Aster has introduced Shield Mode on its on-chain trading platform, offering traders up to 1001x leverage with enhanced privacy and speed. This feature, part of Aster Perpetual, is designed to safeguard trading strategies in a transparent on-chain environment. Shield Mode reduces cross-chain steps, gas fees, and liquidation costs, and will not charge fees until the end of the year. Traders using Shield Mode can select between commission and profit-and-loss fee models, aligning with their trading preferences. Aster's initiative underscores its commitment to advancing on-chain trading by focusing on data transparency and analysis, aiming to set a new standard in the industry.