perpetual-dex-wars-hyperliquid-aster-and-lighter-in-focus.
↑ "Aster Launches Ultra-Fast Private Blockchain for Perp-DEX". 18 March 2026. https://forklog.com/en/aster-launches-ultra-fast-private-blockchain-for-perp-dex/.

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[PitchBook-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 "Aster DEX Overview". https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/1080729-01.

[21Shares-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 AbdelMawla, Karim (6 October 2025). "The perpetual DEX wars: Hyperliquid, Aster, and Lighter in focus". https://www.21shares.com/en-row/insights/the-perpetual-dex-wars-hyperliquid-aster-and-lighter-in-focus.

[ForkLog-3] "Aster Launches Ultra-Fast Private Blockchain for Perp-DEX". 18 March 2026. https://forklog.com/en/aster-launches-ultra-fast-private-blockchain-for-perp-dex/.

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