PANews reported on December 18th that, according to an official Aster announcement, the Stage 4 airdrop will end on December 21, 2025 at 23:59 (UTC), representing 1.5% of the total token supply. The claim query function will open on January 14, 2026, with the official claim period starting on January 28th. Users can choose to claim 50% immediately, with the remaining 50% being burned; or wait until April to unlock and claim the full share. The airdrop features a flexible unlocking mechanism to encourage long-term user participation.