Aster history: founders, backers & milestones
Who built Aster, who backs it, and the major milestones in its story.
Founders
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.
Timeline of 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
FAQ
- Who founded 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.
- When did Aster launch?
- Mar 2025: The platform relaunches under the Aster brand.
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