What is the current ASTER staking APY?

The ASTER staking APY varies by validator and is updated in real time on astervalidators.com. As of Aster Chain genesis (March 17, 2026), active validators offer competitive APY rates visible on the live leaderboard. Visit the dashboard to see the current APY for each validator and use the built-in reward calculator to estimate your earnings.

How do I choose the best Aster Chain validator?

The best Aster Chain validator depends on your priorities. For maximum yield, choose the validator with the highest APY and lowest commission rate. For security, prefer validators with a larger network share and high validator score. Astervalidators.com computes a composite Validator Score (APY 50% + Network Share 30% + Total Stake 20%) to help you compare all validators at a glance.

How to stake ASTER tokens?

To stake ASTER tokens: 1) Compare validators on astervalidators.com to find the best APY and commission rate. 2) Use the ASTER reward calculator to estimate your returns. 3) Go to asterdex.com/en/staking, connect your wallet, select a validator, and delegate your ASTER. Rewards are distributed each weekly epoch (Monday 00:00 UTC).

How many validators does Aster Chain have?

Aster Chain launched with 7 genesis validators on March 17, 2026. The network runs on Proof-of-Staked-Authority (PoSA) consensus. The maximum number of active validators is 100. You can see all active validators and their live stats on astervalidators.com.

What is the commission rate for Aster Chain validators?

Commission rates vary by validator on Aster Chain. A lower commission means more of the staking rewards go to delegators. You can compare all validator commission rates in real time on astervalidators.com — sort the leaderboard by commission to find the most delegator-friendly validators.

When are ASTER staking rewards distributed?

ASTER staking rewards are distributed at the end of each epoch. An epoch on Aster Chain runs weekly, from Monday 00:00 UTC to Sunday 23:59:59 UTC. The epoch countdown is visible in real time on astervalidators.com.

What is the Nakamoto Coefficient on Aster Chain?

The Nakamoto Coefficient is the minimum number of validators that would need to collude to control more than 33% of the total staked ASTER supply. A higher coefficient indicates better decentralization and a more resilient network. Astervalidators.com calculates and displays the Nakamoto Coefficient in real time from live on-chain data.

What is Proof-of-Staked-Authority (PoSA) on Aster Chain?

Proof-of-Staked-Authority (PoSA) is the consensus mechanism used by Aster Chain. It combines Proof-of-Stake (token-weighted validator selection) with Proof-of-Authority (trusted validator set). This allows Aster Chain to achieve 50ms block times with high throughput while maintaining security through economic staking incentives.

How is the Aster Chain validator score calculated?

The Aster Chain Validator Score on astervalidators.com is computed from 100% real on-chain data using three factors: APY (50% weight), Network Share (30% weight), and Total Stake (20% weight). Each factor is normalized relative to the best-performing validator in the current active set. Scores range from 10 to 99.

When did Aster Chain mainnet launch?

Aster Chain launched its genesis block on March 17, 2026. The network is an L1 blockchain built for high-frequency DeFi applications, powering the AsterDex perpetual exchange. It uses PoSA consensus with a 50ms block time and currently has 7 active genesis validators.

Aster Chain Validator Analytics — Live APY, Scores & Staking Dashboard

◈ ASTER Price

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⬡ Total Staked

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◈ Active Validators

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⬡ Nakamoto Coefficient ⓘ

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validators control >33% stake

↕ Avg Commission

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⬡ Weekly Reward Pool

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150K Base · 300K Loyalty

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Overview

Leaderboard

Analytics

My Staking

◐ Stake Distribution (Top 15)

⬡ Commission Distribution

⬡ Stake Distribution Live

◐ APY by Validator Live

⬡ Validator Score Distribution Live

◎ Decentralization Index Live

⬡ Live Block Activity Connecting…

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⏳ Current Epoch

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⬡ Block Producers (last 100)

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⬡ Total Delegated

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My Delegations

🔒 Wallet Tracking — Coming Soon Portfolio tracking and wallet connection are not yet available.
Delegate directly on AsterDex in the meantime. Stake on AsterDex → ⚠ Wallet data was simulated — now locked for transparency

◐ APY Reward Calculator Live APY

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⚠ Base APY only — does not include loyalty rewards (300K ASTER/week distributed by veASTER weight, duration-dependent).

⧉ Delegate $ASTER

Select Validator

Amount (ASTER)

MAX

Base APY—

Commission—

EpochWeekly · Mon–Sun UTC

Max lock duration208 weeks (4 years)

⚠ Early exit penalty: 2%–60% of principal depending on remaining lock time.
Formula: penalty = amount × max(2%, min(60%, lock_left ÷ 4yr))

✦ Loyalty Rewards: additional 300K ASTER/week distributed via veASTER weight.
Longer lock = higher veASTER = larger share of loyalty pool.

↻ Redelegate $ASTER

From Validator

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To Validator

Amount (ASTER)

⚠ Validator switch takes effect at the next epoch (Mon 00:00 UTC). New deposits follow the unified lock period of your existing position.

🧮 Rewards Calculator

Official AsterDEX formulas · Base Rewards + Loyalty Rewards · Real-time calculation

◈ Staking Parameters

Staking Amount (ASTER)

Validateur

Prix ASTER (USD)

⚡ Lock Period (veASTER)

Longer lock = higher Loyalty reward multiplier

⚙ Advanced Settings

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◐ Reward Projections

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📊 Per Epoch Breakdown

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Base Rewards (Est. Base APY)

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Loyalty Rewards (veASTER)

Pool: 300,000 ASTER / epoch

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Total per Epoch

Base = Est. Base APY (AsterDEX API) × Stake ÷ 52
Loyalty = 300,000 × (Stake × Lock weight × Boost ÷ Network Power)
Lock weight = Lock weeks ÷ 208 · Total APY = Base APY + Loyalty APY

ℹ Official AsterDEX Documentation
Base Pool: 150,000 ASTER/epoch · Loyalty Pool: 300,000 ASTER/epoch
Epochs: weekly (Monday 00:00 UTC) · Max lock: 208 weeks (4 years)
docs.asterdex.com →

⚠ Early Exit Penalty Calculator

Formula: penalty = stake × max(2%, min(60%, weeks_remaining ÷ 208))

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⚡ Trading Volume APY Boost — Real data from AsterDex

Your staking APY is multiplied by a boost factor based on your 30-day trading volume on AsterDex. The more you trade, the higher your staking rewards.

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Boost applies to base APY only. veASTER loyalty rewards calculated separately.

🗳️ Governance Proposals — Coming Soon On-chain governance is not yet active on Aster Chain.
Proposals will appear here automatically once the governance module goes live. ⚠ Previous proposals shown here were hardcoded — removed for transparency

⊞ Aster Chain Block Explorer Browse live blocks, transactions, and validator addresses
directly on AsterScan.

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