The Aerodrome Foundation's Public Goods Fund (PGF) completed a 336K AERO token buyback on July 22, 2026, using its algorithmic Momentum Fund framework.
Key Details:
- The buyback follows a rules-based, market-aware approach rather than fixed schedules or team intuition
- All acquired tokens are permanently locked to ensure long-term protocol alignment
- The model scales deployment based on market conditions, concentrating resources during optimal periods
Cumulative Impact:
- Nearly 200M AERO has been bought back and locked through PGF, Flight School, Relay and related initiatives
- In 2026 alone, buybacks and locks exceed 25M AERO
- The PGF has acquired nearly 50M AERO since inception
The programmatic approach represents a shift from traditional buyback methods, using algorithmic parameters to determine timing and size of purchases based on market dynamics.
25M $AERO Acquired & Locked in 2026 ✈️ This week, the Aerodrome PGF executed an 89K AERO buyback. Combined with relay and other efforts, 2026 buybacks & locks now exceed 25M AERO.
170K $AERO Buyback ✈️ The Aerodrome PGF has acquired and locked 170K AERO as part of its programmatic market-aware buyback. 190M+ AERO has been acquired and locked to date via the PGF, Flight School, and Relay.
The Aerodrome PGF follows a programmatic buyback model. The model scales deployment based on market conditions, concentrating resources when it matters most. All tokens acquired are locked, compounding long-term alignment. For more on the market-aware approach 👇
497K $AERO Buyback ✈️ The Aerodrome PGF has acquired and locked 497K AERO as part of its programmatic market-aware buyback. 190M+ AERO has been acquired and locked to date via the PGF, Flight School, and Relay.
Historically, protocols have relied on fixed schedules or on team intuition for buybacks. The Aerodrome Foundation's Momentum Fund instead employs a rules-based, algorithmic approach. For more on this framework 👇
Another week. Another buyback ✈️ The Aerodrome PGF has acquired & locked 87K $AERO as part of its programmatic, market-aware buyback model. To date, the Public Goods Fund has acquired nearly 50M AERO since its inception.
Aero Predictive Allocation FAQ Released Ahead of Launch
Aerodrome has published a detailed FAQ on **Predictive Allocation**, a new primitive coming with the Aero upgrade. **Key Context:** - Aero launch is approaching following audit progress updates - AERO recently listed on Binance - Platform has distributed 35M in voter rewards year-to-date - 214K AERO buyback completed The FAQ provides technical details on how Predictive Allocation will function within the upgraded protocol. This follows previous announcements about Aero's development timeline and integration with AI agents. [Read the full FAQ](https://aero.xyz/articles/aero-predictive-allocation-faq/)
Aerodrome Introduces Predictive Allocation for Liquidity Management
Aerodrome Finance is implementing a new **Predictive Allocation** mechanism designed to improve how liquidity moves across its platform. The system aims to deliver three core benefits: - More responsive capital formation - Potential for revenue generation - Efficient distribution of rewards The mechanism works by directing liquidity to where markets are likely to need it next, rather than where it currently exists. This forward-looking approach could help capital find its most valuable uses across the protocol. While Aerodrome will initially apply Predictive Allocation to liquidity formation, the underlying framework has broader potential. The mechanism could extend to any domain where decisions must be made under uncertainty and capital needs to be allocated efficiently.
Aerodrome Launches Agent Integration for Autonomous DeFi Trading
Aerodrome Finance has released a new SDK that enables AI agents to execute DeFi operations autonomously while maintaining user custody of private keys. **Key Features:** - Agents can build ready-to-sign transactions for swaps, liquidity management, and LP reward claims - Local-first architecture ensures full privacy - Real-time onchain calls without key exposure **Getting Started:** 1. Install the Sugar SDK 2. Add RPC endpoint 3. Use CLI or enable agent automation The integration allows users to delegate complex DeFi tasks to AI agents while retaining complete control over their assets. Full documentation available at [Aerodrome Agents](https://aerodrome-finance.github.io/agents/).
MXNB-USDC Pool Now Eligible for AERO Emissions on Aerodrome

The **MXNB-USDC liquidity pool** on Aerodrome Finance is now receiving AERO token emissions. - Bitso's MXNB stablecoin joins the Base ecosystem's central liquidity hub - Pool participants can now earn AERO emissions as incentives - Emissions are currently active and flowing to liquidity providers This follows a similar integration of MUSD from Mezo Network in March 2026, expanding Aerodrome's stablecoin offerings on Base.