In the fast-paced world of DeFi on Solana, opportunities to farm airdrop points can turn into serious gains if you play your cards right. Recently, a trader going by @FabianoSolana on X dropped a bombshell thread about racking up a whopping 1.5 million Aster points in just 10 hours using a custom trading bot. If you're into meme tokens or hunting for the next big airdrop, this is the kind of intel that could make your day—or your portfolio.

What Is Aster DEX and Why the Hype Around Its Airdrop?

For those new to the scene, Aster DEX is a rising star in the decentralized exchange space, supporting chains like Solana, Ethereum, BNB, and Arbitrum. It's designed for perpetual trading (perps) and competes head-on with platforms like Hyperliquid. The real buzz comes from its Genesis Stage 2 airdrop, where a massive 53.5% of the total $ASTER supply is up for grabs based on Rh points—essentially what the community calls Aster points—earned through trading volume, holding positions, and other activities.

This airdrop isn't your average giveaway; it's structured in epochs, with rewards scaling based on platform activity. As trading volumes explode (we're talking 30x increases), so do the token allocations. Sites like Boxmining break it down further, highlighting how users can maximize rewards by farming strategically.

Breaking Down the Trader's Epic Farming Session

@FabianoSolana shared his experience farming these points with a bot, which automated trades to rack up volume efficiently. In his words, it took just 10 hours to hit 1.5M points, despite shelling out around $300-400 in fees (a small price for the potential payout). But he didn't stop at bragging—he crunched the "moon math" to show what this could mean for $ASTER holders.

Here's the quick rundown from his calculations:

• Total airdrop for Stage 2: 4% of supply, equating to about 320M $ASTER tokens (valued at roughly $600M assuming $2 per token).
• Broken into 4 epochs, with adjusted splits due to skyrocketing volumes:
  • Epoch 1: 0.25% → 20M tokens ≈ $40M
  • Epoch

    - Aster DEX is likely a decentralized exchange, possibly on Solana, with an airdrop program.
    2: 0.5% → 40M tokens ≈ $80M

  • Epoch 3: 2% → 160M tokens ≈ $320M
  • Epoch 4: 1.25% → 100M tokens ≈ $200M
• Grand total value: $640M
• With Epoch 3 wrapping up soon and around 250B total points in play, he estimates $0.0008 per point. That turns his 1.5M points into about $1,200 worth of $ASTER.

Of course, dilution could happen in Epoch 4, but the message is clear: jump in now. He even tossed out a referral code (5e58A6) for anyone looking to get started on Aster DEX.

Community Reactions and Bot Farming Concerns

The thread sparked a mix of envy, skepticism, and tips from the crypto crowd. Some users worried about bots being filtered out of the airdrop, but @FabianoSolana reassured that since bots generate fees (which fund the rewards), they're likely safe. Others shared their own finds, like a potential OG $ASTHERUS token on Solana, or lamented missed opportunities with memes like "Rip."

One reply highlighted the risks: after spending $70 on fees, a user only netted 200K points, underscoring that bot efficiency matters. As Crypto News points out, strategies like using multipliers from team referrals can supercharge your farming.

Why This Matters for Meme Token Enthusiasts

While Aster itself isn't a pure meme token, its DEX ecosystem is a playground for trading volatile assets, including memes on Solana. Farming points here could indirectly boost your meme plays by unlocking $ASTER rewards to reinvest. Plus, with the airdrop deadline looming on October 5 (and claims by October 17 per MEXC Blog), this is prime time to dive in.

If you're farming or trading on Aster, share your tips in the comments. And remember, always DYOR—crypto moves fast, and airdrops like this can be game-changers or fadeaways.

Tips to Get Started with Aster Farming

Ready to farm your own Aster points? Here's a simple guide:

• Sign Up and Fund: Head to Aster DEX, deposit assets like USDT or SOL, and switch to pro mode for advanced trading.
• Use Referrals: Codes like the one shared can give point multipliers—check community guides on Medium.
• Automate Wisely: If bots are your thing, ensure they're compliant to avoid any airdrop exclusions.
• Track Epochs: Stage 2 ends soon, so focus on high-volume trades to maximize Rh points.

Stay tuned to Meme Insider for more breakdowns on airdrops, farming strategies, and the wild world of meme tokens on blockchain.