Overview
- The public testnet is scheduled for late December 2025 to let users and developers trial the network.
- A Q1 2026 mainnet window includes the Aster Code toolkit for builders plus fiat on- and off-ramps via partners.
- December platform updates add Shield Mode for private high-leverage trading, TWAP strategy orders, and an RWA upgrade that broadens stock perpetual markets.
- Q2 2026 plans introduce ASTER staking, on-chain governance, and Smart Money tools that let users follow top traders.
- The new Layer-1 targets privacy features, including zero-knowledge options, and an on-chain order book; the team also activated its Stage 4 buyback early as the token rebounded and some analysts pointed to potential upside.