Aster deepens strategic cooperation with WLFI to launch a perpetual contract market priced in USD1

The decentralized trading platform Aster, strategically invested by YZi Labs, announced today the deepening of its strategic partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLFI).

This collaboration introduces perpetual contracts priced in USD1 and new trading incentives, including WLFI token rewards and fee reductions for USD1 trading pairs, while allowing users to earn additional income by holding USD1.

This integration aims to enhance the liquidity of USD1 on the platform, laying the foundation for the newly launched Layer 1 blockchain, Aster Chain.

Building a Diverse Foundation on Aster Chain

Introducing USD1 as collateral and launching a perpetual contract market priced in USD1 reduces Aster's reliance on a single stablecoin, providing users with greater flexibility before the launch of Aster Chain.

With the support of the WLFI global community, Aster is accelerating the expansion of the USD1 market in the DeFi space.

Aster CEO Leonard stated, "The success of Aster Chain depends on the depth of its underlying liquidity. By bringing USD1 into our core trading engine, we are building a trading foundation for the launch of Aster Chain. Our introduction of a 0 bps maker fee is designed to encourage users to participate in the USD1 market on Aster at the same time as the mainnet launch."

World Liberty Financial co-founder and COO Zak Folkman stated, "The perpetual contract market accounts for the vast majority of trading volume. The launch of USD1 perpetual contract trading pairs on Aster, matched with USDT's collateral rate, means traders can use USD1 just like any mainstream stablecoin. This is the standard we set: functional equivalence, rather than treating USD1 as a secondary option."

Creating a USD1 Trading Hub

Aster now supports perpetual contracts priced in USD1, with the first trading pairs being BTC, ETH, and SOL, and plans to add over 10 more trading pairs in the coming weeks.

To encourage market participation, Aster offers a 0 bps maker fee and a highly competitive 0.5 bps taker fee. USD1 is also supported as a margin asset and collateral, with a collateral rate consistent with USDT, allowing traders to maximize capital efficiency.

Early Adopter Rewards

As part of the Aster Chain launch event, this partnership introduces several incentive measures:

● USD1 Trading Incentives: Up to 2.5 million WLFI tokens will be distributed monthly based on USD1 perpetual contract trading activity, with rewards distributed weekly. WLFI reserves the right to make the final interpretation of this program and token distribution.

● USD1 Holding Rewards: Users holding USD1 on Aster are eligible to participate in the platform's incentive program.

● Trading Fee Reductions: All USD1 trading pairs will have zero maker fees and a 0.5 bps taker fee, significantly lower than USDT trading pairs.*

Aster will also launch tracking tools, including an integrated points program entry on both web and mobile, to help users monitor their progress and participation in the early market activities on Aster Chain.

*Aster's standard taker fee on USDT trading pairs is 4 bps. The taker fee for USD1 is 0.5 bps, a reduction of approximately 87.5%. The maker fee for USD1 trading pairs is 0 bps. All fees are set by Aster and may change. Please refer to the Aster Fees Page for the latest rates.

About Aster

Aster is a privacy-first on-chain trading platform strategically invested by YZi Labs, featuring innovative functions such as "Hidden Orders" to protect users' trading activities. It offers perpetual contracts covering cryptocurrency, stock, and commodity markets, as well as cryptocurrency spot trading. Aster is powered by Aster Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain built for the future of decentralized finance.

About World Liberty Financial (WLFI)

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is dedicated to the integration of traditional financial infrastructure with blockchain innovation, creating accessible, transparent, and scalable solutions for the new era of digital finance. This document is intended for developers, integrators, researchers, and community members seeking to understand the WLFI ecosystem.