Aster has activated the testnet for its new Layer-1 blockchain, ahead of the mainnet launch expected in the first quarter of this year. Key aspects of this upgrade include a significant increase in privacy, lower latency, and improved developer tools.
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Liam Hunter focuses on the on-chain systems where liquidity, risk and protocol mechanics become visible. He writes about DeFi, DEXes, perpetuals, Smart Money flows, hacks and Ethereum-linked infrastructure, with an emphasis on what the data shows, what remains uncertain and where market interpretation can go too far.Market developments and regulatory context are part of his reporting when they intersect with Web3 or DeFi activity.
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