Decentralized trading platform Aster announced on October 23, 2025, the launch of its new Rocket Launch initiative, designed to accelerate early-stage crypto projects by boosting liquidity and trading activity. This program transforms token launches from one-time events into a continuous journey, spanning from alpha discovery to sustained growth.
Participants can engage by trading designated token pairs, with rewards distributed proportionally based on their trading volume share. Each campaign features a reward pool comprising $ASTER tokens and the native tokens of participating projects. Projects contribute funds and tokens, which Aster uses to buy back $ASTER, forming a combined reward pool distributed to users through trading activities.
To qualify, users must hold a specific amount of $ASTER, fostering a virtuous cycle that benefits projects, the platform, and holders. Aster, with over 4.6 million users, reported its native token $ASTER achieving $452 million in spot trading volume on its first day, highlighting its robust ecosystem.
The inaugural Rocket Launch campaign partners with APRO ($AT), an AI-enhanced oracle for ecosystems like RWA, AI, and DeFi. The event runs from 12:00 UTC on October 24 to 23:59 UTC on November 6, 2025, featuring a total reward pool of $200,000 in $ASTER and additional prizes in $AT. APRO supports 1,400+ data feeds across 40+ blockchains and is backed by investors like Polychain Capital and Franklin Templeton.
Leonard, CEO of Aster, stated, "Aster is not just a platform where users execute trades, it’s where high-quality assets can be efficiently priced. Rocket Launch brings market attention to promising trends faster, allowing projects to be recognized and valued through real trading activity." Aster, operating on BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum, aims to drive sustainable growth in DeFi by focusing on early investment opportunities.
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