{"id":"alexander-cutler","version":1,"language":"en","title":"Alexander Cutler","hidden":false,"content":"**Alexander Cutler** is a co-founder of [Aerodrome Finance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/aerodrome-finance), a major liquidity protocol on the [Base](https://iq.wiki/wiki/base) blockchain. Before venturing into the [decentralized finance (DeFi)](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) sector, Cutler worked in politics, technology, and consulting. He is also a core team member at [Velodrome Finance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/velodrome-finance), a leading [decentralized exchange (DEX)](https://iq.wiki/wiki/decentralized-exchange) on the [Optimism ](https://iq.wiki/wiki/optimism)network. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-801juvxu8am)   \n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](gyMGupPQGSg)$$  \n  \n# Career  \n  \nCutler and the development team at [Velodrome Finance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/velodrome-finance) (a decentralized exchange on [Optimism Mainnet](https://iq.wiki/wiki/optimism)) introduced [Aerodrome](https://iq.wiki/wiki/aerodrome-finance) on[ Base](https://iq.wiki/wiki/base) as a forked version in 2023. According to the team, its aim is to boost liquidity on [Base ](https://iq.wiki/wiki/base)and process a large portion of transactions on the network. This approach is similar to its strategy on OP Mainnet with Velodrome, which involves using a set of decentralized finance incentives known as a \"flywheel.\" [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-lldunr5a8wi)  \n  \nIn an interview with [The Block](https://iq.wiki/wiki/the-block), Cutler commented on his work and general idea behind Aerodrome:  \n  \n> \"The growth has been extraordinary and is a validation of our thesis that ecosystem native DEXs can win.\" [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-lldunr5a8wi)  \n  \n> \"Prior to our launch, the liquidity landscape on Base was fractured and the DeFi ecosystem incomplete. We’ve now helped to onboard over 20 partners to Base and they’ve helped bring an explosion of liquidity to fuel the ecosystem,\" Cutler added. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-lldunr5a8wi)  \n  \nIn February 2024, the Base Ecosystem Fund, led by CB Ventures, acquired a position in AERO, Aerodrome Finance's native token. This investment was announced on Twitter and resulted in a substantial price surge for AERO, reflecting the community's optimistic outlook on Aerodrome Finance's future and its role in the Base ecosystem. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-p9izoko7xhp) [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-wovqia5folg)  \n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](zM7_wT1_U14)$$","summary":"Alexander Cutler is a co-founder of Aerodrome Finance, a liquidity protocol on Base blockchain, and a core team member at Velodrome Finance, a decentralized exchange.","categories":[{"id":"people","title":"people"}],"promoted":0,"tags":[{"id":"Founders"},{"id":"PeopleInDeFi"}],"metadata":[{"id":"references","value":"[{\"id\":\"801juvxu8am\",\"url\":\"https://blockworks.co/speaker/alex-cutler\",\"description\":\"Alex Cutler\",\"timestamp\":1716225829739},{\"id\":\"lldunr5a8wi\",\"url\":\"https://www.theblock.co/post/248787/base-tvl-doubles-to-380-million-following-aerodrome-launch\",\"description\":\"Base TVL doubles to $390 million following Aerodrome launch\",\"timestamp\":1716226055735},{\"id\":\"p9izoko7xhp\",\"url\":\"https://www.cryptopolitan.com/base-protocols-tvl-skyrockets-to-over-390-million-after-aerodrome-launch/\",\"description\":\"Base protocol's TVL skyrockets to over $390 million after Aerodrome launch\",\"timestamp\":1716226384024},{\"id\":\"wovqia5folg\",\"url\":\"https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/02/27/aero-surges-77-after-cb-ventures-invests-in-aerodrome-finance/\",\"description\":\"Liquidity Protocol's Token AERO Surges 77% After CB Ventures Invests in Aerodrome Finance\",\"timestamp\":1716226424388}]"},{"id":"twitter_profile","value":"https://twitter.com/wagmiAlexander"},{"id":"previous_cid","value":"QmebmLd3bNyKknSwHKfnMzmF2Z3Xr6MEd4uDD9gfkUerL4"}],"user":{"id":"0xBfe629Ee74e9C03F7EE67ab401373B6d48De1538"},"author":{"id":""},"media":[{"name":"gyMGupPQGSg","size":0,"id":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyMGupPQGSg","source":"YOUTUBE"},{"name":"BEve481IFTI","size":0,"id":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEve481IFTI","source":"YOUTUBE"},{"name":"zM7_wT1_U14","size":0,"id":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM7_wT1_U14","source":"YOUTUBE"}],"views":0,"events":[],"linkedWikis":{"founders":[],"blockchains":[],"speakers":[]},"images":[{"id":"Qmd1FbwXJj261NXUSCS7HkjJW8K4c4B1RgPjqW5AXVwvH3","type":"image/jpeg, image/png"}]}