Aster activates AOS-2, creating a route for projects seeking perpetual markets while tying applications to ASTER staking. The framework replaces private talks with eligibility checks, token commitments, validator votes, and on-chain records.
Projects must qualify under Aster’s rules before proposing a perpetual contract. Each applicant must stake 1 million ASTER for four years before validators consider its proposal.
However, rejected proposals receive the full stake back. Aster has not disclosed the voting duration or approval threshold. Additionally, successful applicants cannot exit early.
Once validators approve a proposal, Aster’s risk team configures leverage, margin, liquidation, and other trading controls. Consequently, approval does not immediately open the market.
Aster plans to launch perpetual contracts on T+1 after completing market setup. The platform has not clarified whether T+1 means a calendar day.
Moreover, AOS-2 gives ASTER a stronger role. The fixed requirement also makes application costs fluctuate with ASTER’s market value.
Besides, AOS-2 follows AOS-1, which established public criteria for spot listings.
