> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bsc.lista.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bsc.lista.org/introduction/lisaster.md). # lisAster lisAster is Lista's ASTER staking aggregator that lets any ASTER holder access the best possible staking rewards. lisAster is received on a 1:1 ratio by depositing ASTER on Lista. lisAster is a standard ERC-20 token - it can be freely transferred and staked. In the future, it can also be used for lending, trading, and other DeFi activities. Note that lisAster must be staked to start generating rewards. Rewards are accrued hourly based on your proportional share of staked lisAster, and settled each epoch. Rewards from epoch N are claimable from epoch N+1 onwards. When lisAster is unstaked, rewards will also stop accumulating. In line with Aster Chain’s epoch rules, Lista will batch process all deposited ASTER every week. Your deposit takes effect in the current epoch; staking rewards are claimable from the following epoch (Monday 00:00 UTC → Sunday 00:00 UTC) and are claimable in the next. lisAster’s first reward-generating epoch starts on June 1, 2026. ### Reward Structure Aster Chain distributes two reward streams every epoch: | Stream | Weekly Pool | Distribution Basis | | --------------- | ------------- | ------------------------------------------ | | Base APY | 150,000 ASTER | Pro-rata across all stakers by veASTER | | Loyalty Rewards | 300,000 ASTER | Pro-rata by Power (veASTER × Volume Boost) | By targeting maximum veASTER weight and the highest Volume Boost, lisAster positions depositors to capture a disproportionate share of both pools - particularly the larger Loyalty Rewards stream. Theoretical maximum power advantage vs. a short-term solo staker: Lista Power = max veASTER (4x) × max Volume Boost (1.25x) = 5x Solo Power = min veASTER (1x) × no boost (1.0x) = 1x Depending on a user's solo staking parameters, the effective power improvement through lisAster can be up to 5x. ### How are my lisAster rewards calculated? Deposited ASTER will be locked for up to 208 weeks and automatically renewed after each Epoch to maintain full veASTER weightage. Rewards are distributed weekly in ASTER, in proportion to the amount of lisAster staked. * Only staked lisAster earns rewards, depositing alone does not. * lisAster supplied as collateral in the \[lisAster/Aster] market, or used as smart collateral in the \[lisAster\&Aster/Aster] Smart Lending market, still counts as staked and earns rewards as per normal. * The staking cutoff is every Thursday at 08:00 (UTC). * Stake before the cutoff: Rewards will start accruing from the following Monday, with the first claim available on the Thursday after next. Stake after the cutoff: The staked amount will be counted in next week's batch, and your schedule is delayed by one week accordingly. ### DeFi Composability Use lisAster as collateral in the \[lisAster/Aster] market, or as smart collateral in the \[lisAster\&Aster/Aster] Smart Lending market. It remains in staked status while collateralized, and rewards continue to accrue — the same asset earns rewards and backs your borrowing at the same time. ### Exiting lisAster Because the underlying ASTER is permanently locked in the Aster staking contract, Lista does not offer a direct redemption mechanism. However, as lisAster can be freely transferred, it should be possible to exchange it into ASTER or even other tokens on the secondary market. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.bsc.lista.org/introduction/lisaster.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.