Aster Launches Aster Chain Mainnet for Traders
According to the company’s official statement, Aster Chain mainnet has launched as a privacy-focused Layer-1 for trading, combining high throughput with privacy features and an upcoming staking program for early supporters and liquidity providers.
Fact Check
The statement is fully supported by primary and secondary news sources. The PANews article (https://www.panewslab.com/en/articles/019cfc1b-5ac2-747a-9db1-6b7e2c9a9474) provides a comprehensive breakdown of the launch, including the specific technical features (100,000 TPS, privacy-first L1) and the staking program mentioned in the claim. The timing of the reports aligns perfectly with the current date of March 17, 2026.
Summary
Aster officially announced the launch of Aster Chain mainnet, describing it as a privacy-focused Layer-1 network for trading. According to the company’s official statement, the chain is designed to deliver more than 100,000 transactions per second with a 50 millisecond median block time. The network includes zero-knowledge verifiable encryption, stealth addresses, and selective disclosure. Aster also said a staking program will begin within a week for early supporters and liquidity providers.
Terms & Concepts
- Layer-1: A base blockchain network that processes and settles transactions on its own protocol rather than relying on another chain.
- Zero-knowledge verifiable encryption: A cryptographic method that allows data validity to be proven without publicly revealing the underlying information.
- Stealth addresses: Privacy-preserving one-time addresses used to obscure the recipient’s identity in blockchain transactions.