Aster releases roadmap for the first half of 2026, with Aster Chain mainnet to launch in Q1
ChainCatcher news, the decentralized trading platform Aster has released its roadmap for the first half of 2026, focusing on strengthening three core engines: infrastructure, token utility, and the ecosystem & community.
In early December 2025, Aster will launch "Shield Mode" for private high-leverage trading and introduce Time-Weighted Average Price (TWAP) strategy orders; in mid-December, it will upgrade Real World Assets (RWA) to expand the depth and breadth of the perpetual contracts market for stocks; by the end of December, the Aster Chain testnet will be open for community testing. Moving into 2026, the first quarter will see the mainnet launch of Aster Chain, the release of Aster code for developers, and the opening of fiat on/off-ramp channels; in the second quarter, ASTER token staking and on-chain governance will be implemented, along with the launch of smart fund tools that follow top traders.
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