# Aster

The next-gen perp DEX for all traders — crypto, stocks, forex, commodities, and prediction markets.

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- Pro Launch page: https://prolaunch.net/projects/aster
- Markdown version: https://prolaunch.net/projects/aster.md
- Website: https://www.asterdex.com/en/referral/1C31ec
- Categories: Cryptocurrency, DeFi, Finance & Fintech
- Launch status: launched
- Launch date: 2026-06-16
- Upvotes: 0

## About

Aster is a next-generation decentralized perpetual exchange (perp DEX) engineered for efficiency, scale, and global adoption. Built on its own purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain, Aster enables traders to access a wide range of markets — including crypto, stocks, forex, commodities, and prediction markets — all from a single account.Key Features:Universal Access: One account unlocks every market — trade crypto, stocks, forex, commodities, and prediction markets seamlessly.Native Privacy: Protocol-layer privacy with ZK-encrypted orders and stealth addresses. Every trade generates a fresh, one-time address. Full account privacy with viewer-pass decryptable access.Capital Efficiency: Higher leverage with margin that earns yield. USDF, a yield-bearing stablecoin, earns while you trade.Open Composability: Built to be built on — designed for developers and integrators.Aster Chain (L1): 50ms block times, up to 100,000 TPS, zero gas fees, PoSA consensus optimized for derivatives execution.Multi-Chain Support: Trade across BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Ethereum, and Solana from a single account with validator-signed settlements in ~30 seconds.Mobile App: Never miss an opportunity with the Aster mobile app, available on iOS and Android.By the Numbers: $1.15T total trading volume, 4.97M users, $0.45B open interest, $0.35B TVL, 45 assets listed.Aster is designed for traders who demand privacy, capital efficiency, and access to global markets — all on-chain, 24/7, and permissionless.