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AAster

The fast-rising #2 — a multi-mode perp DEX flipping Hyperliquid on volume on busy days.

Perp CLOB DEXPerp DEX (multi-mode)Multichain (BNB, ETH…)Token: ASTERSince 2024
Type
Perp DEX (multi-mode)
How it works
A perp DEX with both a simple mode and a pro order-book mode, multichain, growing rapidly to challenge Hyperliquid on weekly volume (TVL ~$1.2B).
Chain
Multichain (BNB, ETH…)
Scale*
~$30B/wk
Max leverage
high
Best for
High-volume trading + airdrop upside
Highlight
Flips Hyperliquid on busy days

* Volume/TVL is a dated snapshot (DefiLlama + venue reports, 2026), not live.

Strengths

  • #2 perp DEX by volume
  • Simple + pro order-book modes
  • Multichain access
  • Strong incentives / points

Trade-offs & risk

  • Younger than dYdX/Hyperliquid
  • Tokenomics still proving out
  • Leverage risk

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Listed for comparison as of June 2026 — not an endorsement. Perps are high-risk leveraged products; DYOR. Not financial advice.

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