Overview
- Aster will shift from operating on BNB Chain to its own Layer‑1, Aster Chain, which is designed for high‑volume perpetuals with privacy options and an on‑chain order book.
- A public testnet is slated by the end of December 2025 after early‑December releases of Shield Mode for private high‑leverage trading and TWAP strategy orders, plus a mid‑December expansion of stock perpetual markets.
- Q1 2026 targets include the Aster Chain mainnet, the Aster Code toolkit for developers, and fiat on/off‑ramps integrated via partners.
- Q2 2026 plans introduce ASTER staking, on‑chain governance, and smart‑money analytics that let users follow or replicate top traders.
- Coverage noted upbeat sentiment around ASTER’s price prospects, and the team activated its Stage 4 buyback earlier than planned to support holders during volatility.