Aster Secures Financing on September 18, 2025, Latest Valuation Reaches $200 Million

According to media reports, decentralized perpetual trading platform Aster completed a new round of financing on September 18, 2025, bringing its latest valuation to $200 million.Aster is a next-generation decentralized perpetual exchange designed for all users, dedicated to delivering a seamless, robust, and truly decentralized on-chain derivatives trading experience. The project is redefining DeFi operations—from one-click trading and intelligent automation to deep on-chain liquidity—focusing on simplicity and efficiency, purpose-built for users.Based on the latest project updates, Aster has achieved several key milestones. On October 1, 2025, Aster officially launched its proprietary Layer 1 blockchain, Aster Chain, marking a significant breakthrough in infrastructure development. Major exchanges listed ASTER token trading on September 17, 2025, and introduced ASTERUSDT perpetual contracts on September 19, offering users expanded trading options.Industry sources indicate that the Aster team has received support from prominent institutions, including former Binance employees joining the team and minority equity investment from YZi Labs. On October 6, 2025, major exchanges will officially list the ASTER token and label it as a seed round token, further enhancing the project's market recognition. In addition, the Aster Genesis Phase 2 airdrop campaign will launch in October, with users able to register for participation starting October 14.The launch of Aster comes at a time when the DeFi derivatives sector is experiencing rapid growth. Its innovative trading model and comprehensive on-chain ecosystem are expected to deliver a new trading experience for users.