Decentralized exchange Aster has launched the ZESTUSDT perpetual futures trading pair, effective May 19 at 14:30 UTC. This launch coincides with Phase 9 of Aster's "Rocket Launch" trading incentive program. Zest Protocol, a Bitcoin-native lending platform with a $100 million TVL, supports this initiative. The trading event, running until May 26, offers a $50,000 ASTER token prize pool, distributed based on trading fee contributions.