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How Aerodrome Dominated DeFi on Base: The Zero VC Approach with Alexander Cutler
On this episode of Talking Tokens, host Jacquelyn Melinek sits down with Alexander Cutler, CEO of Dromos Labs and core contributor to Aerodrome, the largest decentralized exchange on Base. Alexander breaks down how Aerodrome launched with zero VC funding and no token sale, with a focus on rewarding users directly by reshaping DeFi incentives and becoming the number one DEX by volume and fees on Base. The episode explores why the team focused on value redistribution and public goods, the hurdles of building for open participation, their unique community launch mechanics, and what it takes to…
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