[Aster Releases H1 2026 Roadmap: Aster Chain Mainnet to Launch in Q1] The decentralized trading platform Aster has released its roadmap for the first half of 2026, focusing on strengthening three core engines: infrastructure, token utility, and the ecosystem and community. In early December 2025, Aster will launch the 'Shield Mode' for private high-leverage trading and the Time-Weighted Average Price (TWAP) strategy orders. By mid-December, upgrades will be made to Real World Assets (RWA), expanding the depth and breadth of the perpetual stock contract market. At the end of December, the Aster Chain testnet will be opened for community testing. Entering 2026, the Aster Chain mainnet will go live in the first quarter, along with the release of Aster code for developers and the opening of fiat on/off ramps. In the second quarter, ASTER token staking and on-chain governance will be implemented, alongside the launch of smart fund tools that allow users to follow top traders.