Aster released the roadmap for the first half of 2026, with the Aster Chain mainnet launching in Q1

The decentralized trading platform Aster has released its roadmap for the first half of 2026, focusing on strengthening three core engines: infrastructure, token utility, and ecosystem and community.

In early December 2025, Aster will launch the "Shield Mode" for private high-leverage trading and time-weighted average price (TWAP) strategy orders; in mid-December, it will upgrade real-world assets (RWA) to expand the depth and breadth of the perpetual contract market for stocks; by the end of December, the Aster Chain testnet will be open for community testing. Entering 2026, the first quarter will see the launch of the Aster Chain mainnet, the release of Aster code for developers, and the opening of fiat deposit and withdrawal channels; in the second quarter, ASTER token staking will be initiated, on-chain governance will be implemented, and smart fund tools following top traders will be launched.