#Aster
📉 Aster ($ASTER ) is reducing its issuance by 97%!
The Aster perps DEX protocol, backed by Zhao Changpeng (#CZ ) has announced a radical change in its tokenomics. The team is switching to a “staking-only” issuance model.
What’s changed?
Previously, about 78.4 million $ASTER was released to the market each month (linear allocation). Now this mechanism has been canceled:
• New model: Tokens are released only as a reward for staking.
• Volume: ~1.8 million - 2.25 million $ASTER per month.
• Result: 97% reduction in new tokens in circulation.
Why is this important?
1. Fight inflation: Together with a buyback program that uses up to 80% of the platform’s fees, ASTER has every chance of becoming a deflationary asset.
2. L1 and Privacy: Aster recently launched its own ZK blockchain (Layer 1), which puts it on par with giants like Hyperliquid.
3. Loyalty: The rewards system now further incentivizes long-term holders and active traders.
The team heard community feedback about the strong price dispersion and chose the path of scarcity. Amidst the general recovery of the on-chain derivatives market, Aster remains one of the leaders in terms of trading volume.
