The decentralized derivatives exchange Aster has overhauled its tokenomics, replacing its 78.4 million monthly token unlock with a staking-only emission model that cuts monthly emissions by approximately 97%. The price of ASTER rose 2.6% to $0.6758 in the 24 hours following the announcement.
“We are replacing the monthly Ecosystem unlock with a staking-only emission model, significantly reducing the amount of $ASTER entering circulation each month,” the project said in a March 30 post on X (formerly Twitter).
Under the previous linear vesting schedule, 78.4 million ASTER tokens, equivalent to about 1% of the maximum supply, were released monthly from the Ecosystem & Community allocation. The new structure eliminates this mechanism in favor of weekly staking rewards totaling 450,000 ASTER. This reduces the number of new tokens entering circulation to between 1.8 million and 2.25 million per month. The project noted that all ecosystem tokens unlocked since its September 2025 token generation event have remained untouched outside of staking rewards, with movements verifiable at a public on-chain address.
This supply-side overhaul creates a significant reduction in inflationary pressure and is designed to reward active network participants. The change works in tandem with a token buyback program that uses up to 80% of daily platform fees to purchase ASTER on the open market. Data shows 77.86 million tokens have already been burned through this program. While the token’s recent price action has been influenced by broader market trends, including Bitcoin’s movement, traders are watching the $0.65 level as a key area of support following the update.
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