Aster activates new fee-based reserve for token repurchases
Aster has introduced an additional mechanism for aster buybacks as part of a broader effort to deepen on-chain liquidity and reinforce its token economics.
The protocol has started deploying a new on-chain reserve that channels 20%–40% of daily platform fees into automatic ASTER repurchases. The activation went live on January 19, and early transactions are already visible on-chain, offering transparent verification for users and traders.
Moreover, the reserve operates in parallel with Aster‘s existing buyback structure and is funded directly from revenue generated on the protocol’s perpetual futures exchange. This means that higher trading activity can translate into larger recurring token buybacks over time.
How the new reserve complements Stage 5 buybacks
The newly activated reserve is distinct from Aster’s Stage 5 buybacks, which have been running since late December 2025. Stage 5 executes fixed, autom
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