Aster has rapidly ascended in the decentralized exchange (DEX) market, driven by innovative features such as ASTER airdrops, low fees, high-performance trading, and perpetual contracts for U.S. stocks. The platform's total value locked (TVL) has surpassed $1 billion, placing it among the top three in the perpetual DEX market. Backed by investments from YZi Labs and support from Binance's CZ, Aster has implemented ZK privacy orders and multi-chain deployment. The platform offers two distinct user experiences: Pro and 1001x. Collaborations with entities like Trust Wallet further enhance its ecosystem.