Aerodrome Finance Weekly Update
Aerodrome Finance Weekly Update
🚀 DeFi Gets A Mullet
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
Aerodrome Dominance on @base ✈️ In the past 30 days, Aerodrome has executed 56% of DEX volume on Base. That is more than every other DEX in the ecosystem…combined. Experience the Slipstream difference. Swap now.
Epoch 81 Recap ✈️ Aerodrome increased dominance on Base, accounting for an average of ~60% of daily DEX volumes. The epoch ended with over $2.6B in volume and $3.1M distributed as Voting Rewards.
With >$7 trillion in daily volume, the largest market in the world isn’t equities or crypto. It’s foreign exchange (FX). And @base is bringing it onchain — with Aerodrome as its liquidity hub. 🧵👇
Slipstream Dominance on Base 🔵✈️ YTD, across the top ETH and BTC pools on @base, Aerodrome has captured: ~86% of BTC volumes ($8.25 Billion) ~78% of ETH volumes ($30 Billion) Compared to just 14% and 22% from the competition, respectively:
Global Stablecoin Dominance on @base ✈️ In the last 24 hours, we've captured 70% of all stablecoin volumes on Base. Across all global stablecoin pairs. Swap and LP stables on Aerodrome today ✈️
Stablecoin Exposure on Base ✈️ Stablecoin volume on Aerodrome has grown 4000% year over year, reaching over $40B in Q1 2025 — compared to ~$1B in Q1 2024.
Aerodrome swaps just got an upgrade ✈️ Key improvements: ☀️ Redesigned → Clear, intuitive experience ✔️ Simplified → Fast, smooth transactions 📱 Mobile-optimized → Swap from anywhere Aerodrome is the front end of Base. Check it out today.
A few highlights from the last week: • The DeFi mullet is here • Capital Effiency on @base • Aerodrome + @chainlink • Flight School Airdrops • AERO Circulating Supply Reduction • New Arrivals ✈️: $PROMPT $AAA $TIBBIR
Swap Here. Get More. Aerodrome’s Slipstream concentrated liquidity consistently delivers the best swapping efficiency for major tokens on @base. Don’t settle for less (literally) 👇
The world's stablecoins are coming to @Base. And Aerodrome will be their home. In the last 24 hours, we've generated 10X+ more volume in stable-to-stable swaps than the competition 👇 Swap and LP stables on Aerodrome ✈️
goal is a stablecoin on @base for every global currency this year
A few highlights from the last week: • Foreign Exchange on Base 🔵 • Slipstream vs. Global Uniswap V4 • 7.18M $AERO Acquired & Locked 🔒 • Stablecoins have 🚀on Aerodrome • LP Hands-Free with ALM V2 • @Chainlink Automation goes live • New Arrivals ✈️: $LINK $PAAL
Aerodrome Finance Unveils Predictive Allocation System
Aerodrome Finance has announced a new **Predictive Allocation** system for its AMM protocol on Base. **Key Details:** - Full technical presentation available on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/live/KTLH_PqxBfc) - Builds on previously teased prediction features from November 2025 - Represents an update to the protocol's liquidity distribution mechanism The system appears to modify how Aerodrome's vote-lock governance model allocates token emissions across liquidity pools. Further technical specifications are outlined in the presentation video.
Aero Unveils Predictive Allocation Primitive at EthCC[9]
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At EthCC[9], Aero announced the launch of **Predictive Allocation**, a new onchain primitive for its AMM platform. - The announcement was made live by @wagmiAlexander - Full details are available in the official announcement video - This follows a March 16 teaser about "something totally new" coming to Aero The new primitive represents a significant protocol upgrade, though specific technical details and implementation timeline were not disclosed in the initial announcement.
Base Covers 100% Gas Costs Plus USDC Cashback for veAERO Holders Until April 25
**Base Boost Rewards Program Details:** **For veAERO holders:** - 100% onchain transaction costs covered - 100% USDC cash back on gas fees **For all other users:** - 100% onchain transaction costs covered **Program Duration:** Now through April 25th This initiative makes transacting on Base essentially free for veAERO token holders, who receive both gas coverage and cashback. All Base users benefit from covered transaction costs during this period.
Aerodrome PGF Locks 825K AERO Tokens in Latest Buyback
The Aerodrome Protocol Growth Fund (PGF) has purchased and max-locked 825,000 AERO tokens through its market-aware buyback program. **Key figures:** - 825K AERO acquired and locked in latest buyback - ~70M AERO total acquired and locked over the past year - Tokens secured through PGF, Flight School, and Relay programs The protocol continues its systematic token acquisition strategy, with the upcoming Momentum Fund launch on the horizon. These buybacks reduce circulating supply by permanently locking tokens, a mechanism designed to support long-term protocol sustainability.
✈️ Aerodrome Slipstream Rewards Hit 1,241% APR
Aerodrome Finance has released its latest Slipstream liquidity provider rewards for March 6, 2026, with several pools offering triple-digit annual percentage rates. **Top Performing Pools:** - WETH-FAI: ~1,241% APR - WETH-GIZA: ~659% APR - USDC-wtCOIN: ~577% APR - WETH-BNKR: ~372% APR - WETH-VVV: ~347% APR - WETH-AERO: ~237% APR These rewards are available to liquidity providers who deposit assets into the corresponding pools on Base network. The rates represent the current incentive structure designed to attract liquidity to Aerodrome's AMM platform. [Deposit liquidity](link)