What are Aerodrome Finance and AERO?
Aerodrome Finance is a decentralized exchange (DEX) and liquidity hub on Base. Instead of using a central order book, Aerodrome uses automated market makers (AMMs), which set exchange rates from the ratio of assets in liquidity pools.
AERO is Aerodrome’s native token. In liquid form, AERO is distributed to liquidity providers. In locked form, veAERO can direct AERO rewards. veAERO is a non-fungible token (NFT)-based governance token.
How to buy AERO in the US
In the Crypto.com App, the basic flow is:
- Download the Crypto.com App and sign up for an account.
- Complete identity verification.
- Top up your account.
- Go to the trading screen, select Aerodrome Finance and complete your purchase.
The minimum amount required to buy Aerodrome Finance on Crypto.com is US$1, so you can buy a small fraction rather than a full token.
What payment methods can you use for AERO?
The Crypto.com App supports several funding options before buying Aerodrome Finance: Bank transfers, including ACH or wire; debit or credit cards; Apple Pay or Google Pay; PayPal; and crypto deposited from another wallet.
If you deposit crypto from another wallet, use a supported token and the correct address. Crypto transactions are irreversible, and trying to deposit a non-supported token may result in the loss of tokens.
Buying and holding AERO vs day trading AERO
Buying and holding Aerodrome Finance means acquiring it and keeping it over a longer period. This approach usually needs less active monitoring than short-term trading.
Day trading means buying and selling Aerodrome Finance over short timeframes, sometimes within the same day, to try to profit from price volatility. It requires more time, skill and risk management because outcomes depend heavily on timing and market swings.