Binance founder CZ confirmed several ex-Binance employees have joined the perpetual DEX Aster, emphasizing that neither he nor Binance officially supports the project.
The involvement of ex-Binance staff in Aster DEX sparked market enthusiasm, driving ASTER token prices up by over 2,000% and increasing trading volumes significantly.
Introduction of Ex-Binance Staff into Aster DEX
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) confirmed that several ex-Binance employees are now part of the perpetual DEX Aster team. He stated that neither he nor Binance officially supports this project; his role is advisory only.
CZ's involvement with Aster is limited to advising on product and technology matters. Despite multiple ex-Binance staff being part of Aster, CZ and Binance maintain no formal backing of the project, remaining independent entities. “I don’t have personal investments in Aster, and Binance as a company is not involved,” stated Changpeng Zhao (CZ), Founder, Binance.
Market Impact and Token Surge
The launch of Aster DEX has triggered a surge in activity, with the ASTER token experiencing a 2,000% value increase. This marks significant interest within the crypto community, fueled by the connection to former Binance employees.
Financially, Aster DEX experienced a trading volume of $46.9 billion in 24 hours. Conversely, its Total Value Locked (TVL) briefly exceeded $2 billion before a swift decline, highlighting market volatility and heightened speculation.
Token Accumulation and Future Implications
Observers note that whale accumulation of the ASTER token reached $48+ million, with concerns about the token's supply concentration. MrBeast's investment of 114,000 USDT sparked further interest and liquidity influx into the project.
Historical patterns suggest similar surges in governance tokens when endorsed by prominent figures or involving ex‑CEX staff. Aster's long‑term sustainability remains uncertain, with the industry's focus on regulatory, financial, and technological outcomes evolving rapidly.