$ASTER announces the launch of the Aster Chain mainnet in March The mainnet launch of Aster Chain in March is not just a routine upgrade but a shift in narrative and architecture. Aster is transforming from a simple decentralized exchange (DEX) into a professional L1 platform, challenging Hyperliquid's position in the perpetual contract space. Market impact: 1. Long-term fundamentals: An independent L1 eliminates fees and scalability issues—this is a bullish signal for the $ASTER ecosystem. 2. Market: Perpetual contract trading volume reaches $12 trillion. Aster will go live on the mainnet to compete for market share with CEXs. Non-financial advice $ASTER