Aster and WLFI deepen their strategic partnership to launch a perpetual contract market priced at USD1.

Aster , a decentralized exchange platform strategically invested in by YZi Labs, today announced the deepening of its strategic partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLFI).

This collaboration introduces perpetual contracts denominated in USD1 and new trading incentives, including WLFI token rewards and fee waivers for USD1 trading pairs, while also allowing users to earn additional income by holding USD1.

This integration aims to enhance USD1 liquidity on the platform, laying the foundation for the project's new Layer 1 blockchain, Aster Chain.

Building a diversified foundation on Aster Chain

By introducing USD1 as collateral and launching a USD1-denominated perpetual contract market, Aster reduced its reliance on a single stablecoin and provided users with greater flexibility before the launch of Aster Chain.

With the support of the WLFI global community, Aster is accelerating its expansion in the USD1 market within the DeFi space.

Aster CEO Leonard stated, "The success of Aster Chain hinges on the depth of its underlying liquidity. By introducing USD1 into our core trading engine, we are building the trading foundation for the launch of Aster Chain. Our 0 bps Maker fee is designed to encourage users to participate in the USD1 market on Aster at the same time as the mainnet launch."

Zak Folkman, co-founder and COO of World Liberty Financial, said: “The perpetual contract market accounts for the vast majority of trading volume. The launch of the USD1 perpetual contract trading pair on Aster with matching USDT collateral ratios means that traders can use USD1 just like they would any other major stablecoin. This is the standard we set: functional parity, not treating USD1 as a secondary option.”

Building a USD1 trading hub

Aster now supports perpetual contracts priced at USD1, initially launching trading pairs for BTC, ETH, and SOL, with plans to add 10+ more pairs in the coming weeks.

To encourage market participation, Aster offers a 0 bps maker fee and a highly competitive 0.5 bps taker fee. USD1 is also supported as a margin asset and collateral, with a collateral ratio consistent with USDT, enabling traders to maximize capital efficiency.

Early adopter rewards

As part of the Aster Chain launch event, this partnership introduces several incentives:

• USD1 Trading Incentives : Up to 2.5 million WLFI tokens will be allocated monthly based on USD1 perpetual contract trading activity, with rewards distributed weekly. WLFI reserves the right to the final interpretation of this program and token allocation.
• USD1 Holding Rewards : Users holding USD1 on Aster are eligible to participate in the platform's incentive program.
• Transaction fee reduction : All USD1 trading pairs have zero pending order fees and a 0.5 bps take order fee, significantly lower than USDT trading pairs.

Aster will also launch tracking tools, including an integrated points program portal on web and mobile devices, allowing users to monitor their progress and participation in Aster Chain's early marketing activities.

*Aster's standard taker fee on USDT trading pairs is 4 bps. The taker fee for USD1 is 0.5 bps, a decrease of approximately 87.5%. The pending order fee for the USD1 trading pair is 0 bps. All fees are set by Aster and are subject to change. Please refer to the Aster Fees page for the latest rates.

About Aster

Aster is a privacy-first on-chain trading platform strategically invested in by YZi Labs, featuring innovative features such as "Hidden Orders" to protect users' trading activities. It offers perpetual contracts covering cryptocurrency, stock, and commodity markets, as well as spot cryptocurrency trading. Aster is powered by Aster Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain built specifically for the future of decentralized finance.

About World Liberty Financial (WLFI)

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is committed to integrating traditional financial infrastructure with blockchain innovation to create accessible, transparent, and scalable solutions for the new era of digital finance. This document is intended for developers, integrators, researchers, and community members seeking to understand the WLFI ecosystem.