Aster updates its tokenomics, allocating 99% of daily fees to ASTER buybacks and burns, aiming to reduce supply and reward stakers.
Aster has introduced a major update to its tokenomics system. The platform announced that it will use 99% of its daily platform fees to automatically buy back ASTER tokens. The update started at 12:00 UTC on June 17. The idea is to cut down on supply and boost incentives for long-term token holders.
The new system also incorporates a burn mechanism with buybacks. An equal amount of ASTER will be burned for each token purchased back. This will happen until the total supply is reduced from 8 billion tokens to 3 billion tokens.
How Will Aster Use Platform Fees for Buybacks?
Additionally, 99% of the daily platform fees will be allocated to automatic ASTER buybacks. The system will be operated automatically. The platform will carry out buybacks throughout the day.
Community, $Aster Stakers and Hodlers, we have heard your feedback and I'm proud to announce one of the biggest tokenomics upgrade yet:
– Automatic, fully transparent daily buybacks with 99% of platform fees verifiable on Aster Chain
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— Leonard 💛 Aster 🥷 (@Leonard_Aster) June 17, 2026
The number of tokens burned from reserve holdings will be equal to the number of tokens bought back after each buyback. The team allocation will be used first for burns. These burns will take place every two weeks until the supply target is reached.
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The buyback system is intended to ensure that the value of tokens is directly supported by the activity on the platform. The more trading activity there is, the more fees will be generated in buybacks and burns. This establishes a direct link between using the platform and reducing the supply of tokens.
In addition, all bought-back tokens will go to veASTER stakers. Rewards will be awarded according to the weight of the locks. This will mean that users who lock tokens for longer will earn more.
What Changes Are Made to ASTER Supply and Rewards?
Aster has admitted a planned supply reduction program. The total supply will be reduced in a gradual manner from 8 billion to 3 billion tokens. Burns will persist in a predetermined manner and will equal the number of tokens purchased from the market.
The platform also announced that all buyback rewards would be distributed to the staking users. A base distribution of 300,000 ASTER will be distributed during each reward cycle, with additional tokens from buybacks.
Aster has also connected permissionless listings on its Spot platform with buybacks. There will be a 50,000 USDT fee for each new listing. This fee will be used on the platform to purchase ASTER tokens. These tokens will also be staked alongside.
On the other hand, this is a structure designed to encourage longer term involvement in staking. It also encourages users to lock tokens instead of selling them in the market.
There are multiple categories of the token distribution model. The airdrop allocation has the biggest portion (53.5%). The ecosystem and community allocation is 30%. The team allocation is 5%, and the Treasury funds are 7%. Liquidity and listing reserves make up 4.5%.
The team allocation is based on a lengthy vesting schedule. It has a 12 month cliff and 40 months of linear release. This is a structure to help develop the project over time and to minimize early token pressure.
How Does This Model Impact Aster’s Ecosystem?
Aster’s new model is based on a direct correlation between platform revenue and token supply reduction. All the fees collected from the platform are now a part of the reduction of the circulating supply. This results in a perpetual buyback and burn cycle.
The system also enhances the incentives for veASTER stakers. All buyback tokens are given as rewards. This helps users to lock tokens for longer durations.
The platform also wants to boost liquidity and ecosystem development by its listing fee structure. Each permissionless listing contributes additional funds for buybacks. These funds are also used for staking rewards.
In addition, the treasury allocation is frozen and can only be used via governance decisions. This will help to keep long-term project money in place until it is required.
This upgrade is a significant part of Aster’s efforts to match user activity with token value, according to his leadership. The system is intended to collect platform revenue and distribute it directly to the community.
Aster tilts to a more deflationary model with this update. The token supply will gradually decrease over time, and staking rewards will gradually rise. This balance is designed to ensure long-term stability of the ecosystem and user engagement.
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