Aster launches AOS-2 framework for perpetual futures listings

Aster has launched its AOS-2 framework, which expands its open listing process from spot markets to perpetual futures. Under this new system, eligible projects must stake 1 million ASTER tokens for a four-year lockup period. Following the stake, on-chain validators on Aster Chain vote on whether to proceed with the proposed market. If approved, Aster’s risk team establishes trading parameters, such as leverage, before the market launches with a target T+1 timeline.

In conjunction with these structural updates, Aster has implemented aggressive tokenomics measures. Between July 27 and August 10, the platform allocated 99% of daily fees toward ASTER buybacks. This was supplemented by a 2.85 million ASTER burn from the team allocation. Cumulative burns under the new tokenomics model have exceeded 11 million ASTER since mid-June. Additionally, exchange data indicates tightening supply, with negative spot netflows suggesting more tokens are leaving exchanges than entering them.