Decentralized exchange Aster (ASTER) has moved quickly to clear up community concerns regarding its token unlock schedule. The team clarified that no tokens have been released beyond the original plan despite recent confusion on tracking platforms.
Aster Team Confirms Original Tokenomics Are Intact
The uncertainty ensued after a recent CoinMarketCap (CMC) update sparked speculation about changes to Aster’s token unlock schedule. Users noticed discrepancies in token unlock dates displayed on Binance and CoinMarketCap. Dates previously set for 2025 appeared to have shifted to mid-2026 or even as far as 2035. This led to widespread speculation about a possible revision of Aster’s token policy.
Aster’s team explained that the discrepancies resulted from a miscommunication rather than a policy change. The project’s original tokenomics included monthly ecosystem unlocks. However, because there was no immediate usage plan for these tokens, none of the scheduled unlocks were executed. Since the token generation event, tokens allocated for unlocks have remained stored in a locked address, never entering ASTER’s circulating supply.
Aster announced it will transfer the unused tokens to a dedicated public address. This will allow anyone to independently monitor all token movements, ensuring transparency and to prevent further misunderstandings.
CZ’s Disclosure and Coinbase Roadmap Boost ASTER’s Momentum
Earlier this month, ASTER surged more than 30% after Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao disclosed that he holds over $2.5 million worth of the token. CZ shared his wallet publicly on X, emphasizing that his purchase was from personal funds and that he intends to hold long-term rather than trade.
Adding to the hype, YouTube megastar MrBeast reportedly bought over 167,000 ASTER tokens worth $320,000 in September. This raised his total investment to about $1.28 million.
The move influenced other market participants as well, including the trader known as “Gold.” Traders said they opened a position in ASTER right after CZ’s announcement. Gold also noted that this was the first time CZ had publicly bought a token other than BNB.
In addition to this, Coinbase has recently added ASTER to its listing roadmap, further fueling the token’s market value. Currently, ASTER is currently trading at $1.12, up about 10% in the past 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap data. Despite this recent gain, the token remains over 50% below its all-time high of $2.42 recorded in September.
Aster Strengthens Its Position in the Perpetual Trading Market
In the derivatives markets, Aster is recognized as a leader in the space. As reported in September, the exchange topped perpetual trading, with record volumes and millions in fees.
Despite intense competition from rivals like Lighter and Hyperliquid, and in the perpetual DEX market, Aster has established itself as a strong player.
Analyst Fefe Demeny recently reported that the project’s open interest skyrocketed from near zero to $5 billion in just two weeks. It now represents roughly one-third of HyperliquidX’s total open interest.