Background

Aerodrome

Aerodrome Finance is a next-generation AMM designed to serve as Base's  central liquidity hub, combining a powerful liquidity incentive engine,  vote-lock governance model, and friendly user experience. Aerodrome  inherits the latest features from Velodrome V2. Aerodrome NFTs vote to  distribute token emissions and receive incentives and fees generated by  the protocol.

Integrationstwitter

O Exchange Joins Aerodrome's Liquidity Incentive Program

Thu 11th Jun 2026
The O-USDC trading pool on Aerodrome Finance is now eligible to receive AERO token emissions. **Key Details:** - O Exchange ([o1_exchange](https://twitter.com/o1_exchange)) becomes the latest project to join Aerodrome's incentive program - The O-USDC pool will begin receiving AERO emissions to boost liquidity - This follows similar additions including CADD, ZEST, and MXNB pools in recent weeks Aerodrome operates as Base's central liquidity hub, using token emissions to incentivize liquidity providers. Projects that receive AERO emissions can attract deeper liquidity for their tokens through these rewards.
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Aerodrome Launches Predictive Allocation to Shift Liquidity Before Demand Hits

Thu 18th Jun 2026
Aerodrome is rolling out **Predictive Allocation**, a new mechanism designed to position liquidity where demand is expected, rather than where it has already occurred. The upgrade represents a shift in how decentralized exchanges manage liquidity distribution. Instead of reacting to trading activity after it happens, the system aims to anticipate market movements. **Key points:** - The mechanism attempts to forecast where trading demand will emerge - Liquidity providers could potentially capture more fees by being positioned ahead of market activity - Developers frame this as an evolution in onchain market structure The approach differs from traditional AMM models that allocate liquidity based on historical trading patterns. By incorporating predictive elements, Aerodrome is testing whether markets can become more efficient through anticipatory positioning. Full details: [CoinDesk article](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/12/aerodrome-is-turning-liquidity-into-a-prediction-market-with-its-biggest-upgrade-yet)
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AER Engine Updates and Aero Launch Parameters Revealed

Mon 15th Jun 2026
Aerodrome Finance has shared the latest updates on its AER engine and launch parameters for the new Aero platform. **Key Updates:** - New details released about the AER engine functionality - Launch parameters for the all-new Aero have been finalized - This follows three new features announced in April ahead of the Aero launch The updates build on Aerodrome's position as Base's central liquidity hub, which combines a liquidity incentive engine with vote-lock governance. [Read the full announcement](link to original content)

Aerodrome Launches AI Agent Integration with Local-First Privacy Controls

Thu 11th Jun 2026
Aerodrome Finance has introduced AI agent integration that allows automated interactions with the protocol while maintaining user custody of private keys. **Key Features:** - Local-first architecture keeps keys on user devices - Real-time onchain transaction execution - Full privacy protection **Getting Started:** 1. Install the Sugar SDK 2. Add RPC configuration 3. Use CLI or enable agent automation The integration enables AI agents to execute trades and manage liquidity on Aerodrome without requiring users to share private keys. All operations run locally on user machines, ensuring security while enabling automated DeFi strategies. Full documentation available at [aerodrome-finance.github.io/agents](https://aerodrome-finance.github.io/agents/)

Aerodrome Expands to Arc as Platform Surpasses $400B Trading Volume

Mon 8th Jun 2026
Aerodrome Finance is expanding to Arc while crossing $400 billion in all-time trading volume. The platform has integrated AI agent functionality and completed a 497,000 $AERO token buyback. **Key developments:** - Platform expansion to Arc network - $400B all-time volume milestone reached - AI agents can now interact with Aerodrome - New MEV-resistant pool launched - $VELVET establishes presence on platform The protocol continues building its liquidity infrastructure with enhanced LP rewards and updates to the Aero economy. Aerodrome maintains its position as Base's primary decentralized exchange, having processed half of its total volume in the past year alone.

Aerodrome Finance Prepares Aero Launch on Arc with LP Rewards and Revenue Sharing

Mon 15th Jun 2026
Aerodrome Finance is deploying functionality that will enable swaps and liquidity provision for select trading pairs. **Key Features:** - Tokenholders will direct rewards to liquidity providers - Participants can earn exchange revenue on Arc - sAERO holders will live-allocate AERO rewards to liquidity pools - Stakers earn exchange revenue in real time as it accrues - Allocations can be shifted at frequent intervals with instant reward redirection The deployment represents the next phase for the Base-native AMM's liquidity infrastructure. Further details are expected soon.

Aero Introduces Momentum Fund with Market-Aware Buybacks

Mon 15th Jun 2026
Aerodrome Finance has announced the **Momentum Fund**, a new component of its economic infrastructure that will execute market-aware buybacks. **Key Details:** - The Momentum Fund represents a core mandate within Aero's updated economic stack - Market-aware buybacks will be implemented as part of the protocol's new economic engine - This initiative is part of broader changes to Aero's tokenomics and value accrual mechanisms The protocol has published detailed documentation about the new economic model, including the AER engine and buyback mechanisms. For complete details: [The AER Engine and the Aero Economy](https://aero.xyz/articles/the-aer-engine-and-the-aero-economy/)

Aerodrome PGF Locks 497K AERO Tokens in Latest Buyback Round

Mon 15th Jun 2026
The Aerodrome Protocol Growth Fund (PGF) has completed another buyback, acquiring and locking 497,000 AERO tokens through its automated market-aware program. **Key Details:** - Latest buyback adds 497K AERO to locked supply - Total locked through all programs now exceeds 190 million AERO - Tokens acquired via PGF, Flight School, and Relay initiatives - Buyback follows programmatic, market-aware execution model The PGF continues its systematic approach to reducing circulating supply while supporting token value. Previous buybacks in May acquired 177K AERO over an 8-day period, with cumulative efforts reaching 180M+ tokens at that time. All acquired tokens are max-locked, removing them from circulation and contributing to the protocol's long-term tokenomics strategy.
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Velvet Capital Migrates Protocol-Owned Liquidity to Aerodrome on Base

Mon 15th Jun 2026
Velvet Capital has moved its protocol-owned liquidity from competing platforms to Aerodrome Finance on Base. **Key Details:** - Migration enables protocols to stake liquidity for maximum earnings - Positions Velvet to contribute to Base's highest-volume pools - $VELVET token now available for swapping and liquidity provision on Aerodrome The move follows a similar migration by OpenVPP in March 2026, suggesting a trend of protocols consolidating liquidity on Aerodrome's AMM infrastructure. Aerodrome serves as Base's central liquidity hub, offering protocols enhanced fee generation and staking opportunities through its vote-lock governance model.
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MXNB-USDC Pool Now Eligible for AERO Emissions on Aerodrome

Thu 11th Jun 2026
The **MXNB-USDC liquidity pool** on Aerodrome Finance is now receiving AERO token emissions. - Bitso's MXNB stablecoin joins the Base ecosystem's central liquidity hub - Pool participants can now earn AERO emissions as incentives - Emissions are currently active and flowing to liquidity providers This follows a similar integration of MUSD from Mezo Network in March 2026, expanding Aerodrome's stablecoin offerings on Base.
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