Aster

Aster is a multi-chain perpetuals exchange spanning BNB Chain, Ethereum and Solana, with a very wide market list and aggressive leverage. It competes for the number-two spot in onchain perp volume and ships its own ASTER token.

Aster fees

Aster charges about 0.8 bps maker and 3.5 bps taker (a basis point is 0.01%). As with any perp venue, the funding rate often matters more than the headline fee: it is a recurring payment between longs and shorts that can quietly run for or against your position. See how this stacks up on the lowest-fee perp DEX ranking.

Aster leverage & markets

Aster offers up to 100x leverage across crypto markets on BNB, Ethereum, Solana. Higher leverage magnifies both gains and liquidation risk, so size positions carefully. For the most aggressive limits, see the highest-leverage perp DEX ranking.

Is Aster safe and is there KYC?

Aster is non-custodial: your funds stay in your own wallet and you sign each trade, so there is no company holding your balance and typically no KYC. The trade-off is smart-contract and liquidation risk, so prefer venues with a solid track record and verify contracts yourself.

Who is behind Aster?

Aster was built by An ex-Binance team led by a CEO known as Leonard, formed from the merger of Astherus and APX Finance.

Backers: YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), and publicly championed by CZ.

Aster milestones

• Late 2024Astherus and APX Finance agree to merge
• Mar 2025The platform relaunches under the Aster brand
• Sep 2025ASTER token generation event, roughly 53% to the community
• Sep 2025Volume surges following a public CZ endorsement

Aster FAQ

What is Aster?

Aster is a multi-chain perp DEX with hundreds of markets and up to 100x leverage. It runs on BNB, Ethereum, Solana using a orderbook model, offering up to 100x leverage on crypto markets.

What are Aster's fees?

Aster charges roughly 0.8 bps maker and 3.5 bps taker (1 bp = 0.01%). Funding is paid periodically between longs and shorts.

Does Aster require KYC?

No. Aster is a decentralized exchange: you connect a self-custody wallet and trade permissionlessly, with no signup or KYC on the protocol.

Does Aster have a token?

Yes, Aster's token is $ASTER.