How to Buy Aster (ASTER) for the First Time

To buy ASTER, open an account on an exchange that lists it, verify your identity, deposit funds, and buy on the ASTER/USDT spot market. ASTER is the token of Aster, a decentralized exchange for perpetual futures with close ties to Binance. Binance also hosts the most active ASTER market, so it leads this guide. Further down, you will find three alternatives and the on-chain route. I also share what farming two Aster airdrop seasons taught me. Aster at a Glance Aster is a perp DEX that works across BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum.