Aerodrome

The Aerodrome Public Goods Fund executed a buyback of 262,000+ AERO tokens, which have been locked as part of its market-aware buyback program. **Key figures:** - 262K AERO acquired and locked in latest operation - Nearly 190M AERO locked to date through combined programs - Buybacks conducted via PGF, Flight School, and Relay initiatives The programmatic buyback model adjusts purchases based on market conditions. This continues a pattern of regular token acquisitions, with previous buybacks ranging from 115K to 624K AERO over recent weeks. The locked tokens are removed from circulation, potentially affecting token supply dynamics on the Base network's central liquidity hub.

Aerodrome Finance has added **DEUS token pools** to its emissions program. Two new liquidity pools are now eligible: - **DEUS-USDC pool** - **DEUS-VIRTUAL pool** Both pools will receive AERO token emissions as incentives for liquidity providers. This integration brings xmaquina's DEUS token into Aerodrome's liquidity ecosystem on Base. This follows recent additions of other tokens to the emissions program, including CTR from Citrea and fan tokens PSG and AFC from Chiliz.

Base has launched agent skills for Aerodrome Finance, marking what they call the next stage of the agentic onchain economy. **What's New:** - Agent capabilities now available for Aerodrome, Base's central liquidity hub - Developers can access tools at [base.org/agents](http://base.org/agents) **Background:** This follows the rapid evolution of AI agent frameworks like Eliza and Base Agent Kit, which enable developers to deploy onchain agents quickly. The integration allows AI agents to interact with Aerodrome's AMM, liquidity incentives, and governance features. Aerodrome serves as Base's primary liquidity hub with vote-lock governance and token emission distribution.

Aerodrome Finance has published details on **Aero's economic framework**, focusing on buybacks and new revenue streams. **Key developments:** - New article explains the economic case for Aero's buyback mechanism - Builds on previous announcements about expanding the revenue stack - Part of broader upgrades including MEV-resistant pools and Predictive Allocation The announcement follows recent milestones: - Aerodrome maintains position as #1 revenue DEX onchain - Generated $1.75M in holder revenue last epoch (180% more than nearest competitor) - 302K Aero buybacks completed - Migration to MEV-resistant pools underway For full details on the economic model: [Read the article](https://aero.xyz/articles/aero-economic-case/)

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.

Aerodrome Finance is running a limited-time cash back promotion on its Base app mini-app. Users who make swaps through the platform will receive cash back rewards. **Key Details:** - Promotion runs from now through April 25th - Cash back applies to every swap made on the Aerodrome mini-app - Wallet limits apply to the promotion - Available through the [Base app](https://base.app/app/aerodrome.finance/mini?utm_source=aero&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=miniapp_onboarding_mar2026) The incentive program appears designed to drive user adoption of Aerodrome's mini-app integration on Base, offering direct financial rewards for trading activity during the promotional window.

The Aerodrome Protocol Growth Fund (PGF) has purchased and max-locked 825,000 AERO tokens through its market-aware buyback program. **Key figures:** - 825K AERO acquired and locked in latest buyback - ~70M AERO total acquired and locked over the past year - Tokens secured through PGF, Flight School, and Relay programs The protocol continues its systematic token acquisition strategy, with the upcoming Momentum Fund launch on the horizon. These buybacks reduce circulating supply by permanently locking tokens, a mechanism designed to support long-term protocol sustainability.

Aerodrome Finance has released its latest Slipstream liquidity provider rewards for March 6, 2026, with several pools offering triple-digit annual percentage rates. **Top Performing Pools:** - WETH-FAI: ~1,241% APR - WETH-GIZA: ~659% APR - USDC-wtCOIN: ~577% APR - WETH-BNKR: ~372% APR - WETH-VVV: ~347% APR - WETH-AERO: ~237% APR These rewards are available to liquidity providers who deposit assets into the corresponding pools on Base network. The rates represent the current incentive structure designed to attract liquidity to Aerodrome's AMM platform. [Deposit liquidity](link)

**Aerodrome's Revenue Performance** Aerodrome has secured the #5 position in revenue generation across all onchain protocols over the past year, ranking behind only Ethereum and Solana. The MetaDEX continues to demonstrate strong performance metrics: - Distributed $450M in revenue to voters - Achieved 82% more volume than the next best DEX on Base - Processed over $1.22B in 24-hour volume - Captured $7.5B in FX volume across 16 stablecoins **Recent Developments** - Launched institutional-grade Autopilot automation - Integrated with Coinbase for immediate trading access - Demonstrated 10x capital efficiency on $BNKR pools compared to competitors - Saw $13B in AI pool volume, representing a 300%+ increase from 2024 **Expansion Plans** The protocol announced plans to expand to Ethereum mainnet, where over half of all $EURC supply exists. Despite holding only 0.3% of total $EURC supply, Aerodrome already supports nearly as much Euro stable volume as all other DEXs combined. The Protocol Growth Fund has acquired and locked 856K $AERO through programmatic buybacks, with over 160M $AERO locked to date.