Aster, a high-performance, privacy-focused on-chain trading platform supported by YZi Labs, today announced the official launch of Shield Mode. This trading feature, as a new protection mode, is directly integrated into Aster Perpetual, aiming to incorporate the complete 1001x leverage trading experience into a faster, more secure, and flexible on-chain trading environment.
Shield Mode is a significant milestone in Aster's vision to advance the next generation of on-chain trading platforms. This mode is designed for advanced traders while providing solutions to the core challenges exchanges face in fully transparent on-chain markets.
Regarding the official launch of Shield Mode, Aster CEO Leonard stated:
Shield Mode is our understanding and interpretation of the future of on-chain trading. The future of on-chain trading is not just about leverage and speed, but also about the emphasis on control, privacy, and protection mechanisms. We are building a platform where traders can perform at their highest level without being forced to expose their trading strategies to the entire market.
Evolution of On-Chain Trading: From 1001x Leverage to Shield Mode
Aster's 1001x leverage product is renowned for pushing the boundaries of on-chain perpetual trading, offering up to 1001x leverage, zero slippage, zero opening fees, and fully on-chain settlement. As on-chain trading infrastructure matures, traders are increasingly aware of the dual nature of fully transparent trading, particularly the risks associated with exposing strategies and intentions in on-chain markets.
In mid-2025, Aster introduced the Hidden Orders feature on its perpetual contract platform, allowing traders to hide order prices and quantities from the public order book while maintaining deep liquidity. This was a crucial step in giving traders greater operational privacy and freedom on-chain.
Shield Mode builds on this foundation with further upgrades, combining high-performance leveraged trading with enhanced trade intent protection to create a smoother and more controllable trading experience.
Shield Mode: The Next-Generation Trading Mode on Aster
Shield Mode is a new trading mode built directly on Aster Perpetual, integrating the 1001x leverage trading experience into a single interface and account system. In this mode, traders can more easily open and manage long or short positions without directly interacting with the public order book, while seamlessly accessing high-leverage trading without cross-chain switches, fragmented operations, or frequent on-chain signatures.
The advantages of Aster's 1001x trading model continue in Shield Mode, including up to 1001x leverage for BTC and ETH, zero slippage, and zero opening fees. Shield Mode further eliminates closing fees, completely removes Gas costs, and accelerates trade execution.
These improvements collectively set a new benchmark for on-chain perpetual contract trading: a high-level on-chain trading experience that combines cost efficiency with extreme performance.
Flexible Fee Structure to Adapt to Diverse Trading Strategies
Shield Mode is designed to support a flexible fee model, allowing traders to choose their payment method based on strategic preferences. In subsequent updates, traders will be able to choose between two modes:
- Commission Mode: Charges a fixed percentage fee based on trading volume, suitable for high-frequency, stable trading.
- PnL Mode: Charges fees only on profitable trades, suitable for performance-oriented strategies.
To celebrate the launch of Shield Mode, all trades in this mode will be fee-free from now until the end of the year. This flexibility gives traders greater autonomy over cost control, allowing users with different risk preferences and trading behaviors to find a suitable fee structure.
Laying the Foundation for Aster's Next Phase of Development
Shield Mode embodies Aster's macro vision beyond a single trading function. By introducing a protected trading mode for on-chain markets, Aster provides traders with greater decision-making autonomy and strategic protection capabilities.
Simultaneously, fully integrating the 1001x experience into Aster Perpetual lays the groundwork for unifying Aster's core products under a seamless system in the future, simplifying the path for traders to access high leverage and manage positions.
Combined with zero Gas costs and zero fee characteristics, this mode redefines the efficiency and performance standards of on-chain perpetual trading. This release marks Aster's evolution not only as a decentralized exchange but also as a platform specifically designed for professional and high-performance trading in the next generation of on-chain finance.
About Aster
As an on-chain trading platform, Aster supports high-performance perpetual contracts and spot trading, featuring MEV-aware trading mechanisms, advanced order types like Hidden Orders, and the protected trading mode Shield Mode across multiple blockchains.
Beyond trading features, Aster enhances capital efficiency through Trade & Earn and connects real traders with early liquidity opportunities via Rocket Launch to drive ecosystem growth.
Supported by YZi Labs, Aster is building its own Aster Chain and launching multi-phase airdrop and incentive programs for the global community.
To learn more, visit the Aster Official Website or the Official X Account.
