Visualization of the Aster Layer 1 testnet blockchain for on-chain derivatives and perp DEX trading.
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Aster Layer 1 Testnet Launch: A Strategic Move Amid Surging Perp DEX Trading

Global, May 2025: The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape witnesses a significant infrastructure development as Aster, a project focused on on-chain derivatives, officially launches the testnet for its proprietary Layer 1 blockchain. This move arrives during a period of sustained growth in perpetual futures (perp) trading volume on decentralized exchanges (DEXs), signaling a strategic push to […]