DeFiLlama Suspends Aster’s Trading Volumes, Raising Transparency Concerns

The DeFi space is experiencing rapid growth as new platforms emerge with growing user bases. One such platform, Aster, a decentralized exchange focused on perpetual futures trading, has faced scrutiny over data integrity following concerns about its trading activity. DeFiLlama, a leading crypto analytics firm, has removed Aster’s perpetual futures trading volume data due to worries about data transparency and the potential for wash trading. This decision highlights the need for accurate and verifiable data within the DeFi landscape.