Decentralized exchange Aster has expanded its partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLFI) by launching a USD1-indexed perpetual futures market. The move is designed to increase the utility and liquidity of USD1 while also supporting the broader rollout of Aster Chain, the project’s upcoming Layer 1 blockchain.
USD1 added as collateral for perpetual trading
Under the new setup, traders can use USD1 as collateral for perpetual contracts, giving them an alternative to relying on a single dominant stablecoin. Aster said the change is intended to improve trading flexibility and diversify collateral options on the platform. At launch, the exchange supports USD1 perpetual contracts for BTC, ETH, and SOL, with additional pairs planned for the future.
Lower fees aimed at driving adoption
Aster is also using aggressive pricing to attract activity to the new market. For USD1 trading pairs, the platform offers a 0 bps maker fee and a 0.5 bps taker fee. According to the source material, these rates are significantly lower than those applied to USDT pairs, signaling a clear push to build order-book depth and user participation around USD1-based products.
Up to 2.5 million WLFI tokens in monthly incentives
To further stimulate trading, Aster and WLFI are introducing a rewards program tied to user activity. The exchange said it will distribute up to 2.5 million WLFI tokens per month based on trading volume and participation. Combined with fee discounts on USD1 pairs, the incentive structure is meant to accelerate liquidity formation in the newly launched perpetual market.
Overall, the partnership goes beyond a simple product listing. It represents a broader effort to connect stablecoin utility, derivatives market growth, and ecosystem expansion. If Aster succeeds in building sustained volume around USD1 contracts, the initiative could become an important demand driver for both USD1 adoption and the future development of Aster Chain.