Aerodrome

The Aerodrome Public Goods Fund executed another programmatic buyback, acquiring and locking 87,000 AERO tokens. **Key Details:** - Part of the PGF's ongoing market-aware buyback model - Total PGF acquisitions now approach 50M AERO since inception - Follows previous week's 216K AERO buyback **2026 Buyback Activity:** - Combined efforts (PGF, Flight School, Relay) have locked over 25M AERO this year - Total program has acquired 190M+ AERO to date - Recent buybacks: 497K (June 12), 170K (June 18), 89K (June 24) The consistent weekly buybacks demonstrate the protocol's commitment to reducing circulating supply through its automated acquisition program.

The wrapped iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF token (wtSGOV) by st0x_io is now eligible to receive AERO emissions on Aerodrome Finance. **Key Details:** - wtSGOV pools can now earn AERO token emissions - Incentives are active and emissions have begun - The token represents exposure to short-term U.S. Treasury bonds This integration allows liquidity providers in wtSGOV pools to earn additional rewards through Aerodrome's emission system, bringing traditional finance instruments into DeFi yield opportunities on Base.

Aerodrome Finance is nearing 60% of daily decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume on Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 network. **Key Points:** - The protocol has maintained over 50% market share for multiple consecutive days - This represents continued growth from previous periods where it held the majority of Base's DEX activity - Aerodrome functions as Base's primary liquidity hub using an AMM (automated market maker) model The platform combines liquidity incentives with vote-lock governance, where NFT holders vote on token emission distribution and earn protocol fees.

Aerodrome Finance achieved a significant milestone in Q2 2026, generating more than half of all onchain foreign exchange spot volume. This marks the first time a single decentralized exchange has captured more FX volume than all other DEXs combined for an entire quarter. **Key metrics:** - Over 50% market share of onchain FX spot volume in Q2 - $2B+ in volume with nearly half of all spot FX settling on the platform - Market share doubled year-to-date - 25M $AERO tokens acquired and locked to date The platform has established itself as the primary venue for onchain foreign exchange trading, particularly on Base. This dominance represents a shift in how decentralized FX markets are consolidating around specific liquidity hubs.

Multiple protocols are moving their liquidity to Aerodrome, Base's central AMM hub. **Recent migrations include:** - OpenServ AI relocated protocol-owned liquidity from competitors - Degen Token moved $2.75M in protocol-owned assets to Aerodrome pools Protocols cite Slipstream execution and improved efficiency as key reasons for the switch. The migrations demonstrate growing adoption of Aerodrome's liquidity infrastructure on Base. [Learn more about Aerodrome](https://aerodrome.finance)

Aerodrome Finance has introduced a new economic framework centered around buybacks and the AER engine. The protocol is restructuring its tokenomics to create a more sustainable economic model. **Key Changes:** - Implementation of a buyback mechanism for the AERO token - Introduction of the AER engine as the core economic driver - New approach to value distribution within the protocol The changes aim to strengthen the protocol's economic sustainability while maintaining its role as Base's central liquidity hub. Full details are available in the official documentation. [Read the full article](https://aero.xyz/articles/the-aer-engine-and-the-aero-economy/)

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.

Aerodrome Finance has completed its initial Aero audits and reached $300 billion in all-time ETH trading volume. **Key Developments:** - Initial Aero audits now complete - Platform now accessible for AI agents - $300B milestone in cumulative ETH volume - 190M $AERO tokens acquired and locked - $TEA token launches through Aero Ignition program The platform continues expanding its infrastructure with the [Dromos Labs](https://twitter.com/DromosLabs) origin story and predictive allocation features. These updates build on previous progress, including ongoing audits and a 624K AERO buyback announced in April.

Aerodrome Finance is rolling out MEV-resistant pool upgrades, requiring liquidity providers to migrate their positions. **Affected Pools:** - CL200-cbBTC/AERO - CL200-WETH/TOWNS - CL200-WETH/VIRTUAL - CL200-WETH/RECALL - CL200-DIEM/VVV - CL100-cbBTC/cbDOGE - CL100-WETH/VIRTUAL - CL1-USDC/RECALL Liquidity providers in these pools need to migrate to the new versions to continue earning optimal emissions. The migration is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements following the launch of Aero, with early data showing positive impact from the MEV-resistant design.

Aerodrome Finance has rolled out significant platform improvements this week, expanding its reach and functionality. **Key Developments:** - DEX integration now live across 87 countries, marking substantial geographic expansion - Protocol upgrades implemented to enhance the Lock. Vote. Earn. mechanism - New focus on locked token economics with "Locked Tokens = Locked In" initiative - Predictive Allocation livestream scheduled to explain upcoming features The updates build on recent momentum, including a 617K $AERO buyback and the conclusion of Flight School. veAERO voters can now claim veMEZO tokens as part of the ecosystem's evolving governance structure. Aerodrome continues positioning itself as Base's central liquidity hub, with these upgrades aimed at improving user experience and strengthening its AMM infrastructure.