Aerodrome

Aerodrome Finance is developing **Metaswaps**, a new cross-chain swap solution targeting a Q2 launch. The system aims to eliminate the need for dedicated liquidity pools or operator networks. **Key features:** - Reduced swap costs through improved capital efficiency - Support for major stablecoins and frequently bridged assets - Access to the deepest available liquidity pools across chains - Expanded coverage for various token types and swap sizes The approach represents a shift from traditional bridge architectures that require separate liquidity and operators. By tapping into existing deep pools, Metaswaps seeks to offer better pricing and availability for cross-chain transactions. More technical details about the implementation will be shared as the Q2 launch approaches.

Aero is testing its new **Metaswaps** feature this week, aiming to consolidate swapping, bridging, and cross-chain aggregation into a single interface. **Key Features Being Tested:** - Support for multiple stablecoins - Native ETH bridging capabilities - Cross-chain trade execution without dedicated liquidity or operator networks The development builds on Aero's modular architecture, designed to be scalable across EVM chains at zero marginal cost. The protocol emphasizes interoperability through its Metalane technology, which abstracts away Layer 2 fragmentation. **Technical Approach:** - Real-time onchain protocol with no centralized dependencies - Seamless upgradeability without user migration - Plug-and-play composability for builders with RPC access The Metaswaps testing represents a step toward Aero's goal of unifying the EVM experience by simplifying cross-chain operations for users.

Aerodrome Finance has announced liquidity provider rewards for January 29, 2026, on the Base network. **Top Performing Pairs:** - USDC-CLAWD: ~15,201% APR - USDC-FUN: ~4,909% APR - WETH-CLANKER: ~904% APR - WETH-BNKR: ~845% APR - WETH-TIBBIR: ~348% APR - cbBTC-cbETH: ~101% APR These rates represent the current rewards available through Aerodrome's Slipstream concentrated liquidity pools. Historical data shows fluctuating rates across different token pairs, with USDC-CLAWD maintaining consistently high returns over recent days. Liquidity providers can deposit assets into these pools to earn the advertised rates.

**EMBER joins Aerodrome's liquidity program** Aerodrome Finance has enabled AERO emissions for EMBER token pools paired with WETH and USDC. The integration brings EMBER into Aerodrome's liquidity incentive system on Base. **Recent additions to the platform:** - SURGE (WETH & USDC pools) - January 28 - CLAWD (USDC pool) - January 27 - ACU, ELSA, and PORTAL (USDC pools) - January 23 These tokens can now receive AERO emissions through Aerodrome's vote-lock governance model, where NFT holders vote to distribute emissions to liquidity pools.

USDai has moved its protocol-owned assets to Aerodrome Finance on Base, staking the liquidity to earn emissions. **Key Details:** - Protocol assets now deployed on Aerodrome's AMM - Staked liquidity generates emission rewards - Contributes to top trading pools by volume on Base - Users can swap and provide liquidity for $USDai **Why Aerodrome?** The platform allows protocols to earn rewards on their liquidity while supporting high-volume pools on Base network. This follows a pattern of protocols migrating to Aerodrome to optimize liquidity management and earn additional yield through the platform's incentive system.

Summer Finance, a platform focused on making DeFi yield accessible through automation and risk management, has acquired and max-locked a position in AERO tokens. **Key Details:** - The acquisition demonstrates Summer Finance's commitment to long-term alignment with Aerodrome Finance - Max-locking means the tokens are locked for the maximum duration possible - This move follows Summer Finance's expansion into institutional services launched in August 2025 **About Summer Finance:** - Provides automated access to DeFi yield opportunities - Offers risk-curated investment options - Recently launched Summer.fi Institutional for professional allocators - Features AI-optimized yield through their Lazy Summer Protocol The strategic position in AERO aligns with Summer Finance's mission to identify and secure access to quality DeFi yield sources for their users.

Aerodrome Finance processed over $13 billion in trading volume through AI-related pools in 2025, marking a 300%+ increase from 2024. The platform notes this growth occurred before AI agents began developing more advanced capabilities like building applications and collaborating on-chain. **Key metrics:** - $13B+ volume in AI pools (2025) - 300%+ growth year-over-year - Activity concentrated on Base network The announcement positions Aerodrome as infrastructure for AI-related trading activity on Base, though specific details about which AI projects or tokens drove the volume were not disclosed.

Aerodrome Finance, Base's central liquidity hub, reports **increasing revenue** alongside **decreasing net emissions**. This trend suggests improved protocol efficiency - the platform is generating more income while distributing fewer token incentives. The pattern has been consistent, with similar metrics observed in late August 2025. **Key Points:** - Revenue trending upward - Net emissions trending downward - Indicates stronger protocol economics The data reflects Aerodrome's AMM performance as it continues operating its liquidity incentive engine and vote-lock governance model on Base.

**$SUMR Token Launch Recap** Summer Finance's governance token $SUMR launched this week with rapid exchange adoption: - Listed on Coinbase and OKX within 24 hours of launch - veAERO voters received early access to claim, deposit and stake $SUMR - Token enables holders to earn staking rewards and revenue distribution **Key Developments** - Aerodrome serves as the unified liquidity layer connecting millions of users - Launch featured X Spaces discussion on Aero Ignition program - Markets expected to experience volatility as pricing stabilizes **Additional Updates** - Flight School educational initiative announced - Aerodrome positioning as home for FX trading onchain - Discussion of DEX innovation and revenue vs net emissions metrics The token launch represents Summer Finance's entry into decentralized governance, with Aerodrome providing the underlying liquidity infrastructure.

**Summer Finance** is launching its **$SUMR governance token**, going live in two hours. **Key Details:** - veAERO voters can claim $SUMR tokens and be first to deposit and stake - Stakers will earn $AERO emissions - Token enables holders to share in protocol growth through staking rewards and revenue distribution - veAERO voters can direct emissions at epoch flip **Important Note:** Markets may experience volatility as this novel approach stabilizes over time. The launch represents a new governance mechanism within the Aerodrome ecosystem, rewarding existing veAERO participants with early access.