APX Token Upgrade

With the reveal of $ASTER token by Aster, APX holders will soon be able to upgrade their $APX tokens to $ASTER. This article explains everything you need to know before exchanging your APX holdings for $ASTER.

APX to ASTER Exchange Info

APX Token Upgrade page will be live on September 17 2025. All exact timestamps for time sensitive activities will be revealed closer during the day - please watch out for announcements from Aster’s X account.

APX token holders:

You can immediately exchange APX spot tokens for $ASTER. The exchange ratio decreases over time on a first-come, first-served basis. See the exchange ratios below across five time periods.

Rewards from APX DAO will end on September 11.

APX DAO stakers:

You can unlock your veNFT and retrieve all your $APX tokens without penalties on September 16, before exchanging APX spot tokens for $ASTER based on the same exchange ratios below.

APX to ASTER Exchange Ratio:

Tip: There are no restrictions on the amount you can swap during each cycle.

APX to ASTER Exchange Process

APX token holders:

Once APX Token Upgrade page is live, visit the page and connect your wallet
Deposit $APX to your Aster spot account
Enter the amount of $APX you wish to exchange, and complete the exchange to receive your $ASTER tokens instantly in your Aster spot account
After that, you can trade the $ASTER tokens on the Spot trading page when trading opens or withdraw the $ASTER tokens to your crypto wallet when withdrawals are live

APX DAO stakers:

Access the APX DAO page to unlock your current veNFT and retrieve all your $APX tokens without penalties
Once unlocked, proceed to the Aster exchange page to swap for $ASTER tokens based on the steps shared above for APX token holders.

💡 Tip: Please claim all your rewards before unlocking the current veNFT on APX DAO.

FAQs

How do I exchange $APX for $ASTER tokens?

Go to the Aster exchange page, connect your wallet, and deposit your $APX tokens into your spot account. Enter the amount you want to convert, then confirm the exchange. Your $ASTER tokens will be added instantly to your Spot account.

How do I exchange $APX from APX DAO for $ASTER tokens?

On the APX DAO page, use the immediate unlock feature to retrieve your staked $APX. After unlocking, return to the Aster exchange page to complete the swap. Please note that the exchange rate decreases over time.

How do I check the $ASTER token balance after the exchange?

You will see your $ASTER token balance in the Aster spot account directly after the exchange. You may trade $ASTER tokens on the spot market directly or withdraw $ASTER to another wallet.
Your $ASTER balance will appear directly in your Spot account after the exchange. You can trade $ASTER on the spot market or withdraw it to another wallet.

When can I unlock the veNFT on the APX DAO page?

The instant unlock feature with no penalties will be available on September 16.

When can I deposit $APX tokens to my Aster Spot account?

Aster will enable $APX token deposits on September 16. Please follow our Twitter for the exact timestamps for the instant veNFT unlock and $APX deposit functions on Aster.

Tip: Exchange early to get the best rate and maximize your $ASTER tokens.