
 The Defiant - DeFi Podcast Aerodrome Finance: Redefining AMMs on Base with Alexander Cutler
 Sep 9, 2024 
 Alexander Cutler, Co-Founder of Aerodrome, shares insights on creating a decentralized exchange within the Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystem. He discusses the strategic advantages of Layer 2s over Layer 1, especially in bear markets. The conversation highlights Aerodrome's innovative features, which enhance liquidity provider rewards and governance through a unique tokenomics structure. Cutler emphasizes strong partnerships, including with Coinbase, and predicts significant growth in decentralized finance as they redefine automated market makers. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 5min 
 Ethereum Layer 2 Solutions in Bear Markets 
 05:03 • 8min 
 Innovations in DEX: Aerodrome vs Velodrome 
 12:34 • 10min 
 Incentive Structures and Governance in Decentralized Finance 
 22:11 • 4min 
 Incentives and Liquidity in DeFi 
 26:05 • 9min 
 Token Governance and Revenue Sharing Innovations 
 35:14 • 3min 
 Aerodrome's Ascendancy in DeFi 
 37:52 • 25min 
