We’re thrilled to announce that AERO, the governance and utility token powering Aerodrome Finance, is now listed on Bitso!
What Is Aerodrome Finance?
Aerodrome Finance is a decentralized automated market maker (AMM) and liquidity hub built on Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by Coinbase. As the core liquidity layer for Base, Aerodrome optimizes trading, liquidity provision, and governance through advanced DeFi mechanisms.
Key Features:
- Concentrated Liquidity Pools – Enhances capital efficiency for traders and liquidity providers.
- Customizable Pool Fees – Allows flexibility for diverse liquidity strategies.
- veNFT Governance – A vote-escrowed NFT system directing token emissions and fee distributions.
Since its launch in August 2023, Aerodrome has become a leading DeFi platform on Base, attracting liquidity providers, traders, and protocols seeking efficient decentralized finance solutions.
How Does Aerodrome Work?
- Liquidity Provision – Users deposit token pairs (e.g., AERO/USDC) to receive LP tokens.
- Staking & Emissions – Stake LP tokens to earn AERO rewards.
- veAERO Governance – Lock AERO to receive veAERO NFTs, granting voting power over emissions allocation.
- Fee Distribution – 100% of trading fees are distributed to veAERO holders.
👉 Discover how AERO fuels decentralized liquidity
Practical Example: Maximizing Rewards
Diego holds USDC and ETH on Base and leverages Aerodrome to earn passive income:
- Deposits liquidity into the USDC-ETH pool, receiving LP tokens.
- Stakes LP tokens to earn AERO emissions.
- Locks AERO for veAERO, gaining voting rights and fee shares.
- Votes weekly to boost emissions for his preferred pool.
This cycle creates a self-sustaining liquidity ecosystem driven by community participation.
AERO Token Utility
- Liquidity Incentives – Rewards for providing liquidity.
- Governance – veAERO holders direct protocol emissions.
- Fee Earnings – Share trading fees by locking AERO.
Why Choose Aerodrome?
- Core Base Liquidity Hub – Central to Base’s DeFi ecosystem.
- Community-Driven Governance – veAERO holders shape protocol evolution.
- Fair Launch – No VC allocations; tokens distributed via emissions.
- Proven Infrastructure – Built on Velodrome V2’s battle-tested framework.
👉 Explore AERO trading on Bitso
Getting Started with AERO on Bitso
- Sign Up – Create a Bitso account via their website or mobile app.
- Buy AERO – Convert USDC to AERO using Bitso’s swap feature.
- Track Market Trends – Monitor AERO’s price and governance updates.
⚠️ Note: Currently, AERO supports conversions only—external wallet transfers are disabled, but peer-to-peer transfers via Bitso are available.
FAQ Section
1. What is AERO used for?
AERO serves as Aerodrome Finance’s governance and utility token, enabling liquidity incentives, protocol voting, and fee distribution.
2. How do I earn rewards with AERO?
Provide liquidity, stake LP tokens for emissions, and lock AERO for veAERO to earn trading fees.
3. Is Aerodrome Finance secure?
Yes—it’s built on Velodrome V2’s audited infrastructure and operates on Base, a Coinbase-backed Ethereum L2.
4. Can I withdraw AERO from Bitso?
Currently, only conversions and Bitso-to-Bitso transfers are supported.
5. How does veAERO governance work?
Locking AERO grants veAERO NFTs, which confer voting power over emissions allocations.