Overview
What is iAero Protocol?
iAero Protocol is a liquid staking solution for Aerodrome Finance on Base that allows users to earn maximum veAERO voting rewards without locking tokens. The protocol maintains permanently locked veAERO positions in a shared vault while issuing liquid iAERO tokens to depositors.
Traditional veAERO requires locking AERO for up to 4 years to earn voting rewards. iAero eliminates this trade-off by pooling user deposits, maintaining maximum voting power through permanent locks, and distributing 80% of protocol revenue to iAERO stakers. Users receive liquid iAERO tokens they can trade anytime while continuing to earn rewards.
The protocol generates yield from three sources: Aerodrome voting bribes, trading fees from Base’s dominant DEX, and protocol-owned liquidity. iAERO stakers have averaged over 35% APR from actual protocol revenue, not inflationary token emissions. The protocol also launched Token Sweeper, a multi-chain tool that consolidates dust tokens across 9 networks with 0.05% fees.
Participation Guide
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Step 1: Acquire AERO Tokens
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Step 2: Visit iAero Protocol
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Step 3: Mint iAERO Tokens
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Step 4: Stake Your iAERO
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Step 5: Track Your Progress
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Step 6: Compound Rewards (Optional)