Aster, the decentralized perpetuals exchange behind the fast-rising ASTER token, has announced the launch of Rocket Launch, a new platform designed to support early-stage crypto projects through liquidity incentives and community trading campaigns.
According to Aster’s official announcement, each campaign will feature a dual reward pool made up of ASTER and the participating project’s tokens. Partner projects contribute both tokens and funds, which Aster uses to buy back ASTER before combining assets into a shared pool.
First Campaign Details and Requirements
The first campaign, in collaboration with oracle provider APRO Oracle ($AT), offers a total of $200,000 in rewards and bonus AT tokens for eligible traders.
To qualify, users must trade at least $1,000 worth of AT/USDT on Aster’s Spot market and maintain a balance of 100 ASTER across Spot and Perpetual accounts from October 24 to November 6. A 1.2x volume multiplier will apply to trades made during the campaign period.
CEO's Perspective on Rocket Launch
“Rocket Launch brings market attention to promising trends faster, allowing projects to be recognized and priced through real trading activity,” said Leonard, CEO of Aster.
Context: Aster's Binance Listing and Market Performance
The rollout of Rocket Launch follows Aster’s high-profile listing on Binance’s Spot Market earlier this month. Following the listing, ASTER surged more than 7,000% amid record trading volumes.
While the exchange’s zero-fee listing underscored Binance’s openness to emerging projects, it also invited scrutiny over potential wash trading and inflated metrics during the rally.
Strategic Shift and Investor Caution
With Rocket Launch, Aster appears to be shifting its focus from short-term speculation toward more structured development. The initiative aims to attract consistent user activity by linking trading rewards to participation in early-stage projects.
However, investors are advised to exercise caution. Trading in newly listed or early-stage tokens remains highly speculative, with significant risks associated with liquidity and price volatility for participants.