Aerodrome
DEX and liquidity hub on Base where veAERO holders vote on AERO rewards and earn trading fees.
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Aerodrome key facts
| Category | Decentralized exchange |
|---|---|
| Chains | Base |
| Platforms | Web |
| Custody | Non-custodial |
| Launched | August 28, 2023 |
| Security audits | Spearbit, ChainSecurity |
| Token | AERO |
| Company | Aerodrome Foundation |
What is Aerodrome?
Aerodrome is a decentralized exchange on Base that launched on August 28, 2023, without VC backing or token sales. AERO rewards flow to pools chosen by veAERO voters, who earn those pools' fees. Its contracts come from Velodrome V2 and were audited by Spearbit and ChainSecurity.
Aerodrome usage
From DefiLlama (TVL) (fees users paid), updated Sep 26, 2026.
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Aerodrome pros and cons
- Launched August 2023 with no VC backing or token sale
- Contracts audited by Spearbit and ChainSecurity
- veAERO voters receive fees from the pools they vote for
- Only on Base until the planned 2026 merger with Velodrome
- Terms bar US persons from unregistered or Reg S tokenized securities on the site
- Emergency Council can kill and revive gauges
Aerodrome FAQ
What is Aerodrome?
Aerodrome is a decentralized exchange on Base that launched on August 28, 2023, without VC backing or token sales. AERO rewards flow to pools chosen by veAERO voters, who earn those pools' fees. Its contracts come from Velodrome V2 and were audited by Spearbit and ChainSecurity.
How much value is locked in Aerodrome?
$401.1M according to DefiLlama on Sep 26, 2026. It is deployed on 2 chains: Base, Arc.
How much do users pay Aerodrome in fees?
$17.9M over the last 30 days, according to DefiLlama on Sep 26, 2026.
Does Aerodrome hold my funds?
No. Aerodrome is non-custodial: you keep your funds in your own wallet and sign each transaction.
Sources
How this page works
Sources: Aerodrome: official site, Aerodrome: About, Aerodrome: Legal Disclaimer. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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