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In stark contrast, Aster positions itself as a multi-chain, horizontally integrated platform. Rather than building its own blockchain, Aster aggregates liquidity from multiple prominent chains: BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum. This "why choose?" strategy offers flexibility but introduces complexity and potential points of failure.
Aster initially launched with two modes—Professional and Simple—which have now been renamed to "Perpetual" and "1001x." Perpetual mode resembles traditional trading platforms with order book views, stop-losses, and advanced strategies, targeting traders familiar with conventional exchanges. The 1001x mode simplifies the user experience into a single-click high-risk binary Bet on bullish or bearish moves—akin to quick "gamified" bets.