Aerodrome

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.*

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 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 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 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

Aerodrome Finance's Epoch 84 has achieved a significant milestone with AERO token locks exceeding emissions for the second consecutive epoch. Key metrics include: - $2.77B in trading volume - Over $2M distributed in voting rewards - Dominance of 60%+ of all DEX volume on Base - Net reduction of ~2.5M AERO tokens from circulation This follows a strong performance trend, with previous epochs showing substantial growth in protocol usage and rewards distribution.

Aerodrome Finance, a leading DEX on Base with over $185B in trading volume, has integrated Chainlink's automation technology. The integration enables: - Automated reward distributions to users - Enhanced protocol decentralization - Streamlined operational efficiency This partnership represents a strategic move towards fully decentralizing Aerodrome's technical infrastructure, while maintaining reliable and transparent operations. *The integration is now live and users can expect automated reward distributions moving forward.*

Aerodrome Finance has launched trading support for $TIBBIR, a new token from @ribbita2012. The token is now available for trading and liquidity provision (LP), paired with $WETH. Key points: - Trading and LP now live - WETH trading pair available - Protocol emissions active for liquidity providers This launch follows Aerodrome's recent expansion pattern, similar to their February addition of $wIRON paired with USDC.

Multiple new tokens have launched on Aerodrome Finance in March 2025: - **$PAAL** (PaalMind) - paired with WETH - **$NZDD** (New Zealand stablecoin) - **$RED** (Redstone DeFi) - paired with WETH - **$uBERA & $uTAO** (Universal) - paired with WETH - **$PROS** (Prosperfi) - paired with USDC - **$GYFI** (GyroStable) - paired with USDC All tokens feature liquidity mining incentives and emissions. Trading and LP provision are available immediately upon launch. *Notable earlier launches include $KTA, $AITECH, $uIP, and oUSDT.*

Aerodrome Finance continues to strengthen its position on Base with significant protocol improvements: - Implemented enhanced swap functionality - Achieved higher trading volume than all other DEXs combined - Launched Automated Liquidity Management V2 CB Ventures expands presence through new Base Ecosystem Group. Platform welcomes new token listings including $KTA, $CADC, $AITECH, and $PONKE. *Notable*: AERO token previously saw 77% surge after Base Ecosystem Fund selection.