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 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.