Aster (ASTER), the cross-chain perpetual DEX backed by YZi Labs, the investment arm linked to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), has postponed its much-anticipated airdrop following the discovery of potential data inconsistencies.

The decision came after users reported inaccuracies in the project’s “S2 airdrop checker”, sparking widespread scrutiny across the crypto community. Data aggregator DeFiLlama even paused Aster’s trading metrics after detecting suspicious volume patterns resembling Binance’s, pending a full audit.

In a Friday update, Aster confirmed that the airdrop will now take place on October 20, instead of October 14, allowing time for internal verification and user allocation adjustments. The team assured that “most users’ rewards will remain consistent with their final snapshot ratio,” though some allocations may be recalibrated.

One notable complaint came from a trader who exchanged over $9 million in volume but reportedly received only 336 ASTER tokens — fueling debates around fairness and data transparency. A total of 153,000 wallets remain eligible for the Aster Genesis: Stage 2 airdrop.

Formerly known as APX Finance, Aster operates across Solana, Ethereum, Arbitrum, and BNB Chain, competing directly with platforms like Hyperliquid. According to The Block, the DEX saw more than $420 billion in trading volume last month alone.

However, DeFiLlama temporarily suppressed Aster’s trading data due to unverified volume correlations, citing potential wash trading concerns. The crypto community remains divided — some suspect volume manipulation, while others attribute the spike to liquidity migration from major exchanges.


Aster Responds to XPL Glitch
Earlier, Aster also made headlines for swiftly reimbursing traders in USDT after a price anomaly in the XPL perpetual contract triggered unexpected liquidations. The glitch occurred during XPL’s transition from pre-launch to public trading, with the token briefly surging above $4, far exceeding its $1.30 average elsewhere.

Within hours, Aster compensated affected users for both liquidation and trading costs, earning credit for its rapid response. The incident followed the mainnet debut of Plasma, a new Layer-1 stablecoin network whose native token XPL quickly reached a $12 billion market cap.


In Summary:

Aster’s proactive delay underscores a rare stance in DeFi — transparency over haste. While the short-term frustration is palpable, its handling of both the airdrop audit and XPL glitch could strengthen long-term trust in one of the most talked-about DEXs of 2025.

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