Aster's Transaction Fee Revenue Reaches $277.65 Million, Repurchases KOL and Media Round Tokens

Aster's total transaction fee revenue reached $277.65 million, with a buyback of some KOL round and media round tokens shares yesterday. The platform's 7-day transaction fee income is $18.83 million, and its TVL is $18.39 billion. The team repurchased shares at a 5% discount, relieving selling pressure on the ASTER token.

Aster, a prominent cryptocurrency platform, has recently reported significant financial activities. According to the latest data, Aster's total transaction fee revenue reached $277.65 million, with a notable token buyback event involving key opinion leaders (KOL) and media round token shares, according to a WLFI BD Lead report. The platform's 7-day transaction fee income stood at $18.83 million, while its total value locked (TVL) remained at $18.39 billion.

The buyback event, which took place yesterday, saw the repurchase of shares at a 5% discount. This strategic move aimed to alleviate selling pressure on the ASTER token. The platform's decision to offer a discount on token repurchases aligns with industry trends where buybacks are increasingly being used to return value to holders and incentivize long-term engagement, as noted in a CryptoPotato article.

In the broader cryptocurrency landscape, token buybacks have surged significantly in 2025. As of mid-October, projects have spent nearly $89 million on buybacks, marking the fourth consecutive month where spending exceeded the first-half average of over $99 million. Hyperliquid, for instance, has led the token buyback race this year, allocating over $644.64 million in revenue to repurchase its HYPE tokens, CryptoPotato reported.

Aster's focus on transactional use cases, as highlighted by its substantial transaction volume, underscores the platform's commitment to growing its user base and transactional activity. This strategy is reminiscent of World Liberty Financial's approach, which emphasizes transactional use cases over incentive-driven market growth, according to the WLFI BD Lead report.

As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, platforms like Aster are adopting innovative financial strategies to maintain their competitive edge. The ongoing buyback programs and focus on transactional volumes indicate a proactive approach to managing token supply and fostering long-term user engagement.