Universal Asset Expands on Aerodrome with uAPT and uNEAR Pairs
Universal Asset Expands on Aerodrome with uAPT and uNEAR Pairs
馃殌 Base Gets More Universal
Universal Asset continues its expansion on Base's Aerodrome platform with two significant launches:
- uAPT/WETH: Aptos token pair now available for liquidity providers
- uNEAR/WETH: NEAR token pair added to trading options
Both pairs feature active AERO incentives for liquidity providers. These additions strengthen Aerodrome's position as Base's central liquidity hub, enabling seamless trading of cross-chain assets.
Want to participate? Liquidity providers can now deposit in either pool to earn AERO rewards.
New Launch Alert 鉁堬笍 Trade $uNEAR on Aerodrome. Courtesy of @UniversalAsset_, $uNEAR is now paired with $WETH and available for LPs, with AERO incentives already flowing. @base, @UniversalAsset_ and Aerodrome provide a seamless UX to trade nearly everything on @base.
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.
Aerodrome Finance Weekly Update
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