# Tokenomics

### **Allocation and Distribution Schedule**

#### **Token Allocation**

The $ASTER token supply is distributed across several key categories to support community growth, ecosystem development, and long-term protocol sustainability.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th></th><th width="499.74609375"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category</strong></td><td><strong>Description</strong></td><td><strong>Allocation</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Airdrop</td><td>Incentives for traders, community builders, and key ecosystem stakeholders</td><td>53.5%</td></tr><tr><td>Ecosystem &#x26; Community</td><td>Migration pool for APX holders, ecosystem grants, marketing initiatives, initial liquidity and staking rewards on exchanges</td><td>30%</td></tr><tr><td>Treasury</td><td>Reserved for future strategic initiatives, operational reserves, and governance flexibility</td><td>7%</td></tr><tr><td>Team</td><td>Allocated to Aster core contributors and advisors with cliff vesting</td><td>5%</td></tr><tr><td>Liquidity &#x26; Listings</td><td>Reserved for exchange listings to facilitate liquidity bootstrapping.</td><td>4.5%</td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### **Airdrop (53.5% - 4,280,000,000 $ASTER)**

8.8% of total allocation (704,000,000 $ASTER) will be unlocked immediately upon Aster TGE for eligible participants from two reward programs: Aster Spectra and Aster Gems.

Unclaimed $ASTER tokens will be redirected back to Airdrop & Community Rewards allocation for future community distribution.

All remaining $ASTER tokens under this category will be gradually released over the next 80 months (approximately 7 years), subject to future adjustments by protocol governance.

#### **Ecosystem & Community (30% - 2,400,000,000 $ASTER)**

The APX Upgrade, Marketing & Ecosystem allocation is reserved for APX upgrade allocation, liquidity bootstrapping, ecosystem partnerships, staking rewards and grants.

Eligible $APX holders and stakers will be able to exchange their tokens for $ASTER during a designated swap period. The conversion rate will decrease over time.

This allocation (excluding the APX to ASTER swap) was originally vested over 20 months on a linear distribution model. The linear vesting was active for 4 months (October 2025 – January 2026) and has since been replaced by a staking emission model. Staking rewards are currently the sole active use of this allocation. Refer to the Staking page for current emission parameters.

#### **Treasury (7% - 560,000,000 $ASTER)**

The Foundation Treasury allocation is reserved for future strategic growth initiatives, operational reserves, and governance initiatives.

It will not enter circulating supply after TGE and remains fully locked until utilized via governance-approved mechanisms.

#### **Team (5% - 400,000,000 $ASTER)**

The Team & Advisors allocation is reserved for the long-term alignment of core contributors and advisors.

* **Cliff:** 12 months from TGE
* **Vesting**: 40 months of linear distribution (10,000,000 $ASTER per month)

#### **Liquidity & Listing (4.5% - 360,000,000 $ASTER)**

The Liquidity & Listing allocation is reserved for exchange listings to facilitate liquidity bootstrapping. This allocation will be fully unlocked upon TGE.

#### **Overall Highlights**

* 53.5% of $ASTER is reserved for community rewards via airdrops.
* A total of 704,000,000 $ASTER (8.8% of total supply) will be fully unlocked immediately upon TGE for users who participated in the Aster Spectra program and other initiatives.
* $APX holders upgrade to $ASTER tokens. The conversion rate will decrease over time. Unclaimed tokens will be redirected into the Airdrop pool for future rewards.
* Remaining $ASTER will be distributed gradually over time for long-term protocol sustainability.

#### **Protocol Revenue Buyback Initiative**

To celebrate the official launch of $ASTER, a portion of protocol revenue will be used for $ASTER buybacks:

* Aster Foundation allocation for long-term stabilization buyback
* Governance rewards distribution to incentivize participation in Aster's decentralized governance system