Decentralized exchange Aster has completed its sixth airdrop phase, distributing a total of 620,608.16 ASTER tokens. According to the official announcement, 310,304.08 ASTER (50% of the total) were permanently burned, while the remaining half was allocated to Aster's treasury contract. All burn and distribution transactions are recorded on the blockchain and are publicly verifiable.
Airdrop and Burn Details
This airdrop introduces a unique 'half-burn, half-treasury' model. By permanently destroying half of the tokens, Aster aims to reduce circulating supply and enhance scarcity. The other half enters the project treasury for future ecosystem development or incentives. Notably, the 50% immediate claim period opened on May 4, 2026 at 12:00 UTC and will close on June 4, 2026 at 12:00 UTC, during which users can claim their airdrop assets. It remains unclear whether the treasury portion is also claimable via this window.
Market Performance and Recent Developments
At press time, the ASTER token price is down 2.21%. However, reports indicate that ASTER surged 5% amid a 300% spike in trading volume, reflecting growing interest. Recently, Aster also launched ZESTUSDT perpetual futures with a $50,000 reward pool, expanding its derivatives ecosystem. Related news also mentions PancakeSwap enhancing its perpetual system and a decline in stablecoin liquidity across the market.
Outlook
With its sixth airdrop and token burn, Aster is refining its tokenomics. Users must claim before June 4 to avoid missing out. As the project rolls out new products, ASTER's ecosystem development warrants close attention.