Aster is a decentralized exchange built on its own high-performance, privacy-focused Layer 1 blockchain, Aster Chain. It supports both spot and perpetual trading across multiple networks including BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum. The platform offers MEV-protected, one-click execution and advanced features like 24/7 stock perpetuals.

The exchange enables the use of liquid-staking tokens and yield-generating stablecoins as collateral for enhanced capital efficiency. The $ASTER token is central to its ecosystem, facilitating community governance, rewarding user participation, and supporting the platform's long-term growth and decentralization.