# $AST Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — March 18, 2026

> **Asset:** $AST  
> **Date:** 2026-03-18 (March 18, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/ast/2026-03-18  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/ast.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @DonaldJTrumpJr
> **Author:** Donald Trump Jr. ([@DonaldJTrumpJr](https://x.com/DonaldJTrumpJr))  
> **Metrics:** 1.5K likes · 362 retweets · 621 comments · 313.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T13:50:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/status/2034266300239798732](https://x.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/status/2034266300239798732)  


> 
> "Big news: USD1 
@worldlibertyfi
 perpetual pairs are now live on 
@Aster_DEX
.

Aster isn’t just another DEX. It’s the #2 perp platform globally - $1.3B daily volume, $1.5B TVL, backed by YZi Labs.

For USD1, this means:

• Deep liquidity for derivatives trading
• Access to 2M+"


### Post #2 by @Cryptobtcmiko
> **Author:** Miko ([@Cryptobtcmiko](https://x.com/Cryptobtcmiko))  
> **Metrics:** 334 likes · 125 retweets · 474 comments · 57.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T00:48:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cryptobtcmiko/status/2034069520193839528](https://x.com/Cryptobtcmiko/status/2034069520193839528)  


> 
> "This is a tweet worth $5000

Aster is giving away five 5 hoodies, perfect for early spring wear
Each one averages out to $1000

Follow 
@Cryptobtcmiko
 + 
@Aster_DEX
 and then leave a comment
As long as I reply to your comment, you win. I also like being licked.

Crazy Thursday the"


### Post #3 by @buyerofponzi
> **Author:** Ponzi Trader ([@buyerofponzi](https://x.com/buyerofponzi))  
> **Metrics:** 79 likes · 2 retweets · 6 comments · 12.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T14:08:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/buyerofponzi/status/2034270729131213160](https://x.com/buyerofponzi/status/2034270729131213160)  


> 
> "Big news: USD1 @worldlibertyfi perpetual pairs are now live on @Aster_DEX.

Aster isn’t just another DEX. It’s the #2 perp platform globally - $1.3B daily volume, $1.5B TVL, backed by YZi Labs.

For USD1, this means:

• Deep liquidity for derivatives trading
• Access to 2M+"


### Post #4 by @cryptodotnews
> **Author:** crypto.news ([@cryptodotnews](https://x.com/cryptodotnews))  
> **Metrics:** 200 likes · 19 retweets · 2 comments · 5.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T13:11:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptodotnews/status/2034256362574942275](https://x.com/cryptodotnews/status/2034256362574942275)  


> 
> "NEW: 
@worldlibertyfi
’s USD1 perpetual pairs now live on 
@Aster_DEX"


### Post #5 by @AsterGod
> **Author:** Panke ([@AsterGod](https://x.com/AsterGod))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 3 retweets · 10 comments · 4.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T07:25:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AsterGod/status/2034169366028186048](https://x.com/AsterGod/status/2034169366028186048)  


> 
> "8 days in and my ai agent on 
@Aster_DEX
 is sitting on a 400%+ ROI on initials (300$). 

My agents run a Disciplined strategy that compounds small profits. Typical $2–$20 per trade. Designed for patience, not hype.

Currently accepting the last 5 users for a while, who want my ai"


### Post #6 by @MoEthWhale
> **Author:** 0xMo.eth ([@MoEthWhale](https://x.com/MoEthWhale))  
> **Metrics:** 44 likes · 8 retweets · 6 comments · 2.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T13:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MoEthWhale/status/2034261035381920196](https://x.com/MoEthWhale/status/2034261035381920196)  


> 
> "Although I have my own political views… WLFI is backed outright by the Trump family and sitting US government.

That makes the 
@Aster_DEX
 × 
@worldlibertyfi
 partnership, joint events, and USD1 becoming a core part of the Aster ecosystem, even more significant.

Think bigger. Know"


### Post #7 by @MoEthWhale
> **Author:** 0xMo.eth ([@MoEthWhale](https://x.com/MoEthWhale))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 7 retweets · 8 comments · 2.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T14:07:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MoEthWhale/status/2034270355611918757](https://x.com/MoEthWhale/status/2034270355611918757)  


> 
> "Think bigger famz. 
@Aster_DEX
 isn’t just another DEX, it’s backed by the Trump family, and now Trump-backed 
@worldlibertyfi
 has become one of Aster’s biggest partners in the ecosystem.

Imagine the flow of USD1 liquidity into the Aster Perp DEX, we’re talking US government"


### Post #8 by @Owlto_Finance
> **Author:** Owlto Finance( ([@Owlto_Finance](https://x.com/Owlto_Finance))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T01:07:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Owlto_Finance/status/2034074113007096121](https://x.com/Owlto_Finance/status/2034074113007096121)  


> 
> "Aster is building their own chain?! 

Our Dev team is already peeking at the docs, but the real question is for the community: Do you want the Owl  to bridge to the 
@Aster_DEX
 ecosystem? 

Vote below!  We only go where the builders (and the fans) are. #Aster #CrossChain"


### Post #9 by @Sara_hweb3
> **Author:** Sarah ([@Sara_hweb3](https://x.com/Sara_hweb3))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 675 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T14:19:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Sara_hweb3/status/2034273382880166056](https://x.com/Sara_hweb3/status/2034273382880166056)  


> 
> "OMG y’all  USD1 
@worldlibertyfi
 PERPS LIVE on 
@Aster_DEX
 — insane! 

Aster = #2 perp DEX globally : $1.3B+ daily vol + $1.5B TVL, backed by YZi Labs → deep liquidity 

USD1 taps one of DeFi’s juiciest pools 

We’re about to MOON  Drop  if you’re in! Views = more"


### Post #10 by @MintedMutantz1
> **Author:** Prince of Darkness | Aster Chain ([@MintedMutantz1](https://x.com/MintedMutantz1))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 428 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T11:08:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MintedMutantz1/status/2034225383500116188](https://x.com/MintedMutantz1/status/2034225383500116188)  


> 
> "Keep building.

$Aster is the future of DeFi.

I HODL with conviction.

#AsterChain"


### Post #11 by @Alldefi_ai
> **Author:** AllDefi ([@Alldefi_ai](https://x.com/Alldefi_ai))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 4 retweets · 4 comments · 262 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T17:57:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Alldefi_ai/status/2034328258620362959](https://x.com/Alldefi_ai/status/2034328258620362959)  


> 
> "Major Announcement! 
AllDefi has officially entered a strategic partnership with 
@Asterizm_layer
 ! 

As the native yield layer on the 
@CantonNetwork
 , we are constantly striving to unlock new possibilities for our ecosystem. Today, we are thrilled to join forces with"


### Post #12 by @DefiantNews
> **Author:** The Defiant ([@DefiantNews](https://x.com/DefiantNews))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 110 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T19:00:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DefiantNews/status/2034344085784330360](https://x.com/DefiantNews/status/2034344085784330360)  


> 
> "Perpetuals exchange 
@Aster_DEX
 is expanding its collaboration with 
@worldlibertyfi
, adding USD1-denominated perpetual contracts and a token incentive program."


### Post #13 by @WWTLitee
> **Author:** 奶牛叔 ([@WWTLitee](https://x.com/WWTLitee))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 58 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T05:05:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WWTLitee/status/2034133948276547866](https://x.com/WWTLitee/status/2034133948276547866)  


> 
> "March 18 Hotspot One 
@aster_dex
I. Hotspot

1. Aster Chain mainnet officially launches, a Layer 1 public chain designed specifically for trading scenarios, emphasizing privacy protection and high throughput.
2. The chain's core selling point is transaction privacy, including"


### Post #14 by @ForkLog
> **Author:** ForkLog ([@ForkLog](https://x.com/ForkLog))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 57 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T09:46:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ForkLog/status/2034204838867656786](https://x.com/ForkLog/status/2034204838867656786)  


> 
> "Supported by YZi Labs, the 
@Aster_DEX
 project has announced the launch of the Aster Chain mainnet. The solution is positioned as an L1 blockchain focused on trading."


### Post #15 by @CoinmatomeNews
> **Author:** 仮想通貨まとめNews ([@CoinmatomeNews](https://x.com/CoinmatomeNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 17 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T10:01:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinmatomeNews/status/2034208554320543767](https://x.com/CoinmatomeNews/status/2034208554320543767)  


> 
> "【 #Cryptocurrency Latest News】 
 Privacy-Focused L1 "Aster Chain" Mainnet Goes Live | Staking to Start Within 1 Week"




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