George Town, British Virgin Islands, March 18, 2026, Chainwire
Astera commercial ecosystem powered by YZi Labs, today announced a major expansion of its collaboration with World Liberty Financial (WLFI).
The collaboration introduces USD1-denominated perpetual contracts and new trading incentives, including WLFI token rewards and reduced fees for USD1 pairs, while also allowing users to earn additional rewards on their holdings.
The integration aims to support USD1 liquidity on the platform, laying the groundwork for Aster Chain, the newly launched blockchain of the Layer 1 project.
Building a diversified foundation for the Aster chain
The addition of USD1 as collateral and permanent USD1-denominated markets reduces Aster’s reliance on any single stablecoin, giving users greater flexibility as the Aster Chain launches.
WLFI’s global community helps support Aster’s efforts to expand access to USD1 markets within DeFi.
“Aster Chain’s success depends on the depth of its underlying liquidity,” said Leonard, CEO at Aster. “By bringing USD1 to our main trading engine during this phase, we are building the trading base for the launch of Aster Chain. Our 0-bps producer fees are designed to encourage participation in USD1 markets on Aster as the start of the mainnet.”
“Permanent markets are where a significant portion of trading volume lives. Aster listing USD1 perps pairs and matching USDT collateral ratios means traders can use USD1 in a similar way to any stablecoin. This is the bar we set: functional parity, rather than positioning USD1 as a secondary option.” said Zak Folkman, Co-Founder and COO of World Liberty Financial.
Establishment of Trade Center USD1
Aster supports USD1-denominated perpetual contracts, starting with BTC, ETH and SOL pairs, with 10+ additional pairs planned in the coming weeks.
To encourage market participation, Aster is offering zero bps producer fees and a competitive 0.5 bps fee. USD1 is also supported as an underlying margin asset and collateral, with a collateral ratio on par with USDT – allowing traders to maximize capital efficiency.
Rewards for early adopters
This partnership presents several incentives as part of the launch of the Aster Chain mainnet:
- 1 USD Trading Rewards Perp: Up to 2.5 million WLFI tokens distributed monthly through USD1 Permanent Trading Incentive Program based on trading activity, with rewards distributed weekly. WLFI reserves all rights regarding the interpretation and distribution of the program.
- USD 1 Retention Incentives: Users who hold USD1 on Aster may be eligible to participate in the platform’s incentive programs.
- Reduced trading fees: Zero maker fees and 0.5 bps take fees for all USD1 pairs, a significant reduction compared to USDT pairs.*
Aster will also launch tracking tools including integrated Points Program entry points on the web and mobile, allowing users to monitor their progress and participation in the Aster Chain’s early market activity.
*Aster’s standard take fee on USDT pairs is 4 bps. The USD 1 receiver fee is 0.5 bps, representing an approximate reduction of 87.5%. Maker fees for USD1 pairs are 0 bps. All fees are determined by Aster and are subject to change. See Aster’s fee schedule at Aster Fee Page for current rates.
About Aster
Aster is a privacy-first on-chain trading platform powered by YZi Labs, featuring innovations such as Hidden Orders to protect users’ trading activity. It offers perpetual crypto, stock and commodity contracts, as well as spot crypto trading, and is powered by Aster Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain built to power the future of decentralized finance.
Users can learn more about Aster at the official website or follow Aster in X.
About World Liberty Financial (WLFI)
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) operates at the intersection of traditional financial infrastructure with blockchain innovation, creating accessible, transparent and scalable solutions for a new era of digital finance. This documentation is intended for developers, integrators, researchers, and community members seeking to understand the World Liberty Financial ecosystem.
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