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Astarter is a robust decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure hub built on the Cardano blockchain, backed by EMURGO, a founding entity of Cardano. It aims to offer a comprehensive suite of tools, including a Launchpad for new projects, a Decentralized Exchange (DEX) for token trading, a Money Market for lending and borrowing, and a Tech Service Platform. Its goal is to provide essential infrastructure for the growing DeFi landscape on Cardano.

Astarter briefly rebranded to Lumino (LMN) but has since reverted to its original name, Astarter (AA). For community members holding old LMN or early Astarter tokens, the project recently introduced a "Legacy Contributor Recovery Program." This program is specifically designed to address these historical transitions and ensure the validity and recovery of contributions made under the previous branding or during early stages. Users should consult the official project channels for details on participating in this recovery process.

The $AA token is central to the Astarter ecosystem, offering multiple utilities. It serves for governance, allowing holders to vote on protocol proposals. Token holders gain launchpad access, where their $AA holdings or staking tiers determine participation in Initial DEX Offerings (IDOs). $AA can be staked to earn rewards through the protocol’s mechanisms. Furthermore, it is essential for liquidity provision in the Automated Market Maker (AMM) on the DEX and can be used as collateral within the money market for lending and borrowing activities.

To participate in the Astarter ISPO v2.0, users delegate their ADA to official Astarter stake pools, such as the designated AA2 pool. This innovative method allows you to keep your ADA in your wallet while earning AA tokens as rewards, either instead of or in addition to your standard ADA staking rewards. It's crucial to note that Astarter recently transitioned its ISPO from the original AA1 pool to the AA2 pool. Therefore, to continue accruing the latest rewards, delegators are instructed to manually migrate their ADA stake to the AA2 pool.

As of early 2025, the $AA token is primarily distributed through its ISPO and community incentives. While the project has preview pages on data aggregators like CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko for tracking progress and self-reported data, the community frequently asks about its official trading debut. Users anticipate the Token Generation Event (TGE) and subsequent listings on major exchanges, such as LBank, which are crucial milestones for broader accessibility. Official announcements regarding specific listing dates and platforms will be communicated through Astarter's official channels.

Your ISPO rewards are typically accrued and visible on the Astarter Dashboard. However, it's common for users to not see their tokens immediately available for claiming. This is because the distribution of rewards often follows a specific "lock-up" or "vesting" period. These mechanisms are designed to align incentives, ensure long-term project stability, and manage initial token supply. Once the predetermined vesting schedule is met and the Token Generation Event (TGE) occurs, rewards will become claimable according to the project’s official distribution plan, which will be detailed on the dashboard and project announcements.