$ASTER Spot entry, Aster, a privacy trading ecosystem supported by YZi Labs, announced the official launch of Aster Chain mainnet, positioned as a trading-oriented Layer 1. It introduces zero-knowledge verifiable encryption and stealth address mechanisms at the execution layer, enabling default account privacy and providing "view credentials" for selective disclosure. The platform plans to launch Aster Chain staking within one week and advance developer programs such as Aster Code.