Aster commits 99% of platform fees to buybacks, cutting ASTER supply from 8B to 3B tokens with burns.

Starting June 17, 2026, Aster will use 99% of its platform fees to buy ASTER tokens from the market, triggering an equivalent burn from reserve tokens. This dual buyback and burn mechanism aims to reduce the total ASTER supply from 8 billion to 3 billion tokens, creating strong deflationary pressure. Tokens bought back are distributed to veASTER stakers as Loyalty Rewards, incentivizing holding. Following the announcement, ASTER's price surged over 20%, breaking key resistance levels and signaling potential further gains. This strategy marks a significant upgrade from previous buyback programs, using nearly all platform revenue to optimize tokenomics and reward the community.