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Aster activates new fee-based reserve for token repurchases Aster has introduced an additional mechanism for aster buybacks as part of a broader effort to deepen on-chain liquidity and reinforce its token economics. The protocol has started deploying a new on-chain reserve that channels 20%–40% of daily platform fees into automatic ASTER repurchases. The activation went live on January 19, and early transactions are already visible on-chain, offering transparent verification for users and traders. Moreover, the reserve operates in parallel with Aster‘s existing buyback structure and is funded directly from revenue generated on the protocol’s perpetual futures exchange. This means that higher trading activity can translate into larger recurring token buybacks over time. How the new reserve complements Stage 5 buybacks The newly activated reserve is distinct from Aster’s Stage 5 buybacks, which have been running since late December 2025. Stage 5 executes fixed, automatic daily repurchases based on a predefined share of platform fees, regardless of short-term volatility or market sentiment. The fresh reserve, by contrast, is designed to be discretionary and more flexible. Allocations can move within a 20% to 40% band depending on trading liquidity, market volatility, and prevailing price action, allowing the team to target buybacks in a more active way. In an official statement, Aster described the initiative as the live deployment of its Strategic Buyback Reserve for $ASTER token repurchases, executed automatically. The team emphasized that, building on the Stage 5 framework announced last month, the activation allocates 20–40% of daily platform fees into targeted repurchases that respond dynamically to market conditions. This is the second and final exact use of the phrase aster buybacks. When combined, the Stage 5 framework and the new reserve can direct up to 80% of daily protocol fees toward ASTER repurchases. However, all buyback activity remains fully on-chain and…

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Filed under: News - @ January 19, 2026 9:31 am