Aster DEX has launched perpetual futures markets for the newly released OpenGradient (OPG) token and Avis Budget's CAR stock, triggering immediate volatility as the project simultaneously opens its airdrop claim portal. The expansion onto Base network and widened exchange access, announced via official channels, has traders scrambling to track listings and claim tokens amid a sharp 10% price correction in OPG's initial trading hours.

Aster Opens the Door: OpenGradient Aster Listing

Aster DEX said OPG and CAR perpetuals are now live with up to 3x exposure. It also added a 1.2x trading points boost through April 28, 23:59 UTC. Perpetual futures are contracts with no expiry date. The platform says users keep custody of assets, can trade across chains, and can use hidden orders that stay off the public book until execution.

That makes this OpenGradient crypto listing more than a simple new market. For readers tracking the token launch, Aster’s listing adds a derivatives market beside fresh spot access. It also extends Aster’s mix of crypto and stock-linked products.

Source:  Official X

What's building: Base Adds Verifiable AI

OpenGradient Base Update shows verifiable AI compute is now live. Its x402 flow lets users pay for AI requests on-chain. Base welcomed the project this week, while it is launching on Virtuals and has opened its live claim portal from April 21 to April 28. That fixes the OpenGradient airdrop date, while April 21 stands as the OpenGradient launch date in public materials. The project had processed more than 2 million inferences before rollout.

The team tied the OpenGradient Mainnet launch narrative to network activation, a phase some traders call OPG Mainnet. OpenGradient funding stands at $9.5 million, with backing from a16z crypto and Coinbase Ventures. Its tokenomics show a fixed 1 billion supply, including 4% for the airdrop and 6% for liquidity and launch.

Source: Base X

Claim Clock Starts: The $OPG Claim Is Now Live

The airdrop claim portal opened on April 21 and runs through April 28. Eligible users must connect their registered Base wallet to claim. This matters if you follow the OPG airdrop date. The team told users to avoid DMs and third-party links.

Source: X

One Billion Reasons: OPG Launch, Tokenomics, and Other Updates

OPG has a fixed supply of 1,000,000,000 tokens. The token supports payments, staking, governance, and network incentives. Key allocation buckets include:

• 40% for community and growth

• 15% for the foundation

• 15% for core contributors

• 10% for investors and advisors

• 10% for staking rewards

• 6% for liquidity and launch

• 4% for the airdrop

• The project also disclosed $9.5 million in funding. Backers include a16z crypto, Coinbase Ventures, and SV Angel.

Source: X

Binance Wallet and Beyond: Other Listings Take Shape

OPG token launch also reached Binance Wallet through its 46th exclusive TGE. That marks a public OpenGradient Binance milestone. Public notices also showed Opengradient token listing activity on Coinbase, Bybit, BitMart, Gate, HTX, and MEXC. On April 22, market pages showed an OPG Token price near $0.42 with 24-hour volume above $145 million and a gain above 100%.

Together, the perp listing, airdrop window, and spot exchange rollout show how fast AI-linked tokens now move from launch to full market access. For readers watching supply, demand, and adoption, the next signals are simple: claim participation, fresh liquidity, and whether the project can turn early attention into lasting on-chain use.

Conclusion

Taken together, these moves show how AI tokens are entering more trading venues. They also show how fast price discovery starts after a claim window opens. If you track the airdrop date, OPG airdrop price, or price prediction, watch liquidity, user claims, and follow-up adoption closely in the coming sessions.

Disclaimer: This article is for information only. It is not investment advice. Crypto assets remain risky. Early trading can swing fast. Always verify official links, claim windows, and exchange notices.