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 Executes 617K AERO Buyback as S&P Integration Goes Live on Base
Aerodrome Finance completed a 617,000 AERO token buyback this week while launching cash back features on the Base app. The S&P index integration is now active on the platform. **Key Updates:** - 617K AERO buyback executed - Cash back program live on Base app - S&P index trading available on Aerodrome - Flight School program concluded - veMEZO claims now available for veAERO voters **Governance Activity:** The protocol released data comparing token locks versus emissions, providing transparency on tokenomics. An Aerodrome presentation became the most viewed talk at EthCC, indicating growing institutional interest. veAERO holders can now claim veMEZO tokens as part of the cross-protocol rewards program.
Base Boost Rewards Distribution Delayed Until After April 25th
**Wallet limits are now in effect for Base Boost Rewards.** The distribution of Base Boost Rewards has been postponed and will occur after April 25th. Users should be aware that wallet limits apply to this rewards program. **Key Details:** - Rewards distribution: After April 25th - Wallet limits: Active - Platform: Base network This follows previous announcements about the Base rewards program, which typically offers up to 10.6% APR for holding favorite tokens, plus daily winning opportunities.
Aerodrome Offers Gas Rebates on Base App Through April 25
Aerodrome Finance is running a cashback promotion on the Base app until April 25. **veAERO holders receive:** - 100% onchain costs covered - 200% cash back on gas costs **All other users receive:** - 100% onchain costs covered - 100% cash back on gas costs The promotion applies to swaps made through the [Aerodrome mini-app on Base](https://base.app/app/aerodrome.finance/mini?utm_source=aero&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=miniapp_onboarding_mar2026). This builds on the Base Boost Rewards program that launched in late March, which initially covered onchain costs and offered USDC cashback for veAERO holders.
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. Previous buybacks include 1.4M AERO on April 1st and 856K AERO in February, demonstrating consistent execution of the program.
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.