Aerodrome Hits 180M AERO Buybacks as Tron Arrives on Base
Aerodrome Hits 180M AERO Buybacks as Tron Arrives on Base
✈️ 180M tokens locked
Major Milestones
- Aerodrome's Public Goods Fund reached 180M AERO in total buybacks and locks across all initiatives
- Tron network integrated with Base, expanding cross-chain capabilities
- Nearly 50% of AERO supply now locked with average duration of 3.7 years
Liquidity & Governance
The protocol maintains strong holder commitment with 94% of locks set to auto-max and over 15,000 veAERO holders. To date, $457M+ has been distributed to voters.
Market Performance
Slipstream LP rewards continue showing competitive yields, with select pairs offering triple-digit APRs. The platform has become the dominant venue for cbAssets and FX trading on Base.
Alex Cutler discussed the protocol's development on the Cointelegraph podcast, while the upcoming Momentum Fund prepares to launch.
Highlights From The Last Week 👇 • 4M in AERO Buybacks ✈️ • Aerodrome is the home of cbAssets • Revenue vs. Net Emissions • Founder Friday X Spaces w/ @buildonbase • Onchain FX = Just-in-time money⚡ • Alex Cutler joins @CultivateCrypto pod • Earn more on Aerodrome
In the last year, Aerodrome's top $BTC pool generated $30 billion in volume, 150% more than the next-best pool across the EVM. Aerodrome is the home of Bitcoin onchain ✈️
Since launch, Aerodrome has generated 95% of all $cbLTC volumes on @base, facilitating ~150 million in wrapped LTC trades to date. Aerodrome is the home of cbAssets on @base.
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180M AERO All-Time Buybacks & Locks ✈️ The Aerodrome Public Goods Fund has acquired and max-locked 665K AERO. Combined with Flight School and other initiatives, total buybacks and locks now exceed 180M $AERO. Next stop, the Momentum Fund.
In the last week, Aerodrome’s top $BNKR pool compensated staked LPs nearly 5x as much per dollar of liquidity compared to the competition. In this new onchain era, there is only one moat: Maximal Value Distribution.
Maximum Value Distribution. That's it. That's the tweet.
Aerodrome has distributed over $440M to veAERO voters to date. Here's how to earn 👇 1️⃣Lock. The longer you lock, the more you earn 2️⃣Vote for pools to earn their fees & incentives 3️⃣Earn. Every single week Yield made simple.
Epoch 130 Recap ✈️ Aerodrome dominance on @base continues into 2026 as epoch 130 comes to a close. Here are the numbers: 📈 $1.9B+ in total volume 🗳️ $1.2M+ distributed in voting rewards 💱 $1.3M+ in swap fees 🔒 3.1M AERO locked
Epoch 129 Recap ✈️ Aerodrome revenues surpassed $10M on the year as Epoch 129 came to a close. Here's the breakdown: 📈 $2.08B+ in total volume 🗳️ $1.65M+ distributed in voting rewards 💱 $1.70M+ in swap fees 🔒 2.4M AERO locked
Highlights From The Last Week👇 • The unified liquidity layer is coming • Tron lands on @base • 180M AERO All-Time Buybacks & Locks • Locked Tokens=Locked in • $ETH liquidity goes further on Aerodrome • Onchain FX 🌎 • Alex Cutler x @cointelegraph pod • Earn more on $BTC
Highlights From The Last Week 👇 • Lock. Vote. Earn. ✈️ • Aerodrome 🤝 Transparency • $SOL volume surges past 500M 🛫 • Aero Launch • Aerodrome adopts the ERC-8021 standard • Aerodrome is the home of FX onchain 🌎 • Building from first principles
Aerodrome PGF Acquires 617K AERO in Weekly Buyback
The Aerodrome Protocol Growth Fund (PGF) has purchased and max-locked 617,000 AERO tokens through its market-aware buyback program. **Key figures:** - 617K AERO acquired this week - Over 184M AERO total locked through PGF, Flight School, and other programs - 18M AERO acquired year-to-date The buyback is part of Aerodrome's ongoing strategy to reduce circulating supply and support token value. The PGF uses a market-aware model to time purchases strategically. All acquired tokens are max-locked, removing them from circulation. This marks another consistent week of buyback activity following a 1.4M AERO purchase the previous week.
Aerodrome Offers Cash Back on Base App Swaps Through April 25
Aerodrome Finance is running a limited-time cash back promotion on its Base app mini-app. Users who make swaps through the platform will receive cash back rewards. **Key Details:** - Promotion runs from now through April 25th - Cash back applies to every swap made on the Aerodrome mini-app - Wallet limits apply to the promotion - Available through the [Base app](https://base.app/app/aerodrome.finance/mini?utm_source=aero&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=miniapp_onboarding_mar2026) The incentive program appears designed to drive user adoption of Aerodrome's mini-app integration on Base, offering direct financial rewards for trading activity during the promotional window.
S&P 500 Token Sees 45x Volume Surge in First Week on Aerodrome
The tokenized S&P 500 product **$deSPXA** experienced significant growth in its first week on Aerodrome Finance, with daily trading volumes jumping from $22,000 to over $1 million. The token launched on Aerodrome's decentralized exchange on Base, offering: - Tokenized exposure to the S&P 500 index - No minimum investment requirements - No waitlist for access - Free transferability on the Base network This represents a practical implementation of bringing traditional equity market exposure onchain through decentralized infrastructure.
Aerodrome Leads DEX Revenue, Outpacing Next Four Combined
Aerodrome claimed the top spot for revenue generation among decentralized exchanges last week. The platform distributed returns to holders equivalent to the combined total of the next four highest-earning DEXs. **Key Points:** - Aerodrome ranked #1 in onchain DEX revenue - Holder distributions matched the next 4 DEXs combined - Additional revenue streams planned for the Aero token The announcement signals continued growth for the Base-native liquidity hub as it expands its revenue model.
Aerodrome Finance Announces Three-Round Audit Process Before July Mainnet Launch
Aerodrome Finance has outlined its path to mainnet deployment, scheduled for July. The protocol will undergo three separate audit rounds beginning this month, followed by a bug bounty program before the final launch. **Timeline:** - Three rounds of security audits starting in April - Bug bounty program - Mainnet launch in July The structured approach emphasizes security and thorough testing before deployment on Base.