10X (Hyperliquid) vs Aster
Aster controls 20% of the global perp DEX market with $1.1T+ cumulative volume and CZ backing. Should you trade on Hyperliquid through 10X or move to Aster's chain?
Aster has its own L1 chain with fee-less trading, ~20% perp DEX market share, and CZ's personal $2M ASTER purchase. Hyperliquid has the deepest on-chain order book ($5B+ daily volume) and the largest DeFi perps ecosystem. 10X is the best frontend for Hyperliquid with a clean desktop UI and World App mobile distribution. Different chains, different strengths.
Aster and Hyperliquid are both purpose-built L1 chains for perpetual futures, but they represent different bets. Aster launched its own chain for faster, fee-less execution and has attracted massive volume. Hyperliquid has the deepest on-chain order book and the largest DeFi perps ecosystem. 10X is the best frontend for accessing Hyperliquid's liquidity.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | 10X (Hyperliquid) | Aster |
|---|---|---|
| Chain | Hyperliquid L1 | Aster L1 (own chain) |
| Market Share | Largest DeFi perps order book | ~20% of global perp DEX volume |
| Cumulative Volume | $5B+ daily | $1.1T+ cumulative |
| Trading Fees | 0.14% taker | Fee-less on native chain |
| Notable Backers | Community-driven | CZ ($2M personal ASTER purchase) |
| KYC Required | No | No |
| Custody | Self-custodial | Self-custodial |
| Bridging Required | Bridge to Hyperliquid | Bridge to Aster chain |
| Mobile Access | World App mini app (20M users) | Web only |
| Ecosystem | Largest (many frontends, integrations) | Growing, own chain ecosystem |
Aster: Strengths
- Own L1 chain built for faster, fee-less perpetual futures trading
- ~20% of global perp DEX market share with $1.1T+ in cumulative volume
- CZ (Binance founder) bought $2M in ASTER tokens, a strong signal of confidence
- Rocket Launch campaign mechanics drive user acquisition and engagement
- Massive volume throughput on dedicated infrastructure
Aster: Weaknesses
- Own chain means a separate liquidity pool from Hyperliquid's deep order book
- Less established ecosystem than Hyperliquid, which has the most frontends and integrations in DeFi perps
- Running your own chain introduces centralization concerns compared to Hyperliquid's validator network
- Requires bridging to a separate chain, adding friction for traders already on other L1s
- Newer chain infrastructure with less battle-testing than Hyperliquid
Why Trade on Hyperliquid (via 10X)
- Hyperliquid has the deepest on-chain liquidity for perps: $5B+ daily volume, largest DeFi order book
- No need to bridge to a separate chain if you're already in the Hyperliquid ecosystem
- 10X gives you a clean, focused desktop UI purpose-built for Hyperliquid trading
- World App mini app puts Hyperliquid in your pocket with 20M+ potential users
- 150+ markets including crypto, stocks (AAPL, TSLA, NVDA), and commodities (Gold, Silver)
- Largest ecosystem of frontends, tools, and integrations in DeFi perps
- Self-custodial: your keys never leave your browser
- 0.14% transparent taker fee with no hidden costs
The Verdict
Aster has built an impressive operation with its own L1 chain, 20% perp DEX market share, and CZ's personal backing. If you want to trade on Aster's native chain with its fee-less execution and Rocket Launch incentives, it's a legitimate platform. But Hyperliquid remains the deepest on-chain perps exchange with the largest ecosystem, and 10X is the best way to access that liquidity with a clean desktop interface and World App mobile distribution. Different chains, different bets. Aster for its native chain speed and volume. Hyperliquid through 10X for superior liquidity depth and the best trading experience.
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