Community confusion rises after CMC data shift; Aster confirms unlocked tokens will move to a public wallet
Aster, the decentralized exchange platform, has moved to reassure its community after a CoinMarketCap (CMC) update unexpectedly altered the perceived unlock schedule of its ASTER token. The project maintains that its tokenomics have not changed, despite speculation triggered by revised unlock dates on major tracking platforms.
The issue surfaced when traders noticed that token unlocks previously scheduled for 2025 were suddenly displayed as delayed to mid-2026 and even 2035. The abrupt shift led to broad uncertainty among tokenholders who feared a structural alteration to Aster’s distribution model.
Aster stated the confusion stemmed from a miscommunication rather than a strategic adjustment, emphasizing that the original tokenomics always included monthly ecosystem unlocks.
However, the team admitted that these unlocks have never been executed, as no active usage plan existed to deploy the allocated tokens.
“These tokens have remained unused and stored in a locked address since the token generation event,” the project clarified, underscoring that they have never entered ASTER’s circulating supply.
To strengthen transparency, Aster announced that the unused unlocked tokens will now be moved to a dedicated public wallet, allowing the community to independently track any future activity.
“We currently do not have plans to spend from this address,” Aster said. “Transparency remains our priority.”
ASTER is currently trading near $1.12, up about 10% in the past 24 hours, though the token remains over 50% below its all-time high of $2.42 set in September.
The renewed attention follows a surge earlier this month after Binance co-founder CZ revealed he holds more than $2.5 million worth of ASTER, noting that the purchase was made with his personal funds and that he intends to hold long-term.
The disclosure prompted several high-profile traders to follow suit, adding momentum to Aster’s recent price recovery.
As the project works to correct misunderstandings and solidify trust, Aster’s reaffirmed stance signals an effort to underscore stability in a market often rattled by shifting token schedules and opaque unlock mechanics.
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