CoinMarketCap Launches CMC Launch with Aster ($AST) as First Project

CoinMarketCap, the world’s leading cryptocurrency data platform, has introduced CMC Launch, a new launchpad designed to connect high-quality, pre-TGE crypto projects with its extensive user base of over 70 million monthly users. The inaugural project featured on this platform is Aster ($AST), an innovative decentralized perpetual exchange.

CMC Launch stands out from traditional launchpads by offering a premium platform with rigorous qualification requirements. This ensures that only the most promising innovations are presented to its global audience, providing these projects with significant exposure and the opportunity to grow their communities and gain substantial market traction. Projects on CMC Launch benefit from a dedicated launch page, interactive quests that encourage deeper exploration of the projects, and the facilitation of the qualification process for eligible wallets for airdrops.

Rush, CEO at CoinMarketCap, highlighted the competitive nature of the crypto space, stating, “The crypto space is packed with thousands of projects all competing for attention. CMC Launch helps new projects connect directly with users who are actively looking for the next big thing. As the ‘Home Of Crypto,’ we’re thrilled to welcome Aster as our first CMC Launch project and introduce them to our global community.”

Aster, as the inaugural project on CMC Launch, aims to redefine the perpetual exchange landscape by catering to traders of all experience levels. The platform offers dual trading interfaces: Simple Mode for one-click trading with up to 1001x leverage, and Pro Mode with advanced tools for experienced traders. Additionally, Aster provides an airdrop mechanism where users can earn Au points by minting and holding Earn assets, ALP, USDF, or eligible LP tokens, and Rh points by trading perpetuals on Aster Pro Mode. Both types of points allow users to stack future $AST airdrop allocations. The platform also boasts deep liquidity pools, low trading fees, multi-chain support, and complete privacy with non-custodial trading without KYC requirements.

Backed by YZI Labs and partnered with established players like PancakeSwap, Aster is currently available on BNB Chain and Arbitrum, with plans to expand to additional chains in the future. Users can participate in CoinMarketCap’s first CMC Launch by visiting the dedicated launch page.

Aster ($AST) represents the evolution of decentralized trading, designed to serve everyone from crypto newcomers to seasoned traders. Created through the merger of Astherus and APX Finance, Aster combines powerful yield products with an advanced perpetual trading platform. CoinMarketCap, known as the Home of Crypto, drives the industry forward by organizing and delivering comprehensive crypto intelligence, with over 880 million monthly page views and 14 million tracked cryptocurrencies.