USD1 is becoming the foundational layer for RWA on the Aster platform. What does this mean? Commodities like gold, silver, crude oil, and other RWA markets are migrating onto the chain, all priced in USD1. The first batch of markets launched includes $CLUSD1 (crude oil), $XAUUSD1 (gold), $XAGUSD1 (silver), $BZUSD1 (fuel oil), with more markets to follow.

The fee structure is worth mentioning. These USD1 trading pairs have a taker fee of 1 basis point, and a maker fee of -0.5 basis points, meaning makers can earn rebates. From day one, the cost to participate in RWA has been lowered, increasing efficiency. In the future, participation programs may be introduced; specific details will be announced later.

Not only is there integration expected at the token level, but more importantly, all TradFi perpetual contracts on Aster are anchored to USD1 settlement. This means the immediate demand for USD1 is driven—major trading assets in traditional markets like gold, silver, and crude oil are now on-chain and can only be traded in USD1. This exclusive binding creates liquidity aggregation effects, significantly boosting USD1’s market cap and circulation velocity.

The collaboration between Aster and WLFI has pushed the large-scale on-chain RWA forward significantly. USD1’s value as a settlement layer will be continuously re-evaluated, and the USD1-denominated markets on Aster DEX have clear fee advantages—makers can earn some, and the trading experience and cost control are superior. As more commodity markets go live, the overall ecosystem’s potential will undoubtedly expand further.

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