Aster’s TGE Nears: Community-Driven Airdrop Redefines Trading Incentives

Phase 2 of the points airdrop is live, and the Token Generation Event (TGE) is entering its final countdown. Aster, the decentralized exchange (DEX), has launched the second phase of its Aster Genesis program, introducing a refined reward mechanism designed to deepen user participation and reward long-term engagement. Building on the success of Phase 1, which saw over $37.7 billion in cumulative trading volume across 20 weeks from 527,224 independent wallets, Aster is now laying the groundwork for its Q4 2025 token distribution [1].

Under the updated rules for Aster Genesis: Stage 2, traders earn points through a range of activities, including trading volume, referral activity, holding duration, and using yield-generating assets like asBNB or USDF as collateral. The points system has been designed with direct input from the community, ensuring greater transparency and fairness. Aster CEO Leonard emphasized that the new framework aligns with the platform’s vision of enabling users to achieve greater capital efficiency and privacy, while still earning staking rewards [1].

A significant portion of the $ASTER token supply—over 50%—has been reserved for community airdrops. Of this, 8.8%, or 704 million $ASTER, will be distributed to users who earned RH or AU points during the points event at TGE. Eligibility also extends to users who previously received Aster Gems through community or partner programs or earned loyalty points during trading on Aster Pro. Any unclaimed tokens will be redistributed via the “Airdrop” pool for ongoing community incentives [1].

The TGE, scheduled for September 17, 2025, marks a pivotal milestone for Aster. Leading up to the event, the platform has continued to innovate, including the launch of its L1 public blockchain, Aster Chain, and the introduction of on-chain U.S. stock perpetuals for 24/7 trading. Additionally, the recent launch of Aster’s Spot market further cements its position as a one-stop on-chain trading platform [1].

Aster’s strategic focus on growth, governance, and distribution is set to intensify as $ASTER nears its official launch. The token is expected to debut on multiple major exchanges and trade on Aster’s own spot market. According to Leonard, the design of the airdrop emphasizes meaningful participation from the outset, with the aim of fostering a sustainable and engaged community [1].

With a total value locked (TVL) across seven EVM chains and Solana exceeding $350 million and annualized fee income surpassing $30 million, Aster is well-positioned to compete with both decentralized and centralized trading platforms. The platform’s growth rate of 87.5% in 2025 reflects its accelerating adoption and the market’s increasing appetite for privacy-first, MEV-free trading solutions [1].

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[1] Phase 2 of the points airdrop is online, and the TGE (https://www.odaily.news/en/post/5206160)