Stage 4 Aster Airdrop Claim Opens Today with Minimal Market Impact
The Aster airdrop claim for Stage 4 commenced today at 12:00 UTC, drawing cautious Optimism from the crypto community. Unlike typical airdrops that trigger sell-offs, this event is structured to minimize volatility. Only 1.26% of the total airdrop supply—1.5 million $ASTER tokens—is immediately claimable, with the remaining 118.5 million (98.74%) locked until April 28.
Supply dynamics further bolster confidence: 754,041 tokens were transferred to the Aster DEX Treasury, while an equal amount was permanently burned. Token burns typically support long-term price stability by reducing circulating supply. Market reactions may remain muted given the limited unlocked liquidity and deliberate tokenomics design.