Why CZ Endorses This Viral Perp DEX
The rise of Aster and CZ's endorsement of the project with Aster CEO Leonard.
Dec 11, 2025
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Binance Alum and Aster CEO Leonard joins CoinDesk Live from Binance Blockchain Week to discuss the project's sudden rise, which gained massive attention after a public endorsement from CZ. Plus, Leonard reveals the valuable advice he received from the Binance founder and breaks down why he believes perpetual DEXs could soon surpass centralized exchanges.
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.
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