Aster has announced its roadmap for the first half of 2026, highlighting the launch of its mainnet in the first quarter. The decentralized exchange plans to enhance its infrastructure, token utility, and ecosystem. In December 2025, Aster will introduce "Shield Mode" for private high-leverage trading and TWAP strategy orders, upgrade Real-World Assets to boost the perpetual stock contract market, and open its testnet for community testing. In Q1 2026, Aster will launch its mainnet, release its code for developers, and enable fiat currency deposit and withdrawal channels. By Q2, the platform will implement ASTER token staking, on-chain governance, and smart money tools for users to follow top traders.