Aster and WLFI deepen strategic cooperation and launch a perpetual contract market priced in USD1.

Decentralized trading platform Aster, strategically invested by YZi Labs, announced today that it is deepening its strategic partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLFI).

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

The integration aims to enhance USD1 liquidity on the platform and lay the foundation for the newly launched Layer 1 blockchain, Aster Chain.

Building a Diverse Foundation on Aster Chain

USD1 is introduced as collateral, and USD1-denominated perpetual contract markets are launched, reducing Aster’s reliance on a single stablecoin and providing greater flexibility before the release of Aster Chain.

With support from WLFI’s global community, Aster is accelerating the expansion of USD1 markets in DeFi.

Aster CEO Leonard stated, “The success of Aster Chain depends on the depth of its underlying liquidity. By integrating USD1 into our core trading engine, we are building a trading foundation for the launch of Aster Chain. Our 0 bps maker fee is designed to encourage users to participate in USD1 markets on Aster while the mainnet is live.”

Zak Folkman, Co-Founder and COO of World Liberty Financial, said, “Perpetual contracts account for the majority of trading volume. Launching USD1 perpetual trading pairs on Aster and matching them with USDT collateralization means traders can use USD1 just like any other mainstream stablecoin. That’s our standard: feature parity, not treating USD1 as a secondary option.”

Creating a USD1 Trading Hub

Aster now supports USD1-denominated perpetual contracts, with the initial launch of trading pairs for BTC, ETH, and SOL, and plans to add over 10 more pairs in the coming weeks.

To encourage market participation, Aster offers 0 bps maker fees and highly competitive 0.5 bps taker fees. USD1 is also supported as collateral and margin asset, with collateralization ratios matching USDT, maximizing traders’ 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 distributed monthly based on USD1 perpetual contract trading activity, with weekly payouts. WLFI reserves the final interpretation rights for this program and token distribution.

● USD1 Holding Rewards: Users holding USD1 on Aster are eligible to participate in platform incentive programs.

● Trading Fee Discounts: All USD1 trading pairs feature zero maker fees and 0.5 bps taker fees, significantly lower than USDT trading pairs.*

Aster will also launch tracking tools, including integrated points system access on web and mobile platforms, to help users monitor their early market activity and participation on Aster Chain.

*Aster’s standard taker fee on USDT trading pairs is 4 bps. USD1 taker fee is 0.5 bps, approximately 87.5% lower. USD1 trading pairs have 0 bps maker fees. All fees are set by Aster and may change. Please refer to the Aster Fee Page for the latest rates.

About Aster

Aster is a privacy-focused on-chain trading platform strategically invested by YZi Labs, featuring innovative functions like “Hidden Orders” to protect user trading activity. It offers perpetual contracts across crypto, stocks, and commodities markets, as well as crypto spot 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 dedicated to integrating traditional financial infrastructure with blockchain innovation, creating 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.