Aerodrome Finance is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Base blockchain, focused on optimizing token swaps, incentivized liquidity provision, and sustainable yield generation — all powered by its native token, AERO.

🚀 Key Features of Aerodrome Finance

1. Built on Base

• Base is Coinbase’s Layer 2 blockchain built on the Optimism OP Stack.
• Aerodrome leverages Base’s low fees and high speed to provide a seamless DeFi experience.

2. Efficient Token Swaps

• Offers fast and low-cost token swaps with minimal slippage.
• Uses concentrated liquidity and optimized routing for better pricing.

3. Liquidity Provision & Rewards

• Users can provide liquidity to earn a portion of swap fees.
• LPs also earn AERO token incentives, boosting yields for popular trading pairs.

4. AERO Token Utility

• Native governance and incentive token.
• Can be locked as veAERO (vote-escrowed AERO) to vote on pool incentives and receive protocol revenue.
• Encourages long-term alignment and DAO participation.

5. Gauge Voting System

• Similar to Curve’s model: veAERO holders vote to direct AERO emissions to specific liquidity pools.
• Creates a “bribe market” where protocols can incentivize votes for their pools.

📊 Why Use Aerodrome?

• High yields via AERO rewards and fees.
• Governance power with veAERO.
• Synergy with Base ecosystem, including native tokens and apps.
• Lower fees and faster transactions than Ethereum mainnet.