Aster Chain Sets March Mainnet Launch, Expands DEX to Real-World Assets
Aster has scheduled the Aster Chain mainnet to go live in March, a milestone that will broaden its decentralized exchange to handle both on-chain tokens and tokenized real-world assets. The team says the upgrade will enable trading and settlement of asset-backed instruments alongside traditional crypto pairs, positioning ASTER as a central utility and governance token for the platform.
The launch matters because it could lower friction for issuers and traders looking to bring off-chain assets on-chain, potentially deepening liquidity and opening new use cases in asset tokenization. Key details still to watch include asset onboarding processes, custody arrangements, compliance measures and any initial liquidity incentives; market participants will be watching partner integrations and the exact launch date for confirmation.