DeFi Data Integrity Crisis Deepens as Aster Expels from Key Platforms

The decentralized derivatives exchange (DEX) Aster’s recent surge in trading volume has sparked concerns about data integrity within DeFi. Data aggregator DefiLlama removed Aster from its platform, citing suspicions regarding the accuracy of reported volumes. This decision has ignited a broader debate about the power of data providers and the impact of inflated trading metrics on DeFi.