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Arc mainnet is scheduled to go live on **September 16**. **Key Details:** - LI.FI will provide integration support from Day 1 - Developers building apps, wallets, or neobanks on Arc can integrate LI.FI for immediate access to swaps and cross-chain liquidity - The integration aims to provide universal liquidity access from launch This launch represents a significant milestone for the Arc ecosystem, with infrastructure partners already positioned to support developers and users from the first day of operation.

Aerodrome has published a detailed FAQ on **Predictive Allocation**, a new primitive coming with the Aero upgrade. **Key Context:** - Aero launch is approaching following audit progress updates - AERO recently listed on Binance - Platform has distributed 35M in voter rewards year-to-date - 214K AERO buyback completed The FAQ provides technical details on how Predictive Allocation will function within the upgraded protocol. This follows previous announcements about Aero's development timeline and integration with AI agents. [Read the full FAQ](https://aero.xyz/articles/aero-predictive-allocation-faq/)

Aerodrome Finance is implementing a new **Predictive Allocation** mechanism designed to improve how liquidity moves across its platform. The system aims to deliver three core benefits: - More responsive capital formation - Potential for revenue generation - Efficient distribution of rewards The mechanism works by directing liquidity to where markets are likely to need it next, rather than where it currently exists. This forward-looking approach could help capital find its most valuable uses across the protocol. While Aerodrome will initially apply Predictive Allocation to liquidity formation, the underlying framework has broader potential. The mechanism could extend to any domain where decisions must be made under uncertainty and capital needs to be allocated efficiently.

Aerodrome Finance has released a new SDK that enables AI agents to execute DeFi operations autonomously while maintaining user custody of private keys. **Key Features:** - Agents can build ready-to-sign transactions for swaps, liquidity management, and LP reward claims - Local-first architecture ensures full privacy - Real-time onchain calls without key exposure **Getting Started:** 1. Install the Sugar SDK 2. Add RPC endpoint 3. Use CLI or enable agent automation The integration allows users to delegate complex DeFi tasks to AI agents while retaining complete control over their assets. Full documentation available at [Aerodrome Agents](https://aerodrome-finance.github.io/agents/).

The Aerodrome Foundation's Public Goods Fund (PGF) completed a 336K AERO token buyback on July 22, 2026, using its algorithmic Momentum Fund framework. **Key Details:** - The buyback follows a rules-based, market-aware approach rather than fixed schedules or team intuition - All acquired tokens are permanently locked to ensure long-term protocol alignment - The model scales deployment based on market conditions, concentrating resources during optimal periods **Cumulative Impact:** - Nearly 200M AERO has been bought back and locked through PGF, Flight School, Relay and related initiatives - In 2026 alone, buybacks and locks exceed 25M AERO - The PGF has acquired nearly 50M AERO since inception The programmatic approach represents a shift from traditional buyback methods, using algorithmic parameters to determine timing and size of purchases based on market dynamics.