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Aster Launches Layer-1 Testnet Amid Surging Perpetual DEX Trading Volume

Aster Launches Layer-1 Testnet Amid Surging Perpetual DEX Trading Volume

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Global Cryptocurrency

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2026-02-06 07:21:02

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Aster's layer-1 blockchain testnet went live on Thursday, marking a pivotal step toward its Q1 2026 mainnet deployment. The platform, rebranded as a perpetual futures DEX in March 2025, is positioning itself as a direct competitor to Hyperliquid in the booming derivatives market.

Perpetual DEX trading volume nearly tripled in 2025, soaring from $4 trillion to over $12 trillion. The final quarter of the year saw monthly volumes consistently breach the $1 trillion threshold, underscoring accelerating institutional and retail participation.

The testnet follows intensive stress testing and Aster's successful Human vs AI Season 2 initiative. Planned 2026 developments include fiat on-ramps, open-source code releases, and infrastructure enhancements aimed at capturing greater market share in the perpetuals arena.

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