The ASTER token of the permanently decentralized exchange Aster, supported by Zhao Changpeng, surged nearly 15 times after its token issuance, as traders bet that Zhao Changpeng's backing will challenge Hyperliquid's dominance. As major blockchains attempt to replicate Hyperliquid's success, this momentum has also triggered similar increases in other permanently decentralized exchanges. However, Aster's true test will come after the airdrop, as the current activity appears to be driven by mining incentives rather than natural growth, with many believing this is a compensation for missing Hyperliquid's early bullish trend.