You can say what you want, but @Aster_DEX is clearly among the top perp DEXs right now, just behind Hyperliquid in terms of metrics, and the product has improved a lot over the past few months (execution speed, liquidity, leverage, position sizing).

Upgrades like TWAP orders actually change how you execute size, Shield Mode brings protected, off-book execution with zero slippage, and the Aster Chain testnet sets the groundwork for what’s coming next.

End result: cleaner execution, less friction, and more disciplined trading behavior overall.