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Aerodrome Finance – Your Gateway to Base Network DeFi Liquidity

Aerodrome Finance is designed as the central AMM and liquidity hub for the Base network — fast swaps, flexible pools, veAERO governance and a focus on on-chain liquidity for the Base ecosystem.

What is Aerodrome Finance?

Aerodrome Finance is a next-generation automated market maker (AMM) and decentralized exchange built specifically for the Base network. It combines elements of concentrated liquidity, vote-escrow governance (veAERO) and yield incentives to attract deep, on-chain liquidity for Base-native assets. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Your Gateway to Base Network DeFi Liquidity — Key Points

Central liquidity hub: Aerodrome aims to be the principal place to swap and provide liquidity on Base, concentrating volumes and reducing slippage for traders. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
veAERO governance: Users can lock AERO to receive veAERO for governance and a share of protocol incentives — aligning long-term incentives. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Low fees & high throughput: Built on Base, Aerodrome benefits from fast confirmations and low on-chain costs for frequent trading and LP activity. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Composability: Pools and gauges integrate with other Base DeFi apps and analytics tooling (Dune, QuickNode). :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

How Aerodrome Works (quick)

Liquidity providers create or deposit into pools (including concentrated pools). Traders swap against those pools; swap fees flow to LPs and — depending on the protocol rules — to voters who lock AERO. Pools rebalance via market activity and arbitrage, maintaining on-chain prices and liquidity depth. See the protocol docs for technical details. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Simple Steps — Get Started on Aerodrome Finance

Visit the official site: aerodrome.finance. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Connect a wallet: Use MetaMask or WalletConnect and switch to the Base network.
Explore pools: Browse active pools, TVL and APRs (Dune dashboards are useful). :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Provide liquidity or swap: Deposit tokens into an appropriate pool or execute a swap via the UI.
Lock AERO (optional): Lock AERO for veAERO to participate in governance and earn fee share.

Trading & Pool Tips

Prefer deeper pools for large trades — they minimize slippage.
Check pool incentives and gauge emissions before supplying liquidity.
Monitor on-chain analytics (Dune/QuickNode) to spot volume trends and APR shifts. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Troubleshooting — Common Issues

Wallet connection problems? Make sure your wallet is unlocked, you’re on the Base network and you’ve approved the site. Reconnect or clear cache if needed.

Swap failed or stuck? Check pending transactions in your wallet, confirm you have enough Base (ETH on Base) to pay gas, and raise slippage tolerance cautiously.

LP rewards not visible? Reconnect wallet and verify positions via the pool page; cross-check on Dune if numbers look off. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

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FAQs — Aerodrome Finance

Q1: What is AERO and veAERO?

AERO is the protocol token. Locking AERO gives veAERO which confers governance power and fee share rights.

Q2: Which wallets work with Aerodrome?

Most Web3 wallets supporting Base are compatible (MetaMask, WalletConnect wallets, etc.).

Q3: How are LP rewards distributed?

Swap fees go to LPs; the protocol's incentive model may route additional emissions via gauges to veAERO voters. Check docs for current emissions. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Q4: Is Aerodrome safe?

As with any DeFi protocol, smart contract risk exists. Aerodrome publishes contracts and developer resources; consult audits and verify pool contracts before depositing. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

Q5: Where can I track performance?

Use the official site and community dashboards (Dune, QuickNode) for TVL, volume, and APR metrics. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Note: DeFi protocols change rapidly — always confirm current rules, fees and incentives on Aerodrome's official docs and community channels before trading or providing liquidity. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}