> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.asterdex.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.asterdex.com/overview/roadmap.md).

# Roadmap

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### **2026 Product Roadmap: What’s Next?**

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="168.859375"></th><th width="389.40234375"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Product / Feature</strong></td><td><strong>Description</strong></td><td><strong>ETA*</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Shield Mode</td><td>Enable privacy trading with high leverage.</td><td>​<a href="https://x.com/Aster_DEX/status/2000582149754560653?s=20">December 15, 2025</a>​</td></tr><tr><td>Strategy Order</td><td>Implement a TWAP (Time-Weighted Average Price) algorithm to ensure optimal average pricing and minimize slippage.</td><td>​<a href="https://x.com/Aster_DEX/status/2008508925914869931?s=20">January 6, 2026</a>​</td></tr><tr><td>Aster Chain testnet</td><td>Roll out the testnet for community testing.</td><td>Whitelist: <a href="https://x.com/Aster_DEX/status/2002167110152474686?s=20">December 24, 2025</a>​<br>Public: <a href="https://x.com/Aster_DEX/status/2019336145440764254?s=20">January 5, 2026</a>​</td></tr><tr><td>Aster Code</td><td>Empower builders to integrate with Aster effortlessly.</td><td><a href="https://x.com/Aster_DEX/status/2037500010846417068?s=20">March 27, 2026</a></td></tr><tr><td>Aster Chain</td><td>Launch Aster's own L1.</td><td><a href="https://x.com/Aster_DEX/status/2033894753520275508?s=20">March 16, 2026</a></td></tr><tr><td>Fiat</td><td>Offer on-ramp and off-ramp through third-party providers.</td><td>​<a href="https://x.com/Aster_DEX/status/2019380619260882996?s=20">February 5, 2026</a>​</td></tr><tr><td>Aster Staking</td><td>Enable holders to stake their ASTER tokens to earn additional APY rewards.</td><td><a href="https://x.com/Aster_DEX/status/2034901009156501525">March 20, 2026</a></td></tr><tr><td>Sub-accounts</td><td>Allow users to isolate positions, balances, and API keys across each account.</td><td><a href="https://x.com/Aster_DEX/status/2037847208616468688?s=20">March 28, 2026</a></td></tr><tr><td>UIUX upgrade (Web)</td><td>Completed the official website UI rebrand for the main trading pages, including Perp, Spot, and Shield, and added the <a href="https://x.com/Aster_DEX/status/2054562510645461361?s=20">Small Amount Exchange</a> feature.</td><td>throughout Q2 2026</td></tr><tr><td>UIUX upgrade (Mobile)</td><td>Upgraded the overall mobile app UI, and introduced the <a href="https://x.com/Aster_DEX/status/2046241946902073854?s=20">Custom Price Alerts feature</a> and an Announcement section on the homepage.</td><td>throughout Q2 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Aster Open Standards (AOS)</td><td>Empower projects to list assets autonomously on Aster Chain through a decentralized, open-access mechanism.</td><td>AOS-1: <a href="https://x.com/Aster_DEX/status/2070145424640573568?s=20">Jun 25, 2026<br></a>AOS-2: <a href="https://x.com/Aster_DEX/status/2059580175663440201?s=20">May 27, 2026</a></td></tr><tr><td>Chase Order</td><td>Implement a limit order that automatically tracks the best bid or ask price.</td><td><a href="https://x.com/Aster_DEX/status/2058896003231875461?s=20">May 25, 2026</a></td></tr><tr><td>Aster Predictions</td><td>Enable users to forecast future events and trade on outcomes.</td><td><a href="https://x.com/Aster_DEX/status/2066445617103282227?s=20">June 15, 2026</a></td></tr><tr><td>Tokenomics Upgrade</td><td>Launched the Tokenomics Update with an automated buyback and auto-burn mechanism, allocating 99% of daily platform fees to $ASTER buybacks, boosting staking rewards by up to 198%, and reducing the total supply from 8B to 3B.</td><td><a href="https://x.com/Aster_DEX/status/2067217075089867086?s=20">Jun 17, 2026</a></td></tr><tr><td>Aster Vault</td><td>Optimize yield strategies and maximize capital efficiency through automated liquidity management vaults.</td><td>Q3 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Aster Card</td><td>Bridge the gap between crypto and daily spending with a seamless payment solution for real-world utility.</td><td>Q3 2026</td></tr><tr><td>TradFi CFD</td><td>Redesign the Shield page with a stronger focus on the TradFi experience, expanding support for stock perpetuals and tokenized stock assets while delivering deeper liquidity and a more seamless trading experience.</td><td>Q3 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Block Trade</td><td>Supported private over-the-counter (OTC) perpetual transactions between users, allowing them to trade at mutually agreed prices without relying on the order book.</td><td>Q4 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>

*\*All dates are for scheduling purposes only and are subject to change. Launch announcements will be made on our* [*official X account*](https://x.com/Aster_DEX) *as they are confirmed.*

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### 2026 H1 Key Milestones

The first half of 2026 has been packed with milestones. As we continued to ship across products, infrastructure, and ecosystem growth, we've made meaningful progress toward our long-term vision.

Here's a look at what we achieved in H1.

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Looking ahead, the second half of 2026 will be focused on both continuous product improvements and expanding the Aster ecosystem with new capabilities. From automated liquidity management vaults and real-world crypto payments to a more comprehensive TradFi trading experience and institutional-grade block trading, we're building the next generation of on-chain financial infrastructure. Stay tuned for what's ahead!

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### **Key Recap of 2025**

Before we unveil our next major focuses, let’s take a moment to celebrate the thrilling and extraordinary milestones Aster has accomplished this year. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible community. Your unwavering support has been the driving force behind every achievement.

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#### **Three Foundational Engines: Infrastructure, Token Utility, and Ecosystem & Community**

At Aster, everything begins with one simple belief: great products define great experiences. Our development is driven by three Foundational Engines: Infrastructure, Token Utility, and Ecosystem & Community.

These three engines form a continuous cycle: technology creates value, value fuels collaboration, and collaboration drives innovation. Together, they illustrate how Aster is evolving from a trading platform into a foundational layer of decentralized finance – each engine guided by its own set of detailed execution priorities.

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