Quick answerYou can add liquidity on Base (Coinbase's Ethereum L2) through Uniswap v3/v4 (concentrated liquidity, earning swap fees) or Aerodrome (Base's main DEX, where LPs can also earn AERO rewards). Gas on Base costs a few cents, so even small positions make sense, and you can open a position directly with ETH via Zap In.
BaniPool data as of November 13, 2026: the largest pool on Base is WETH/USDC (Uniswap v3) with $126.3M TVL; the highest fee APR among large Base pools is WETH/USDC (Uniswap v3) at 90.7%.
Live data from the BaniPool index (pools with TVL ≥ $1M), refreshed every 30 minutes — full DeFi liquidity report
Add liquidity on Base with Uniswap v3/v4 or Aerodrome: key differences, top pool APR data, Zap In with ETH, AERO rewards, and why Base needs no private mempool.
How to add liquidity on Base has two main routes: Uniswap (v2, v3, v4) and Aerodrome (Base's leading DEX, including Aerodrome Slipstream). Base is Coinbase's Ethereum L2 with gas from under a cent to a few cents, so even small capital makes sense and ranges can be adjusted often. This guide compares Uniswap vs Aerodrome, shows Base's top pools, and walks through adding liquidity with BaniPool.
Top Base pools (BaniPool data, November 10, 2026)
| Pool | Version | Fee | TVL | 24h volume | Fee APR |
|---|
| WETH/USDC | Uniswap v3 | 0.3% | $139.9M | $126.5M | ~82.2% |
| WETH/cbBTC | Uniswap v3 | 0.05% | $15.7M | $44.9M | ~39.5% |
| USDC/cbBTC | Uniswap v3 | 0.05% | $9.3M | $43.9M | ~65.4% |
| WETH/cbBTC | Uniswap v3 | 0.3% | $8.8M | $6.3M | ~66.2% |
WETH/USDC 0.3% on Base is one of the largest pools by TVL across every network BaniPool indexes — bigger than the equivalent pool on Ethereum mainnet.
Uniswap or Aerodrome?
| Uniswap v3/v4 | Aerodrome | Aerodrome Slipstream |
|---|
| Model | Concentrated liquidity | Volatile & stable (ve(3,3)) | Concentrated liquidity |
| Returns | Swap fees | Fees + AERO emissions (when staked) | Fees + AERO emissions |
| Strength | Deep volume, flexible fee tiers (v4 custom fees) | AERO rewards | Efficient + rewards |
| Watch out | Range maintenance | AERO price volatility | Range maintenance |
BaniPool shows Fee APR and an estimated Aerodrome reward APR. Use + Compare to see pools for the same pair side by side.
What you need
Steps to add liquidity on Base
- Open Base pools and pick a pool.
- Check the security grade, 24h volume, Fee APR and (Aerodrome) reward APR.
- Choose Zap In (pay with ETH or one token) or Add liquidity.
- Set the range. On Base, narrower ranges are realistic because rebalancing is cheap.
- Sign. Many wallets support one transaction for approval + deposit.
- Track it in your Profile, or enable automated rebalancing.
Do you need a private mempool on Base?
No. Base has no public mempool: transactions go directly to the sequencer and are ordered by priority fee, so classic sandwiches are much harder than on Ethereum or BNB Chain. BaniPool's ⚙ panel shows "not needed" for Base.
Creating a pool on Base
Base is a favorite token launch venue because it is cheap. Create a Uniswap pool on Base and seed it with Zap in one transaction — guide: how to create a Uniswap liquidity pool.
FAQ
Aerodrome or Uniswap — which earns more on Base?
It depends on the pair. Aerodrome adds AERO rewards whose value follows the AERO price. Uniswap often has more volume on major pairs. Compare Fee APR + rewards on BaniPool.
How much gas does adding liquidity on Base cost?
Usually under a cent to a few cents per transaction, depending on congestion.
What is cbBTC?
Bitcoin wrapped by Coinbase on Base, 1:1 with BTC. WETH/cbBTC and USDC/cbBTC are among Base's most active pools.
