2026-01-14 14:28:14

Even with strong backing, Aster hasn't managed to overtake Hyperliquid's momentum in the market.

So here's the real question: can a founder without deep exchange expertise really challenge what Hyperliquid has built? The answer seems pretty clear from the current landscape. Project success isn't just about who's backing you—it's about execution, product fit, and understanding what traders actually need.

Hyperliquid's competitive edge speaks for itself.

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BlockchainArchaeologist

· 01-17 08:56

To be honest, no matter how much money is invested, it can't create a moat for the exchange. Aster's current approach seems unable to compete with Hyperliquid's product strength.

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ShortingEnthusiast

· 01-17 06:27

Stacking capital can't save it either; ultimately, it's about the team's capability. Aster's current situation is indeed a bit precarious.

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NewDAOdreamer

· 01-16 03:03

Accumulating funds can't save a project without strength; this is the reality.

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SocialAnxietyStaker

· 01-14 14:58

Really, no matter how much funding is added, it can't make up for the product gap.

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WhaleWatcher

· 01-14 14:56

Things that can't be built with capital alone ultimately have to be proven by the product.

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AirdropHunterWang

· 01-14 14:53

Honestly, no matter how much money you have, you can't save a team that doesn't understand trading. That's the reality.

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NftMetaversePainter

· 01-14 14:50

ngl, the whole "execution over backing" thing is kinda mid when you ignore the algorithmic primitives hyperliquid actually engineered into their protocol architecture... like, aster's ui is pretty but does it explore the topological elegance of orderbook design? doubt it

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