Aster Launches Aster Chain Mainnet With Default Privacy and 100,000+ TPS Claims

On March 17, 2026, Aster said it has launched the Aster Chain mainnet, a purpose-built Layer 1 aimed at reducing onchain "position hunting" by making trading privacy the default. The project claims 100,000+ TPS, a 50ms median block time, and zero gas fees, alongside features such as ZK-verifiable encrypted orders, stealth addresses, and selective disclosure via a Viewer Pass. Aster also said it will start a staking program within a week of the launch and noted support for a native bridge to BNB Chain.