FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are private keys stored?

Private keys are stored and encrypted by Turnkey, which was founded by the team that built Coinbase Custody. Only you have access to your private key as it is stored with Turnkey’s verifiably secure enclaves. You can use the /security command to setup 2FA with biometric passkeys (Touch ID/Face ID).

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How do I withdraw funds from Aster?

You can always export your private key in /settings. You can also withdraw to another wallet you own on the Aster L1 using the /withdraw command. Then, you can withdraw USDC from the Aster L1 to Solana using the Aster UI.

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How can I connect my existing Aster account to Aster?

Use the /accounts command, and then you can attach your existing Aster account by pressing “Add New Aster Account”. You’ll then be prompted to enter your wallet address and to generate an API key, which we’ll use to authenticate your account.

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What fees are collected on trades by Aster?

There is a 0.05% on futures trades, and a 0.5% fee on spot trades (only sells - there are no fees on spot buys). There is no fee on bridging or liquidations.

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Why haven’t my bridged funds come through yet?

There is a minimum deposit limit of 10 USDC to initiate the bridging process. If you’ve deposited at least 10 USDC and have not received it on Aster yet, run any command to initiate the bridging process.

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I accidentally sent SOL / ETH / USDT / etc to my wallet instead of USDC. How can I recover it?

If you’ve sent a non-USDC asset to either your EVM or Solana wallet, run /settings to export your EVM private key (Export private key) or your Solana private key (Export Solana key). Then, you can import it to a wallet of your choice to recover your funds.

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Any trading tips?

Don’t get liquidated.