March 18, 2026, British Virgin Islands, Chainwire
This collaboration introduces a $1 perpetual contract and new trading incentives, including WLFI token rewards and fee reductions for the $1 trading pair, while users can also earn additional rewards on their held assets.
The integration aims to enhance the liquidity of $1 on the platform, laying the groundwork for the launch of Aster Chain, a newly released Layer 1 blockchain.
Building a Diverse Foundation for Aster Chain
Using $1 as collateral and launching a $1 perpetual market reduces Aster's reliance on any single stablecoin, providing users with greater flexibility, especially at the launch of Aster Chain.
The global community of WLFI supports Aster in expanding access to the $1 market in the DeFi News space.
Establishing a $1 Trading Hub
Aster supports $1 perpetual contracts, with initial trading pairs including BTC, ETH, and SOL, and more than 10 additional trading pairs will be added in the coming weeks.
To encourage market participation, Aster offers zero basis point maker fees and 0.5 basis point taker fees. $1 is also used as a core margin asset and collateral, with a collateral ratio comparable to USDT, allowing traders to maximize capital efficiency.
Rewards for Early Participants
This collaboration introduces several incentive measures during the launch of the Aster Chain mainnet:
Aster will also launch tracking tools, including entry points for a points program on web and mobile, making it easier for users to monitor their progress and participation in the early Aster Chain market activities.