How to add liquidity on Aerodrome
Aerodrome is the main decentralized exchange on Base. To make your token tradable, you create a liquidity pool there by pairing it with ETH or USDC.
Why list on Aerodrome
Aerodrome is the leading DEX on Base, with the deepest liquidity. Listing your token there makes it tradable and discoverable across the Base ecosystem. (Uniswap also runs on Base as an alternative.)
Step-by-step on Aerodrome
- Open Aerodrome and connect your wallet on Base.
- Go to Liquidity → Deposit.
- Select ETH (or USDC) and paste your token address.
- Enter amounts (this sets the price) and confirm.
Set price & build trust
Price = paired ETH ÷ tokens. Lock your liquidity and renounce ownership so buyers trust your token — see avoiding rug pulls.
Know the risks
Liquidity provision carries impermanent loss if price swings sharply. Start modestly and grow the pool with demand.
Why add liquidity on Aerodrome?
Adding liquidity on Aerodrome is what makes a token tradable: you deposit a pair of tokens into a pool, and traders swap against it, with the price set automatically. Liquidity providers earn a share of the trading fees in return. Without liquidity, a token simply cannot be bought or sold on Aerodrome. To understand the mechanics of pools and pricing, see how decentralised exchanges work.
Adding liquidity for your own token on Aerodrome
If you have created a token, adding liquidity on Aerodrome is the moment it comes to life — you pair it with the chain’s base asset so people can trade it, and the amount you add sets the opening price and depth. Locking that liquidity is the single biggest trust signal you can give buyers, proving you cannot pull the rug. First, though, you need the token itself: you can create one with no code and keep full ownership, then add and lock its liquidity on Aerodrome.
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Create a tokenFrequently asked questions
Aerodrome or Uniswap on Base?
Aerodrome has the deepest Base liquidity; Uniswap is a well-known alternative also deployed on Base. Either works.
How much liquidity should I add?
Enough for smooth trading — often a few hundred to a few thousand dollars of paired ETH to start.
Do I create the token before adding liquidity?
Yes — create the token first, then add liquidity when ready to make it tradable.
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