TLDR
- Aster’s perpetual data returns to DefiLlama after two weeks of removal.
- DefiLlama warns that Aster’s volume data is still hard to verify.
- Historical trading data for Aster is missing on DefiLlama post-relist.
- ASTER token rose 5% after relisting despite caution on volume accuracy.
After a two-week removal, DefiLlama has reinstated perpetual trading data for Aster, a decentralized exchange, but not without concerns. The analytics platform removed Aster’s data earlier due to suspicious activity linked to Binance volume patterns. Now, the data is back—though incomplete and flagged with caution. Users are being advised to review the information carefully as questions around accuracy and transparency remain unresolved.
Aster Perpetuals Return After Two Weeks Offline
DefiLlama had previously removed Aster’s perpetual data in early October. This followed findings that showed mirrored trading volumes between Aster and Binance. These similarities raised concerns about wash trading or artificial activity on Aster’s platform.
The removal led to a drop of around 10% in ASTER’s token price, as user trust was affected. Now, Aster’s data is live again on DefiLlama, although the situation has not fully improved. The relisting has not been widely announced, and historical trading data is still missing.
A user on X (formerly Twitter) addressed 0xngmi, a known DefiLlama contributor, saying, “So after the earlier delisting drama, Aster is now back on DefiLlama, but with big gaps in their historical data.” The user also noted that no public announcement was made about the decision to relist the project.
DefiLlama Warns of Verification Issues
According to 0xngmi, Aster’s data is still difficult to verify. Although the platform has agreed to relist Aster, it has done so with caution. The relisting appears to be a compromise, as Aster requested to be added back while improvements are still underway.
“We’re working on a solution that will include other metrics to improve this, but since this might take some time, the Aster team asked us to relist them,” 0xngmi stated. This confirms that the relisting does not imply full trust or validation.
The platform has flagged the data due to the risk of misleading figures. DefiLlama’s team emphasized that the correlation between Aster’s volumes and Binance’s figures was the main concern. These patterns were especially visible in trading pairs like ETHUSDT and XRPUSDT.
Community Reaction and Ongoing Transparency Questions
Community feedback on the relisting has been mixed. Some users welcomed the data’s return but questioned the lack of public communication. Others remained cautious, citing the lack of transparency and incomplete data.
The incident has raised wider questions about data reliability in decentralized exchanges. By choosing to relist Aster with a caution warning, DefiLlama is balancing between platform neutrality and the need for credible data.
While DefiLlama has stated it will continue to improve its data validation process, users are advised to interpret Aster’s numbers with care. The lack of clear communication and missing historical records are still points of concern.
ASTER Token Shows Price Recovery
Despite these issues, ASTER’s token has shown a rise in price since the relisting. In the last 24 hours, the token price has increased by over 5%. At the time of writing, ASTER was trading at $1.20, according to data from BeInCrypto.
The price recovery aligns with a broader uptrend in the market, though it remains to be seen if this will hold. The token had dropped earlier in the month when the initial delisting happened, showing how sensitive it is to external developments.
The current price movement could be a reaction to the platform being listed again on a major analytics provider. However, traders are being reminded to consider the caution warnings issued by DefiLlama.
