Aster Secures $10,000 in Private Round Financing on September 18, 2025

According to media reports, Aster completed its Private round financing on September 18, 2025, raising $10,000. Following this round, the project’s valuation reached $100 million, with total funds raised amounting to $10,000.Aster is a next-generation decentralized perpetual contract trading platform committed to delivering a seamless, robust, and truly decentralized on-chain derivatives trading experience. The platform redefines the DeFi landscape through innovative features such as one-click trading, intelligent automation, and deep on-chain liquidity, emphasizing simplicity, efficiency, and user-centric design.In line with its development roadmap, Aster completed a community round in September 2024 and strategic financing in November 2024. In March 2025, DeFi protocols Astherus and APX announced a brand merger and rebranded as "Aster." Notably, the project officially launched trading on September 17, 2025, followed by the listing of ASTER-USDT perpetual contracts on major exchanges. Additionally, CZ confirmed that Aster’s team includes former employees from leading exchanges, while YZi Labs holds a minority stake in Aster. The project is currently conducting its second phase airdrop campaign, indicating strong growth momentum.Against the backdrop of rapid development in the DeFi derivatives market, Aster’s innovative approach and comprehensive ecosystem are expected to have a positive impact on the industry, advancing the adoption and growth of decentralized derivatives trading.