Aerodrome Finance Breaks Volume Records in Epoch 63
Aerodrome Finance Breaks Volume Records in Epoch 63
🚀 $7.6B - Did They Really?
Aerodrome Finance achieved unprecedented growth in Epoch 63:
- Record-Breaking Volume: $7.6 billion traded over 7 days
- Daily Average: Over $1 billion in daily trading volume
- New Rewards Record: $7.712 million in Total Rewards distributed to veAERO voters
This marks significant growth from previous records, with Epoch 61 reaching $5.07 billion and Epoch 62 hitting $4.9 billion in volume.
The platform continues to demonstrate strong momentum in Base's DeFi ecosystem.
ETH volume on @base is soaring 🛫 Yesterday, @dexscreener reported that the WETH - USDC pool had the highest on-chain volume, nearly matching the combined volume of the next two highest pools. Additionally, it was Aerodrome's second-highest volume day ever, reaching $811.6
cbBTC Volume Dominance ✈️ Paired with USDC and WETH, cbBTC holds the top spot for onchain BTC pool volume, doubling the volume of the next highest pool. Consistently, @base remains the leading chain for trading major tokens.
Flight School Class 15 Wraps Up 👨🏽✈️ 1,950,000 veAERO were distributed via Flight School for Class 15 participants. Congrats if you were one of the 239 wallets that received a record 49% bonus for AERO locks. Flight School Class 16 is ongoing for the next 3 epochs. Join us
Flight School Changes 👨✈️ The first 10 classes of Flight School bought back and distributed over 27m veAERO. After the program's success attracting incentives and volume, we are adjusting the program to provide significant veAERO boosts for AERO lockers. Details below 👇
Aerodrome's Volume Ascent ✈️ Aerodrome's volume trajectory has shown continuous growth since Slipstream concentrated liquidity was launched. An all-time high volume of $926 million was set on October 25th. Aerodrome is the liquidity and volume leader on @base. 🔵
Voting Incentive Multiplier Update ✈️ In the last epoch, protocols that incentivized on Aerodrome experienced a 1.85x multiplier in LP rewards for every $veAERO voting incentive. Aerodrome is the most capital efficient DEX for protocols to build deep liquidity in DeFi.
Trade @SeiNetwork on Aerodrome ✈️ Thanks to @UniversalAsset_, $uSEI is now paired with $WETH and available for LPs, with $AERO incentives already flowing. Aerodrome aims to provide the best onchain pool for $SEI LP rewards and trade execution.
Swap Fees Rising 🛫 Aerodrome has broken another record, collecting $4.535 million in fees during this period. 100% of swap fees are distributed to veAERO voters. Aerodrome aims to attract coins from all ecosystems, positioning @base as the one-stop shop for trading.
New Universal Asset Launch ✈️ Trade @Aptos on Aerodrome. Courtesy of @UniversalAsset_, $uAPT is now paired with $WETH and available for LPs, with AERO incentives already flowing. @base, @UniversalAsset_ and Aerodrome provide a seamless UX to trade nearly everything on @base.
Total Rewards Ticking Up ✈️ Aerodrome's Total Rewards (fees + incentives) are on the rise. In just 14 months, $167.3 million of Total Rewards have been distributed to veAERO voters. Epoch 61 is on track to distribute another $6 million+ in rewards.🗳️
$1 Million Swap Fees for WETH - USDC 🛫 During Epoch 61, Aerodrome's WETH-USDC pool achieved nearly $2.5 billion in volume, generating over $1 million in swap fees. It's the highest volume pool onchain per @dexscreener, making Aerodrome the best place for trading majors. 🔵
Aerodrome Volume Goes Supersonic 🛫 Epoch 61 shattered the volume record, reaching $5.07 billion, with Slipstream accounting for 93%. A total of $6.1 million in Total Rewards (fees + incentives) was distributed to veAERO voters.
Volume Record Shattered 🛫 @base activity went supersonic as Aerodrome smashed its previous volume record by 15%. October 25th hit $926m in volume, with Slipstream accounting for 94% of the total volume. Only a matter of time before a $1b volume day.
Aerodrome Finance Continues Strategic Token Locking
Aerodrome Finance has completed another significant token acquisition and locking event: - **1.4M $AERO tokens** newly locked - Tokens allocated to support two key initiatives: 1. Aerodrome Public Goods Fund 2. Flight School program This follows a larger lock of 7.18M $AERO in March 2025, demonstrating continued commitment to protocol sustainability. *These strategic locks help ensure long-term protocol stability and community development.*
Aerodrome Slipstream LP Rewards Update
Latest Aerodrome liquidity pool rewards show strong yields across multiple pairs: - **EDGE-cbBTC** leads with ~522% APR - **WETH-BRETT** follows at ~237% - **USDC-LsETH** offering ~222% - **EURC-WETH** and **AERO-USDC** providing ~220% and ~210% respectively These rates represent a moderate decrease from previous days' highs, where some pairs exceeded 900% APR. New token launches including $XION and $PROMPT continue to maintain competitive yields. [View all LP opportunities](https://app.aerodrome.finance/liquidity)
Base Chain to Achieve Record Speed with Flashblocks Implementation
Base blockchain is implementing Flashblocks technology, promising significant performance improvements that could make it the fastest EVM-compatible chain. The upgrade is expected to deliver a 10x speed increase, potentially surpassing Solana's performance by 2x. Key impacts: - Enhanced trading experience on Base network - Improved efficiency for Aerodrome DEX operations - Faster transaction processing for Moonwell lending protocol The upgrade represents a major technical advancement for Base's ecosystem, particularly benefiting DeFi applications and users seeking faster transaction speeds.
Aerodrome Finance Dominates Base Protocol with $1B+ Q1 Net Deposits
Aerodrome Finance continues its strong performance on Base protocol, securing over $1 billion in net deposits during Q1 2025. Key highlights: - Represents ~30% of all net deposits on Base - Exceeds combined deposits of all other Base protocols - Follows strong 2024 performance with $1.3B TVL - Maintains position as Base's primary liquidity hub The platform's growth reinforces its role as the economic engine for Base, particularly in high-volume trading pools for ETH, BTC, USDC, and EURC.
Aerodrome Finance Weekly Update
Aerodrome continues to strengthen its position on Base with several key developments: - Introduction of the DeFi mullet concept - Enhanced capital efficiency through Chainlink integration - New Flight School airdrops launched - Further reduction in AERO circulating supply - New token listings: $PROMPT, $AAA, and $TIBBIR The protocol maintains its dominance in Base's DEX landscape, particularly in stablecoin trading and concentrated liquidity pools. Recent metrics show Aerodrome capturing ~70% of stablecoin volumes and maintaining superior yields compared to competitors. **Key Metrics:** - 413% 7-day median APR on ETH-USDC pool - 56% of total DEX volume on Base - $40B+ in Q1 2025 stablecoin volume