Aster Weekly Recap: Key Updates from the Week of May 11

The week of May 11 was another active period for the Aster ecosystem, bringing product improvements, new functional features, ecosystem expansion, campaigns, and a fresh wave of perp listings across both crypto and RWA markets.

Aster App v1.24.0: Smoother Trading Experience

Aster App v1.24.0 introduced several upgrades focused on improving the trading experience for users.

One of the key additions is order modification, allowing traders to adjust existing orders more efficiently without needing to cancel and recreate them manually. This makes trading more flexible, especially during fast-moving market conditions.

The app also added a candle close countdown, giving traders a clearer view of when each candle is about to close. This is especially useful for short-term traders who rely on candle timing for entries, exits, and confirmations.

Aster also refined the Shield Mode UI, making the privacy-focused trading experience smoother and more intuitive. In addition, the display of personal entry and exit prices on charts has been improved, helping users better track their trading history and decision points directly on the chart.

New Functional Features

Beyond the app update, Aster introduced several functional improvements across the platform.

Users can now enable an Account Privacy toggle on the Leaderboard, giving them more control over whether their trading performance is publicly visible.

Aster also added support for USDT internal transfers, making fund movement within the platform more convenient. Another useful addition is Small Account Exchange, which helps users manage smaller balances more efficiently.

Together, these updates improve privacy, account management, and overall usability.

Ecosystem Growth Continues

Aster’s ecosystem also expanded during the week.

A new validator node, United Stables, was onboarded, strengthening the network’s infrastructure and validator set.

Another major highlight was the launch of PancakeSwap Perps powered by Aster. This integration brings Aster’s perp infrastructure to one of the most recognized DeFi platforms, creating a new distribution channel and expanding Aster’s reach across the broader DeFi ecosystem.

Active Campaigns and Trading Opportunities

Aster continued to support user engagement through multiple campaigns.

The Bitway Perp Trading Competition, available through Binance Wallet, gave traders another opportunity to compete and earn rewards.

Aster also continued offering fee-free stablecoin swaps, making stablecoin movement more efficient for users.

The RWA Sprint Season 1 campaign remained ongoing, continuing to support Aster’s growing focus on real-world asset perpetual markets.

Meanwhile, the $AGT Trade Arena campaign officially ended during the week.

New Perp Listings

Aster also expanded its trading markets with a strong list of new perp listings.

On the crypto side, new listings included:

$STAR, $GTC, $SAGA, $WIF, $ALGO, $ALICE, $PLUME, $STORJ, $LAYER, $BTW, and $TROLL.