Aster News Today: Aster Moves Tokens to Public Wallet Address to Address Community Uncertainty

Despite a recent update on CoinMarketCap (CMC) that moved the scheduled token unlocks to 2026 and 2035, Aster's tokenomics have not changed, leading to confusion within its community. The decentralized exchange clarified that these changes were due to a communication error, not an actual shift in policy,

have stayed locked since the initial token generation and will now be moved to a public wallet to enhance transparency.

The confusion arose when users saw that CMC and Binance listed significant unlocks—200 million

in December 2025, and 3.86 billion plus 1.6 billion ASTER in 2035—which conflicted with previous announcements that 2025 unlocks would be postponed to mid-2026 . Aster explained that the tokens set aside for monthly ecosystem unlocks have never been released into circulation and remain in a locked wallet. To address these concerns, the team into a specific public wallet, allowing for independent verification and building greater trust.

Currently, Aster has 2.017 billion ASTER in circulation, with 6.06 billion still locked, and its market capitalization remains around $2.28 billion, even amid price fluctuations.

at last report, marking a 10% increase over the past day. The price jump came after disclosed holding $2.5 million worth of ASTER, which impacted market activity. Meanwhile, a "Triple Short ASTER" whale , earning $860,000 in gains.

This situation highlights the difficulties caused by inconsistent circulating supply data in the crypto sector, which can heighten fears of dilution and influence investor attitudes.

is intended to address these problems by keeping unused tokens separate from operational reserves, with no immediate intention to deploy the reserved supply.

Technical indicators show ASTER may challenge important resistance points, with bullish traders aiming for a breakout at $1.21

. Still, —$15.83 million in fees and $2.67 billion in open interest—reflect a cautious outlook among traders.

Aster’s tokenomics, which dedicate 20% of the total supply to ecosystem development, follow DeFi best practices by focusing on careful supply control. The project’s commitment to openness and ongoing community updates

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