Aster launches USD1-denominated RWA perpetual markets for SpaceX, gold, oil, and equities, backed by $250M in WLFI and $12.5M in USD1 liquidity.
DeFi & Yields ·
Aster has launched its first USD1-denominated perpetual markets for real-world assets, enabling trading in SpaceX equity, crude oil, gold, and other global equities against the USD1 stablecoin. The new markets—identified as SPCXUSD1, CLUSD1, XAUUSD1, SNDKUSD1, and SKHYNIXUSD1—went live on August 25, 2026, marking the first RWA perpetual offerings denominated in USD1.
The rollout is supported by 250 million WLFI tokens and 12.5 million USD1 allocated to underpin liquidity and expansion of the platform. This deployment represents a broader shift for USD1 beyond its baseline function as a stablecoin, positioning it as a trading medium for tokenized real-world assets across commodities and equity markets.
The announcement signals momentum in the digital dollar ecosystem, though details on market mechanics, collateral requirements, leverage limits, and operational safeguards remain undisclosed. The long-term viability of these perpetual markets and their adoption by traders depend on factors not yet specified in available reporting.