Aster unveils AOS-2 for perpetual contract listings

Aster launches AOS-2, requiring a 1M ASTER, 4-year stake for perpetual contract listings. Approval is via validator vote and risk review. Rejected applicants are refunded. AOS-2 replaces private talks with a transparent, public process.

Aster has introduced AOS-2, extending its open listing framework from spot markets to perpetual contracts. Projects wishing to list perpetual markets must now stake 1 million ASTER tokens for four years, with no option for early withdrawal. The listing process requires applicants to submit a proposal, pass eligibility checks, and undergo an on-chain validator vote. If approved, Aster’s risk team configures the market, setting leverage and other parameters before the perpetual contract goes live on a T+1 basis. If rejected, the full stake is refunded to the applicant. This new framework replaces private negotiations with a transparent, community-governed process, aiming to boost accessibility and involvement in perpetual market listings. AOS-2 builds on the previous AOS-1 standard for spot listings, with AOS-3 planned for the future, though details remain undisclosed.