Aerodrome Finance: Redefining AMMs on Base with Alexander Cutler
The Defiant9 Syys 2024

Aerodrome Finance: Redefining AMMs on Base with Alexander Cutler

Alex Cutler, Co-Founder of Aerodrome, shares the story behind Aerodrome, a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystem. He explains how Aerodrome incorporates the best features from existing DEXs, such as Uniswap and Curve, to create a more efficient, unified platform for liquidity providers, traders, and token holders. Cutler emphasizes the strategic choice to focus on Ethereum L2s, predicting their growth as faster, cheaper alternatives to Layer 1 while maintaining Ethereum's ecosystem benefits. He also highlights Aerodrome's tokenomics, where protocol revenue is fully redistributed to participants who lock tokens and vote to direct emissions.


00:00 - Aerodrome Founding Story

03:26 - The Move to Layer 2 and Partnership with Coinbase

05:22 - Layer 2s vs Layer 1s

11:01 - Combining the Best Features from DEX Models

14:07 - Improving Tokenomics and Incentivization

20:22 - Revenue Distribution and Protocol Emissions

41:05 - Base’s Exponential Growth and Long-Term Vision

45:47 - Coinbase’s Role in Building the Future of Decentralization

58:00 - The Role of DEXs and the Coming Use Cases for On-Chain Activity


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