What is Aerodrome Finance (AERO)?
Aerodrome Finance is a decentralized exchange on Base. It is designed to serve as Base’s central liquidity hub, where traders swap tokens through automated market maker (AMM) liquidity pools rather than a traditional order book.
AERO is the protocol’s utility token. Aerodrome also uses veAERO, an ERC-721 governance token created when AERO holders lock AERO. veAERO is used to vote on how AERO rewards are directed across pools.
How do you buy Aerodrome Finance (AERO) in the US?
In the Crypto.com App, the basic flow is:
- Create an account and complete required identity verification.
- Deposit funds into your account.
- Tap ‘Buy’, search for Aerodrome Finance and enter the amount.
- Review the details and confirm the purchase.
Trading is subject to account verification and eligibility.
What payment methods can you use for AERO?
For US users, the US dollar (USD) is the primary fiat currency accepted. You can deposit USD via ACH or wire transfer to a Fiat Wallet.
The buy flow also lists bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and crypto transfer as funding options. Depositing USD directly by local bank transfer can help you avoid foreign exchange fees.
Can you buy less than one AERO?
Yes. Cryptocurrencies are highly divisible, so you don’t need to buy a whole token. US users can purchase fractional amounts of Aerodrome Finance from US$1.




