Aster fees and referral overview
Aster Chain · Order book + pool · Last checked October 22, 2026
What is Aster?
Aster is a PERP DEX that launched its own chain (Aster Chain) in March 2026, bridged to BNB Chain, Ethereum, Arbitrum and Solana. It runs an order book Pro mode alongside a pool-based mode with up to 1001x leverage, and maker fees are 0% at every tier. It also lists perpetual futures on stocks, including Korean stocks, and RWA.
| Chain / settlement | Aster Chain |
|---|---|
| Trading model | Order book + pool — Pro mode uses an order book; 1001x mode trades against the ALP pool |
| Base fees | Maker 0% · Taker 0.04% (Crypto base tier (0% maker at all tiers since 2026-02-02); 0.1% taker on some Group B pairs; 0.0125% on RWA) |
| Referral benefit | 5% off fees (Referral code fee rebate) |
| Referral code | 535878 |
| Max leverage | Up to 1001x |
| Markets | About 597 perpetual futures (including stocks, RWA and Korean stocks) |
| Collateral | USDT, USD1 (multi-asset mode also accepts ASTER, asBNB and USDF) |
| How to deposit | Deposit on BNB Chain, Ethereum, Arbitrum or Solana |
| Identity verification (KYC) | You connect a wallet, so there is no identity verification at sign-up |
| Token | ASTER |
| Points / airdrop | Trading airdrop appears to have ended with Stage 6 (Feb–Mar 2026), not yet officially confirmed |
| Trading volume | 24h about $2.1B (#4), 30d about $47.7B — CoinGecko, DefiLlama, 2026-10-22 |
Features
- 0% maker fees at every tier
- Up to 1001x leverage mode
- Hidden orders and private ZK accounts
- Perpetual futures on Korean stocks (KRX), US stocks and RWA
- 99% of fees used for ASTER buybacks
Things to watch
- In September 2025 an XPL mark price error caused liquidations (later compensated)
- In October 2025 DefiLlama excluded its volume over wash trading concerns
- Permissioned chain validators (PoSA)
How to get started on Aster
- Set up an EVM wallet (MetaMask, Rabby, etc.) or a Solana wallet.
- Deposit on BNB Chain, Ethereum, Arbitrum or Solana
- Click 'Sign up' on this page and connect your wallet. If you see a referral code field, paste 535878.
- Once your deposit arrives, set low leverage and start trading with a stop-loss order.
Sources: Fees · Referral program · Aster Chain · Leverage
Compare with other PERP DEXs
| Exchange | Chain | Maker | Taker | Referral benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aster | Aster Chain | 0% | 0.04% | 5% off · Referral code fee rebate |
| Hyperliquid | Own L1 | 0.015% | 0.045% | 4% off · On your first $25M of volume |
| Lighter | Ethereum ZK rollup | 0% | 0% | 10% off · Weekly rebate on paid (Premium) account fees |
| GMX | Arbitrum, Avalanche | 0.04% | 0.06% | 5% off · Up to 10% depending on referrer tier |
| RISEx | RISE Chain | 0.01% | 0.03% | Invite access · Gated mainnet, invite required |
Aster FAQ
What are Aster's fees?
Aster's base-tier perpetual futures fees are maker 0% and taker 0.04%. Crypto base tier (0% maker at all tiers since 2026-02-02); 0.1% taker on some Group B pairs; 0.0125% on RWA. Sign up with a referral code and you get 5% off, bringing fees to maker 0% and taker 0.038%.
What is the Aster referral code benefit?
5% off fees (Referral code fee rebate). The referral relationship lasts 365 days by default, and you get 5% of your trading fees back.
Does Aster require KYC (identity verification)?
You connect a wallet, so there is no identity verification at sign-up.
How do I deposit on Aster?
Deposit on BNB Chain, Ethereum, Arbitrum or Solana.