Aster launches Phase 5 airdrop "Crystal" with supply discipline upgrade ahead of mainnet launch

2025-12-18 01:52:10

【ChainNews】Aster officially announces that the fifth phase of the “Crystal” airdrop will officially launch on December 22. This airdrop is the smallest in scale among the previous four phases, and the reasoning behind this design is quite interesting—preparing for the launch of Aster Chain L1 mainnet through stricter token supply discipline.

The timeline is extended, with the entire fifth phase lasting 6 weeks, from December 22, 2025, to February 1, 2026. In terms of token distribution, ASTER tokens account for 1.2% of the total supply, approximately 96 million tokens. Additionally, it is worth noting that an optional 3-month vesting period mechanism has been set up this time.

This gradual reduction in airdrop scale reflects the project team’s emphasis on supply management before the mainnet launch. Through a more cautious distribution strategy, it both preserves community participation opportunities and controls the release pace of market liquidity, making it a relatively prudent transition plan for the upcoming mainnet.

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GasFeeLady

· 2025-12-20 19:37

ngl the 1.2% allocation is giving restraint energy... finally someone who actually understands supply discipline before mainnet

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RealYieldWizard

· 2025-12-18 14:41

Ah, another airdrop. This time the scale has shrunk, it looks like selling pressure is starting. Supply discipline is a facade; frankly, it's just to prevent a dump. Designing a 6-week timeline... We'll see if the coin price can really rise after the mainnet launches. 96 million tokens sound like a lot, but spread out over 6 weeks, the daily release is manageable, and liquidity management is in place. A 3-month vesting period is a bit harsh, but at least it shows the project wants to survive longer.

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EntryPositionAnalyst

· 2025-12-18 02:21

Wait, 1.2% is only 96 million tokens? This supply design is a bit particular, isn't it really paving the way for a dump on the mainnet? But the 6-week cycle is so long, which shows the project team is quite cautious... or they are just killing time. Honestly, I'm more concerned whether the 3-month vesting period is mandatory or optional; the difference feels huge.

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GateUser-8b525067

· 2025-12-18 02:19

Is this good news or bad news?

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MysteryBoxBuster

· 2025-12-18 02:07

Airdrops again? The scale keeps shrinking, it seems Aster really wants to stabilize the market. --- Only 1.2% released in 6 weeks, this pace is not ordinary conservative... They really dare to be so frugal before the mainnet launch. --- Three-month vesting period? Still optional, is it to prevent dumping or do they really have confidence? --- I believe in the shrinking airdrop, but can this liquidity release really be controlled? --- From four phases to now still doing airdrops, this project feels a bit sluggish. --- They haven't launched the mainnet yet and are already starting supply discipline, feels a bit over-packaged. --- 1.2% and 96 million tokens, when calculated, the circulating supply must be huge... no clear idea. --- The optional vesting period is a good move, at least it provides some choice. --- If they really launch on February 1st, the timing is so tight... reliability is uncertain. --- Gradually shrinking the airdrop? I feel like this is just the prelude to slowly cutting the leeks.

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LightningClicker

· 2025-12-18 02:05

Oh no, once again reducing the airdrop size. Is this a sign of secretly cutting profits? Suddenly doing this right before the mainnet launch, I just can't quite believe it. 9600 million tokens sounds like a lot, but it's only 1.2%... This number seems a bit虚假 (deceptive). A 6-week cycle stretched out so long really tests patience; those who can't keep up might end up waiting in vain. Once the vesting period is added, liquidity gets locked up—project teams really know how to play. Could this be testing the market reaction? I have a feeling there are more tricks up their sleeve. But on the other hand, if they can really hold out until the mainnet launch, then we'll see the true answer.

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BlockchainBouncer

· 2025-12-18 02:05

Shrinking again? This time only 1.2%, feels like the water is getting shallower and shallower. It takes 6 weeks to distribute, might as well just go all in at once. I'm a bit worried about whether it can hit a new high after the mainnet launches... Projects with strict supply discipline are actually more prone to being dumped; I still can't quite understand this logic. 96 million tokens sounds like a lot, but the small percentage really doesn't mean much. Three months lock-up? This will really test human nature.

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