Aster News Today: CZ's Forgiveness Sparks Aster's Token Repurchase to Strengthen Investor Trust

Aster, a decentralized exchange supported by Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), has revealed the implementation of its Season 3 (S3) token repurchase and airdrop initiatives, highlighting a commitment to complete on-chain openness. The repurchased tokens will be sent to the same wallet address used during the S2 buyback, continuing the project's approach to returning capital. Following the completion of these buybacks, the S3 airdrop will begin, with the first distributions coming from the repurchase wallet, and any leftover tokens released from the airdrop reserve, as reported by

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The funds for the buyback come from a substantial share—between 70% and 80%—of S3 trading fees, which are set aside for token repurchases. However, the exact percentage will be determined by market conditions at the end of the season, according to

. This strategy reflects growing investor trust in , which has experienced a 10% price increase over the past day, partly due to Donald Trump’s recent presidential pardon of CZ in the United States. The pardon, made public on October 24, 2025, has renewed optimism within the Binance community. In anticipation of the airdrop, Aster holders have withdrawn about 10 million tokens from exchanges, the article notes.

By conducting the buyback on-chain, Aster demonstrates its dedication to both decentralization and transparency. The tokens acquired will be moved to the same wallet used for S2 buybacks, maintaining consistency in the project’s capital management, according to

. Once the airdrop is underway, tokens will be distributed straight from the buyback wallet, with any remaining amounts released from the S3 airdrop pool, as stated in . This setup is designed to benefit current holders and further strengthen the project’s community-led governance.

The news has generated a range of responses among investors. Some see the buyback and airdrop as a calculated effort to support the token’s price, while others are wary due to the unpredictable nature of the crypto market. Experts point out that the outcome of Aster’s S3 plans will rely on continued trading activity and the platform’s ability to remain a strong competitor among decentralized exchanges backed by CZ, according to the Bitcoinsistemi article.