🚨 Aster Airdrop Guide: Genesis Stage 2 Claim and Aster Dawn Stage 3 Participation 🚨 Based on the latest announcement from Aster DEX today, here's a comprehensive guide to the Aster airdrop. This covers the end of Genesis (Stage 2), the claim process, and how to participate in the newly launched Aster Dawn (Stage 3). Note that Aster emphasizes fair competition and rewards for real trading activity, while some users have raised red flags about manipulation in past epochs, so approach with caution and DYOR. Overview of Aster Airdrop Aster DEX is a next-gen perpetual DEX backed by YZi Labs, rewarding users with $ASTER tokens (via Rh Points) for trading, holding, and community contributions. The airdrop is divided into stages: Genesis (Stage 2): Focused on perp trading and team boosts; rewards are claimable without vesting. Aster Dawn (Stage 3): Launched immediately after Stage 2 ends (October 5, at 23:59 UTC). Lasts 5 weeks until November 9, at 23:59 UTC. Introduces spot trading rewards, multi-dimensional scoring for all traders, symbol-specific boosts, and persistent team boosts. Token allocation for Stage 3 TBA. Pro: no vesting Con: Washed volumes in prior epochs potentially favoring insiders. Concerns over on-chain transparency have ignited a movement to urge DefiLlama for clarification. Eligibility for Stage 2 Airdrop Eligibility is based on Rh Points earned during Stage 2 through: 🔹 Perp trading volume. 🔹 Team and referral contributions. 🔹 Other metrics like P&L and holding Aster assets (e.g., asBNB, USDF). To check eligibility: 🔹 Airdrop checker opens on October 10, 2025., 🔹 Visit the Aster airdrop portal (likely at though not yet live as of October 5). If you've been actively trading without suspicious activity, you should qualify. How to Participate in Stage 3 (Aster Dawn) Stage 3 starts today. No pause from Stage 2; your activity starts counting immediately. Focus on earning Rh Points through a balanced, multi-dimensional system (formulas undisclosed for anti-gaming). All traders can participate, not just top ones. Steps to Get Started: 🔹 Sign Up on Aster DEX:Go to 🔹 Connect your wallet and input referral code. Join a team for boosts: Earn Rh Points: 🔹 Trading: Perp and now spot trading count. 🔹 Prioritize symbols with boost multipliers (updated periodically so check announcements). 🔹 Holding: Hold Aster assets like asBNB or USDF for longer durations to score points. 🔹 P&L: Realized profits/losses factor in. Focus on quality trades. Team boosts accumulate throughout the stage (no weekly resets). New members get boosts within hours., 🔹 Avoid Gaming: Metrics are reviewed weekly; users warn of red flags like wash trading, which could disqualify you. Maximize Boosts: 🔹 Trade boosted symbols for extra points. 🔹 Build/join strong teams for ongoing multipliers. 🔹 Engage in real activity, not quickly opening/closing trades like a maniac. This will get you flagged. Track Progress: 🔹 Use the Aster dashboard to monitor Rh Points. 🔹 Weekly recalculations ensure fairness. Risks and Tips 🔹 Volatility: No vesting could lead to dumps 🔹 Fairness: Undisclosed formulas aim to reward genuine traders, but past stages may have been washed., 🔹 General Advice: Start small, diversify, and monitor X (@Aster_DEX) for updates. 🔹 If facing issues (e.g., app downloads), disable privacy extensions or try desktop. Broader Context: Aster competes with top DEX’s HyperLiquid and Lighter. It is seen as a high-potential DEX but liquidity and listings are somewhat lacking. Trade delta-neutral by opening long on Aster and short on another DEX such as Hyperliquid ( This removes exposure risk. Just be sure to have stops set both ways in case of big market moves. And move of all, have fun! Farming DEX's should be a highly enjoyable experience when done right, with good risk management and no high leverage. Your goal is to preserve capital while earning as many points as possible.