TechFlow News: On April 8, Aster announced the launch of Marina Protocol (BAY) perpetual contracts. The BAYUSDT perpetual contract went live at 20:00 on April 8. Aster simultaneously launched a rewards campaign—users who trade during the event can share in a $50,000 $ASTER prize pool.
The campaign runs from 12:00 UTC on April 8, 2026, to 14:00 UTC on April 15. To qualify for rewards, users must generate total trading fees exceeding $5 and earn rewards equal to or greater than 1 $ASTER. Each participant’s maximum reward is capped at 3% of the total prize pool. Additionally, BAYUSDT perpetual contracts will receive a 1.2x multiplier. Rewards will be distributed within 14 business days after the campaign ends.
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