Aerodrome Executes 336K AERO Buyback Using Algorithmic Market-Aware Strategy
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.