Aster Chain Mainnet Debuts on March 17, 2026 With Default-Private Layer 1 for DeFi Traders
On March 17, 2026 in George Town, British Virgin Islands, Aster announced the mainnet launch of Aster Chain, a purpose-built Layer 1 focused on onchain trading privacy and high performance. The network integrates ZK-verifiable encryption, stealth addresses and selective disclosure, targeting institutional-grade confidentiality while delivering CEX-style throughput of over 100,000 TPS with 50ms median block times and zero gas. A phased rollout will support the Aster trading interface, third-party builders via Aster Code, and a forthcoming staking program for early participants and liquidity providers.