Geneva, Switzerland — March 19, 2026 — TRON DAO today announced that the TRX/USDC trading pair is now live on Aerodrome, the leading decentralized exchange (DEX) on Base. Powered by LayerZero's cross-chain interoperability infrastructure, the integration enables TRON's native utility token, TRX, to trade directly within Base's DeFi ecosystem, unlocking new liquidity opportunities for traders and liquidity providers across both networks.
A New Cross-Chain Liquidity Hub
Aerodrome handles over 50% of all DEX trading volume on Base, supported by concentrated liquidity pools and dynamic fee mechanisms that attract deep liquidity from both retail and institutional participants. The TRX/USDC pool is now open for trading and liquidity provision, reinforcing Aerodrome's role as a premier cross-chain liquidity hub.
“Aerodrome stands out as a key liquidity hub, and we're excited to see TRON become part of its growing ecosystem,” said Sam Elfarra, Community Spokesperson for TRON DAO. “This collaboration expands TRON's reach and reinforces our shared vision for a more interconnected and efficient DeFi landscape.”
Alex Cutler, Contributor at Aerodrome, added: “With the TRX/USDC pair now live and eligible for emissions, we're creating a powerful liquidity bridge between two leading blockchain ecosystems.”
TRON Ecosystem by the Numbers
Founded by H.E. Justin Sun in September 2017, the TRON blockchain has grown significantly since its MainNet launch in May 2018. As of March 2026, TRON has surpassed 369 million total user accounts, 13 billion total transactions, and over $23 billion in total value locked (TVL), according to TRONSCAN. The network previously held the largest circulating supply of USDT stablecoin, exceeding $85 billion. TRON is recognized as the global settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and everyday purchases, operating under the motto “Moving Trillions, Empowering Billions.”
About Aerodrome and LayerZero
Aerodrome is the essential trading and liquidity hub of Base. In 2026, Aerodrome will merge with Velodrome to become Aero, the unified liquidity layer for all of Ethereum. LayerZero connects over 165 blockchains, processes millions of messages annually, and powers billions in value transfers. It is trusted by institutions including PayPal USD, Ethena, the State of Wyoming, and BitGo.
The TRX/USDC pool is now live on Aerodrome, inviting users to start trading and providing liquidity. This milestone marks a significant step forward for TRON's cross-chain DeFi expansion.