Aster launches Shield Mode: 1001x on-chain transactions usher in a "protected era".

Aster, a high-performance, privacy-focused on-chain trading platform backed by YZi Labs, today officially announced the launch of Shield Mode . This is a new protected trading mode directly integrated into Aster Perpetual , providing on-chain traders with a faster, safer, and more flexible trading experience while maintaining leverage up to 1001x.

The launch of Shield Mode marks a key milestone for Aster in building its next-generation on-chain trading platform. Designed for professional and advanced traders, this mode addresses the core pain point of easily exposed trading strategies and intentions in a fully transparent on-chain market environment.

Aster CEO Leonard stated, "Shield Mode embodies our vision for the future of on-chain trading—it's not just about leverage and speed, but also about control, trading restraint, and strategy protection. We aim to create a trading platform that allows traders to leverage their highest trading capabilities without being forced to disclose their strategies to the market."

The Evolution of On-Chain Transactions: From 1001x to Shield Mode

Aster's 1001x product has already garnered widespread attention for its continuous breakthroughs in on-chain perpetual transaction performance, including core features such as up to 1001x leverage, zero slippage, zero opening fees, and fully on-chain settlement.

As on-chain transaction infrastructure matures, traders are becoming increasingly aware of the trade-offs associated with fully transparent on-chain transactions—especially the risk that their trading strategies and intentions will be captured, analyzed, and even targeted by the market in real time.

In mid-2025, Aster launched the Hidden Orders feature on Aster Perpetual, allowing traders to participate in transactions without disclosing order prices and quantities, while still maintaining access to deep liquidity. This feature is considered a significant step for Aster in its pursuit of "on-chain transaction privacy."

Building on this foundation, Shield Mode has been further upgraded into a more complete and systematic protected trading mode, deeply integrating high leverage performance, trading intent protection, and a smoother, more controllable trading experience.

Shield Mode: A brand new trading mode on Aster

Shield Mode is a new trading mode built directly on top of Aster Perpetual , integrating the complete 1001x trading experience into a unified trading interface and account system.

Under Shield Mode, traders no longer need to interact directly with the public order book to open and manage long and short positions. At the same time, this mode avoids cross-chain switching, fragmented operation processes, and frequent on-chain signature confirmations, making the high-leverage trading process more seamless and efficient.

The core features of the Aster 1001x trading model remain fully retained, including:

• BTC and ETH leverage up to 1001x
• Zero slippage
• Zero commission on opening a position

In addition, Shield Mode further improves overall transaction efficiency:

• Cancel closing transaction fees
• Completely eliminates gas costs
• Faster transaction execution speed

With multiple optimizations combined, Shield Mode will set a new industry benchmark for high-performance, low-cost on-chain perpetual transactions.

Flexible fee structure to suit different trading styles

Shield Mode was designed from the outset to support a flexible fee model, allowing traders to choose a more suitable payment method based on their own strategies and preferences.

In subsequent versions, traders will be able to choose between the following two modes:

• Commission Mode: This mode uses a fixed percentage of transparent transaction fees, making it suitable for high-frequency or high-volume traders.
• PnL Mode (Profit Sharing Mode): Fees are charged only when a trade generates a profit, making it more suitable for strategic traders who seek a high risk-reward ratio.

To celebrate the official launch of Shield Mode, all Shield Mode-related fees will be waived until the end of this year .

This upcoming fee flexibility aims to give traders greater control over costs, allowing different trading styles to operate under a fee structure that better matches their risk preferences.

Laying the foundation for Aster's next stage of development

Shield Mode is not just a standalone feature, but an important part of Aster's longer-term product vision. By introducing a protected trading mode to its on-chain marketplace, Aster provides traders with a higher level of strategic autonomy and privacy protection.

At the same time, Shield Mode fully integrates 1001x trading into Aster Perpetual, laying the foundation for the unification and integration of Aster's core trading products and significantly simplifying the high-leverage trading and position management process.

With gas-free trading and zero transaction fees , Shield Mode will redefine the limits of efficiency and performance in on-chain perpetual trading. With this launch, Aster is no longer just a decentralized exchange, but a trading platform designed for professional and high-performance traders, geared towards the next stage of on-chain finance.

About Aster

Aster is a platform focused on high-performance on-chain trading, providing perpetual contract and spot trading services. It features advanced order types such as MEV-aware trading mechanisms and Hidden Orders, as well as the protected trading mode Shield Mode, and supports multiple blockchain networks.

Beyond trading, Aster also improves capital efficiency through Trade & Earn and connects real traders with early liquidity opportunities through Rocket Launch, contributing to ecosystem growth. Backed by YZi Labs, Aster is advancing the development of its own Aster Chain and has launched multi-stage airdrops and incentive programs to support the global community.