Aster roadmap 2026: L1 mainnet in Q1 – staking and other components to follow in Q2
- The Aster-Dex has outlined planning for 2026, which includes the launch of the mainnet, new system tools and easier access to fiat money.
- Staking, strategy tools and support for other assets are also planned.
Aster has its timetable for 2026 published and thus took an important step towards establishing itself as a basic protocol in decentralized finance. The launch of the Layer 1 mainnet is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, along with the release of the Aster code for future system development.
The company also wants to offer fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat services through partnerships with third-party providers. The aim is to expand access to the platform and become even more customer-friendly.
The launch of the mainnet follows the significant phase of the year 25, which saw the merger of Astherus and ApolloX as well as the launch of a mobile application and the listing on several central exchanges. This paved the way for Aster to now enter the L1 phase.
However, several updates will be made before the end of the year. These include the Shield Mode, which enables data protection-oriented trading with high leverage, as well as the Strategy Order, which uses the Time-Weighted Average Price mechanism to reduce price deviations. In addition, additional upgrades are being introduced that are intended to bring more assets into the system and increase liquidity.
2026 H1 Roadmap Reveal: What’s Next for Aster
2025 was about proving Aster can ship: we merged Astherus & ApolloX, launched multi-asset margin, released our mobile app, completed TGE, listed on major CEXs, and introduced features like Hedge Mode, Trade & Earn, and our buyback… pic.twitter.com/It8ZAigvKc
— Aster (@Aster_DEX) December 4, 2025
Aster staking and governance begins 2Q26
More structural elements will be added to the Aster system in the second quarter of 2026. With the launch of Aster Staking, customers will be able to allocate tokens for the network. The introduction of Aster Governance is intended to help make decisions that promote the sustainability of the system.
Another feature expected in 2Q26 is the Aster Smart Money feature. The tool allows clients to track top trades in real-time, a new level of transparency and strategy sharing. Aster explains:
“Aster is evolving from a trading platform to a foundational DeFi layer.“
At the time of writing this article, the ASTER token was just over 1,05 $ traded. This represents a moderate recovery from the recent slump 0,88 S earlier this week, but the token remains below the technical thresholds that would suggest a confirmed recovery.
Should the ASTER price be below 1 $ fall, the next potential support level would be the previous low of 0,88 $. However, if the price rises again above 1,06 $buying interest could increase again.
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