Changpeng Zhao acknowledges that despite competing, Aster plays a supportive role in BNB’s development, with ties to former Binance employees and a minority stake held by YZi Labs.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao confirmed that Aster, its rival, positively impacts BNB’s development. He acknowledged that Aster contributes to the ecosystem while also competing with Binance, with Zhao serving as an advisor and some former Binance employees working at Aster. YZi Labs holds a minority stake in Aster.