This expert guide explains how Aster DEX executes swaps with MEV-aware routing and clear fee math. We cover AsterDEX architecture, Aster DEX Trading workflows (limits/DCA), LP risks/IL, KPIs, and a safety-first runbook for the Aster DEX Platform.
Select token in/out and size. Aster DEX previews gas, fees, price impact and a strict minimum received.
Approve once per token, then execute. Settlement is recorded on-chain to your wallet—non-custodial by design.
The planner compares direct, pivot, and split routes; slippage guards reject adverse re-quotes or thin liquidity.
Tokens arrive in your wallet. For size, slice orders into tranches and verify fills between stages.
Aster DEX combines AMM liquidity with a router that optimizes for effective outcome—the realized net after pool fees, partner fees (if any), gas, and price impact. AsterDEX supports stable and constant-product pools, and can evaluate RFQ quotes where integrated.
minReceived, and emits events (hops, gas, realized output).Operations are non-custodial. Treat every trade like production: verify token/contract addresses, keep approvals minimal, and sanity-check route previews before signing.
The router compares A→B, hub pivots (A→WETH/USDC→B), and split routes by realized output. Stable and volatile legs can be mixed when it improves the effective price.
| Metric | Target / Heuristic | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Quoted → Realized Output | Δ ≤ 0.30–0.80% | Reveals congestion, thin depth, or stale quotes. |
| Effective Price | ≤ Quote × (1+0.30%) | Includes gas + pool/partner fees + impact. |
| Fail/Revert Rate | < 1% | Retune slippage, route, or RPC if higher. |
| Pool Depth & 24h/7d Volume | Higher is better | Proxy for expected slippage/fill quality. |
Replace placeholders with official documentation and credible audits for your deployment.
Aster DEX optimizes for realized output after gas and fees, mixing stable and volatile legs and optionally comparing RFQ quotes where supported.
The preview includes pool fee tiers, partner fees (if any), price impact, and estimated gas. The min-received guard rejects worse-than-promised outcomes.
Diversify across pool types, monitor fee APR vs IL drift, and rebalance when fees no longer offset expected IL.
No—settlement is on-chain to your wallet when conditions are met. Always verify permissions and allowances in the UI.