Aerodrome

Spot DEX (AMM)
$AERO · Founded 2023 · aerodrome.finance ↗
$0.7997.50% 24h
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Top on Base
★★★★★★★★★★
77/100dexwatch score · Solid

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

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For beginners

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

Key metrics

24h volume
$356.6M
7d volume
$3.96B
Total value locked
$397.6M
Market cap
$802.5M
Maker / taker fee
0% / 0.2%
Max leverage
—
Trading pairs
540

Snapshot Oct 18, 2026 from public sources (DefiLlama for TVL and volume, CoinGecko for token price). Live values refresh in your browser where a source is available. Fields without a verifiable source show n/a.

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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Frequently asked about Aerodrome

Is Aerodrome safe to use?
Aerodrome has a dexwatch security score of 82/100 (Solid). Published audits and reviews: No major exploits reported. 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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