Astros today launched its perpetual DEX on Sui, a network that has scaled to $2.6 billion in total value, positioning the network to compete in what has become DeFi's most lucrative sector.
Perpetual futures have emerged as the dominant force in crypto trading. Perp DEXs now account for 26% of the crypto-derivatives market, a large increase from the single-digit share they held a year prior, reaching $1 trillion in monthly trading volume for the first time.
The last three weeks have proven just how explosive this opportunity can be. Aster, BNB Chain's flagship perp DEX, became the second-largest protocol with over $13M daily fees, surpassing Circle, Uniswap, Jupiter, and Hyperliquid. Arbitrum is also scaling its native perp infrastructure, Base is attracting perp builders with incentives, and even newer L1s like Monad are prioritizing perpetual trading in their launch strategies. The message is clear: every major blockchain needs a flagship perp DEX to capture user attention, trading volume, and most critically, sustainable on-chain revenue.
Quotes and Vision
"Perp DEXs have become the ultimate litmus test for a blockchain's ability to handle real financial infrastructure," said Jerry Liu, founder of Astros. "Sui's performance advantage gives us the foundation to compete at the highest level."
Built natively on Sui, Astros Perp DEX enters this competitive landscape with a structural advantage, a direct integration with NAVI Protocol's $1 billion in lending capital. Rather than relying on mercenary liquidity or unsustainable token emissions, Astros creates a self-reinforcing loop where trading activity generates real yield for lenders, and lending capital provides the liquidity depth traders demand.
This integration unlocks a more seamless and rewarding experience whereby traders gain deeper liquidity and better leverage conditions, while lenders enjoy higher and more stable yields generated by real trading activity.
For Sui, Astros represents the next phase of ecosystem maturity. Where DeFi 1.0 was defined by isolated lending and swapping protocols, Astros signals a shift toward integrated financial infrastructure where trading, lending, and liquidity provision work as a unified system.
"Perp DEX is no longer a casino. Its true value lies in powering capital efficiency, enabling funds to flow seamlessly across perp, lending, staking, and other DeFi modules. When these components connect, on-chain finance evolves from speculation to a self-sustaining economy," said Jerry, founder of Astros.
Ecosystem Integration and Future Outlook
The platform has already secured integrations with major wallets including OKX, Binance, KuCoin, and Gate, ensuring seamless access for Sui's growing user base.
"We're not just building another perp DEX," Jerry added. "We're establishing the liquidity backbone that will define Sui's position in DeFi's next decade."
Traders can learn more at https://astros.ag/perp/SUI-USD.