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Aster DEX Genesis Phase 2 to Conclude on October 5, 2025

Aster announces the conclusion of Genesis Phase 2 and the start of Phase 3, bringing smarter bonus mechanisms, fairer competition, and additional spot trading rewards.

Fact Check
The statement is directly confirmed by multiple primary sources. The official Aster documentation (Source 1) and the official Aster X account (Source 3) both explicitly state that 'Aster Genesis Stage 2' will end at 23:59 UTC on October 5, 2025. This information is consistently corroborated by numerous secondary sources. The terms 'Phase 2' and 'Stage 2' are used interchangeably across the provided evidence.
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Summary

Aster DEX concluded Genesis Phase 2 on October 5, 2025, transitioning to Phase 3, Aster Dawn. Phase 3 introduces smarter bonus mechanisms, fairer competition rules, a multi-dimensional scoring system, and spot trading rewards. Airdrop query opens on October 10, with token claims starting on October 14. Phase 3 will run until November 9 and also features trade pair bonuses, a strengthened team scoring mechanism, and a maintained 10% standard referral reward with higher rates for qualifying traders.

Terms & Concepts
  • DEX (Decentralized Exchange): A peer-to-peer marketplace for trading cryptocurrencies without relying on a centralized intermediary.
  • Spot Trading: The buying or selling of a financial instrument for immediate delivery, as opposed to futures or derivatives contracts.
  • Airdrop: A method used in cryptocurrency to distribute tokens to multiple wallet addresses, often to promote a new token or project.