Aster анонсирует запуск инновационного блокчейна с фокусом на безопасность и нулевыми комиссиями Translation: Aster announces the launch of an innovative blockchain focused on security and zero fees

The decentralized exchange for perpetual contracts, Aster, based on the BNB Chain, is planning to establish a public network. This was reported by journalist Kuai Dun, referencing comments from an anonymous CEO of the platform under the alias Leonard.

The blockchain aims to prioritize enhanced privacy for traders, relying on zero-fee transactions. Further specifics remain undisclosed at this time.

The CEO of Aster mentioned that the exchange has future plans to incorporate more traditional financial instruments, such as stock futures. Furthermore, Perp-DEX is also preparing to launch a pre-market for derivatives on new projects in collaboration with the Buidlpad platform.

Aster’s main competitor, Hyperliquid, operates on its proprietary layer-one network featuring a native DEX module. This blockchain employs a modified version of the Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism known as HyperBFT, capable of processing 200,000 transactions per second.

In February, the platform introduced HyperEVM, an ecosystem component that facilitates integration with EVM, enabling developers to deploy Ethereum-compatible smart contracts with improved performance.

The network hosts several dozen cryptocurrencies, including the USDC stablecoin from Circle. In September, the issuer expanded its integration with the Hyperliquid ecosystem. As of this writing, the Total Value Locked (TVL) in HyperEVM exceeds $2 billion.

The heart of the network is the HYPE token, which boasts a market capitalization of $11.2 billion. Currently, the coin is trading at $41.3, having seen a 10.4% increase over 24 hours, despite a market decline.

Previously, another DEX focused on perpetual contracts, Lighter, based on Arbitrum, launched its own layer-two network. This L2 solution is built using ZK technology for transaction verification. The launch of the blockchain and its native token is anticipated by the end of the year.

Aster already has its own cryptocurrency of the same name, valued at around $2 billion, with a price of approximately $1. This asset has also risen contrary to the overall sector trend, increasing by 11% in a single day.

To recall, in October, trading volume on the perp-DEX reached a record $1.3 trillion, nearly double that of September.