#What Changes Have Been Made to Aster's Tokenomics?
Aster has made significant changes to its tokenomics by eliminating the monthly ecosystem unlock. This adjustment replaces it with a staking-only emission model. The primary goal of this new framework is to drastically reduce the volume of ASTER tokens entering circulation, achieving a remarkable decrease of approximately 97%.
Under the former structure, Aster released around 78.4 million ASTER tokens each month, which represented about 1% of the total supply. This traditional model followed a linear release schedule, but the recent overhaul has restructured how tokens will be distributed. Now, ecosystem tokens will solely be offered as staking rewards, with the current weekly distribution set at roughly 450,000 ASTER per epoch.
As a result, the monthly injection of ASTER tokens into the market will range from roughly 1.8 million to 2.25 million. This change not only reduces inflationary pressures but also aligns token distribution more effectively with actual network engagement.
Aster has confirmed that all tokens, released since the generation event in September 2025, remain intact, apart from those designated for staking rewards. The project has also highlighted its public unlock address, allowing stakeholders to monitor token movements on the blockchain directly. This transparency emphasizes Aster's commitment to community involvement and trust in the ecosystem.