Aster 🥷

292 reviews, 54% of them positive.54% positive · 292 reviews· Influence factor 110, above 22% of accounts

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From 292 activities · May 2026

Aster is a decentralized perpetual DEX backed by CZ and Binance Labs that has generated significant hype and token appreciation, but faces persistent criticism over platform stability, fake volume, and reliance on artificial promotion. Users praise its intuitive interface, low fees, hidden orders, cross-chain support, and generous airdrop programs, while detractors report transaction failures, UI freezes, poor customer support, and concerns that most volume is wash trading rather than organic adoption. The project occupies a contested space—positioned as a Hyperliquid competitor with real technical ambitions around decentralized trading and AI integration, yet shadowed by allegations of market manipulation and questions about whether its success reflects genuine product quality or orchestrated hype from its powerful backers.

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“CZ have 4 finger so you should to be $4 price”

Mello.base.eth · 1260· 1y ago10

“Aster - early but showing real potential”Aster is still in its early phase, and you can feel it the moment you use the platform - the UI isn’t perfect yet and there are occasional rough edges. But that’s also what makes it interesting: the team is clearly pushing forward, shipping quickly, and positioning the product to evolve into something much stronger over time. The core idea behind Aster - a decentralized perp DEX with cross-chain identity and non-custodial trading - is genuinely promising. Even now, the experience feels fast, the design direction is solid, and the token ecosystem is slowly gaining traction. If the team continues refining the UX and stability, Aster has a real chance to stand out in a competitive landscape. In short: early, imperfect, but with clear upside if the execution continues improving.

Mihail Pochekai · 1432· 11mo ago15

“Aster is good app”I don't understand why there are so many negative reviews about Aster. I'm sure it's all negative feedback from those who think that everyone owes them something in crypto. Aster is a top product, an excellent platform that does what it's supposed to do. Can a bad platform for traders generate billlions in trading volume? No, it can't. People use it, and that's the main indicator that it's a good product.

Alex Tsvetkov · 1473· 1y ago15

“The Third”aster has now become the third biggest trading dex after hyperliquid and lighter. performance-wise, the app runs super smooth low fees, efficient, and overall a great experience. but there are still a few things that could be improved, like deposits that sometimes take a bit longer than expected and an interface that, in my opinion, still feels a little less intuitive compared to its two main competitors.

Juwn · 1248· 1y ago12

“Asterdex, the Phenomenal DEX Set to Outshine Binance Alpha”$Aster, as the native token of AsterDex, emerges as a phenomenon, with CZ's presence behind it sparking public optimism toward this token. It's exciting to await the next big move will it hit $2 again?

Cryptoid-IDN · 1305· 1y ago12

“BEST PERP DEX”Aster DEX feels friendly, down-to-earth, and easy to connect with. way they share things makes you feel like you are talking to a buddy who actually cares, not just a brand

MMR Crypto · 1110· 1y ago9

“Buena plataforma”Es buena plataforma y está siendo shilleada por CZ pero hasta qué punto por ser buena o simplemente por competencia contra HL quién sabe

Sensei · 1314· 1y ago15

“THE PERP DEX WAR: A DEEP DIVE ON HYPERLIQUID VS. ASTER”The war for Perp DEX dominance is HERE. 🔥 1/ The war for Perp DEX dominance is HERE. 🔥 It’s not just about volume anymore. It’s a clash of titans… In one corner: the incumbent powerhouse @HyperliquidX ($HYPE). In the other: the ambitious challenger @Aster_DEX ($ASTER), backed by @cz_binance. Buckle up. Let’s break it down. 🧵👇 2/ First up: Hyperliquid ($HYPE). The undisputed giant with $5.9B TVL. Not just a DEX — but a custom L1, engineered for pure performance. 🟢 Strength: $99.8M in fees (last 30 days) on $290.8B volume. 🟢 Valuation: ~12x P/S, a 90% discount vs other L1s. 🟢 Engine: 99% of revenue fuels buybacks. $HYPE = tech + real revenue + organic dominance. 3/ But even titans have weaknesses. 🚨 The Achilles’ heel: Nov 28 Unlock 👉 23.8% of supply (238M HYPE) vests over 24 months. 👉 ~$450M of new supply hitting the market every month. A brutal supply wave incoming. Can HYPE’s moat withstand it? 4/ Enter the challenger: Aster ($ASTER). Launched with surgical timing right before HYPE’s unlock, Aster is waging narrative warfare. 🟢 Model: Incentive-led growth. 🟢 Strategy: “Trade & Earn” + Airdrop Flywheel. 🟢 Backing: Endorsed by @cz_binance, plugged into the Binance ecosystem. Result? $46B peak daily volume, flipping HYPE. Market share down to 38%. 5/ Aster’s secret weapon = Capital Efficiency + Airdrops. 👉 53.5% of total supply (4.28B ASTER) allocated to airdrops. 👉 TVL surged to $2.2B in just days. But here’s the catch: Hyper-Dilution. Only 20.7% circulating. MC/FDV = 0.21. Next unlock (Oct 17): 183M ASTER ($359M) to flood the market. 6/ 📊 The Tale of the Tape TVL: HYPE $5.9B vs ASTER $2.2B (peak) Market Cap: HYPE ~$15B vs ASTER ~$3.2B Valuation: HYPE ~12x P/S (Real Revenue) vs ASTER 0.21 MC/FDV (Dilution Risk) Risk: HYPE $450M/mo unlock vs ASTER’s 80% supply overhang 7/ 🔥 The Verdict Aster’s launch was a masterclass. But long-term? @HyperliquidX ($HYPE) holds the edge. Why? 👉 Sustainable revenue model. 👉 Deep tech moat. 👉 Real economic activity > incentive-driven farming. Hype may bend, but it’s built to last. 8/ What to watch next: 👉 HYPE: Nov 28 unlock + Dec–Jan market absorption of $450M monthly supply. 👉 ASTER: TVL & volume post-airdrop. Will traders stay, or chase the next shiny farm? This is the battle for DeFi dominance. ⚔️ Who are you betting on? $HYPE or $ASTER? 👇

Rifu  · 1284· 1y ago · neutral11

“A Bold Tokenized Entry into the Market”I’ve seen many projects launch, but this one caught my attention because they went tokenized straight away. It feels like a serious move, not just another experiment. For me, the real test will be how they perform over time — if they can keep the momentum, it might turn out to be one of the smarter entries I’ve witnessed in a while.

CoinKritik · 1571· 1y ago · neutral13

“Big performance of $ASTER”As a platform it is quite intuitive, although the buy and sell response is somewhat slow to execute. However, I think that this S2 of points with an airdrop to distribute so interesting can give good benefits.

SRH · 1194· 1y ago26

“Bullish or not? I'm not sure.”There has been a lot of talk about ASTER lately, especially after the recent hype. I haven't studied it in detail yet, but it seems like a good option to keep an eye on. Perhaps the hype will pass and it will get lost like many others.

ZRGq · 1442· 1y ago · neutral14

“Une grosse déception côté support”Mon expérience avec Aster a surtout été marquée par un problème majeur de support. J’ai essayé à plusieurs reprises d’obtenir de l’aide sur leur Discord, mais je n’ai jamais eu de réponse utile, ni été mis en relation avec des personnes réellement compétentes. Malgré des demandes claires et répétées, le support est resté absent ou fermé, ce qui est très frustrant. Ce n’est pas tant la technologie qui pose problème ici, mais la gestion humaine et communautaire. Pour moi, c’est un point bloquant qui a fortement dégradé la confiance que je pouvais avoir dans le projet. Une expérience décevante.

ManiacX.base.eth · 1389· 9mo ago · negative16

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