DeFi Llama восстанавливает данные Aster, оставляя вопросы о прозрачности Translation: DeFi Llama Restores Aster Data, Leaving Questions About Transparency

The analytical platform DeFi Llama has restored trading volume data for futures on the decentralized exchange Aster following earlier concerns regarding potential manipulation. This was highlighted by Hasib Qureshi, a partner at the venture capital firm Dragonfly.

However, he pointed out significant gaps in the historical statistics, noting that data for the period from September 24 to October 6 is missing on the platform.

To verify the accuracy of the current figures, Qureshi reached out to DeFi Llama co-founder 0xngmi.

He explained that the aggregator’s team still cannot confirm the reliability of the information, referring to it as a «black box.» According to him, the Aster team requested the restoration of statistics until they complete their work on an updated analysis system with enhanced metrics.

The aggregator removed information about trading volumes for perpetual futures on Aster due to suspicions of fictitious orders. This sparked a debate on data transparency, with DEX supporters accusing DeFi Llama of a centralized approach, while critics questioned the legitimacy of the platform’s growth metrics.

Users remain divided in their opinions. Some express confusion over why the analytical platform reinstated information about Aster.

“Why did you decide to relist it if it’s a ‘black box’? It’s definitely not a decentralized exchange. 99% of their metrics are fake even now,” complained one user.

Others saw no reason for DeFi Llama’s initial actions:

“There was absolutely no reason to exclude Aster. Your reaction was extremely immature and created a lot of FUD. If you had just reached out to the Aster team, this whole drama could have been avoided.”

Following the data restoration, the platform reclaimed its position as the leading venue for perpetual contract trading. Aster’s daily trading volume surpassed $16.4 billion, with the weekly volume reaching $76.6 billion.

It’s worth noting that at the end of September, the BNB Chain-based decentralized exchange Aster surpassed Tether and Circle in terms of total fees generated.