Aster implements AOS-2 to streamline perpetual market listings

Aster, the decentralized perpetual exchange built on zero-knowledge proof technology, has unveiled AOS-2, the second iteration of its Aster Open Standards framework. The update extends permissionless listing capabilities from spot markets to perpetual contracts, a move designed to let projects bypass traditional gatekeeping and list their own perp markets directly. The catch: projects need to stake 1,000,000 $ASTER tokens, locked up for four years. How AOS-2 works The listing process under AOS-2 follows a multi-step flow. First, a project submits an application, with eligibility checks occurring at the time of submission. If approved, the project stakes its $ASTER tokens, which remain locked for the full four-year duration. From there, the listing moves to an on-chain validator vote. Validators on Aster Chain evaluate the proposal and decide whether the market should go live. If the vote passes, the final steps involve risk configuration and securing market maker support before the perpetual contract begins trading. AOS-2 builds on the foundation laid by AOS-1, which launched around June 25, 2026, and focused exclusively on spot market listings. AOS-1 enabled listings for tokens al...