Aster moved quickly to calm its community after a miscommunication on CoinMarketCap (CMC) led users to believe the project had quietly changed its token unlock schedule. The team confirmed that the tokenomics remain unchanged and attributed the confusion to an update on CMC.
### ASTER Token Unlock Confusion
The clarification came hours after Aster community members noticed major upcoming unlocks listed on CMC, including one for December 2025 and two massive releases planned for 2035. This contradicted earlier statements from the exchange about delaying 2025 unlocks until mid-2026.
The uncertainty began when updated CMC data showed 200 million ASTER tokens scheduled to unlock on December 15, 2025, followed by 3.86 billion and 1.6 billion ASTER tokens unlocking in 2035. These figures implied that 75% of the token supply was still locked, with only 24% currently circulating.
Aster explained that the CMC update was intended to correct circulating supply information and clarify how unused ecosystem tokens were being treated.
### Team Response and Measures
The team emphasized that the tokens unlocking monthly under the ecosystem allocation have never actually entered circulation. They have remained untouched in a locked address since the Token Generation Event (TGE).
To avoid further confusion, Aster plans to transfer these unlocked-but-unused tokens to a public, dedicated unlock address to separate them from operational wallets. The team assured that there are no plans to spend any tokens from this new address.
### Why This Matters for ASTER Holders
This episode highlights a common issue in crypto markets: inconsistent or unclear circulating supply data can significantly influence price action, investor expectations, and perceived dilution risk.
Currently, Aster’s circulating supply stands at around 2.017 billion ASTER, with 6.06 billion tokens still locked. The market capitalization is roughly $2.28 billion, while the fully diluted valuation exceeds $9 billion.
A sudden interpretation that large unlocks were imminent may have fueled speculation about dilution, especially given the project’s recent surge in trading volume and rising volatility.
### Market Reaction
Despite the confusion, ASTER traded higher on the day, moving around $1.14—up about 8% over 24 hours. The price fluctuated between $1.02 and $1.15, stabilizing after an early-morning sell-off.
Aster’s swift clarification and transparency efforts aim to restore confidence and minimize volatility going forward.
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