Aerodrome

Spot DEX (AMM)
$AERO · Founded 2023 · aerodrome.finance ↗
$1.184.10% 24h
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Top on Base
★★★★★★★★★★
78/100dexwatch score · Solid

The dominant liquidity hub on Base, built on a ve(3,3) incentive model.

For beginners

If you're trading on Base, this is the default home for liquidity.

Key metrics

24h volume
$900.0M
7d volume
$5.60B
Total value locked
$380.0M
Open interest
n/a
Active addr · 30d
96K
Market share
n/a
Market cap
$980.0M
Maker / taker fee
0% / 0.2%
Max leverage
Trading pairs
540

The honest take

Pros
The primary liquidity venue on Coinbase's Base chain
ve(3,3) model directs rewards to the busiest pairs
Rewards auto-compound and optimize for LPs
Cons
Concentrated on a single chain (Base)
ve(3,3) tokenomics take time to understand
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Non-custodial — connect your wallet and you stay in control of your funds.

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Frequently asked about Aerodrome

Is Aerodrome safe to use?
Aerodrome has a dexwatch security score of 82/100 (Solid). It has been audited by No major exploits reported, and because it is non-custodial you keep control of your funds in your own wallet.
What are the trading fees on Aerodrome?
Aerodrome charges a maker fee of 0% and a taker fee of 0.2%.
Does Aerodrome offer leverage or perpetuals?
No. Aerodrome is a spot dex (amm) focused on spot swaps, with no leverage. If you want leveraged perpetual trading, compare the perp DEXes ranked on dexwatch.
Which blockchains does Aerodrome support?
Aerodrome operates on Base.
Is Aerodrome good for beginners?
If you're trading on Base, this is the default home for liquidity.

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Approximate snapshot from public trackers — figures move constantly and are for reference only, not financial advice. Updated May 30, 2026.