TRX Trading Goes Live on Base as TRON Connects to Growing DeFi Ecosystem

• TRON’s $TRX now trades against $USDC on Base via Aerodrome, and the new pool is already open for swaps, liquidity deposits, and emissions.
• The rollout uses LayerZero to link TRON with Base, enabling asset movement across both networks within a shared DeFi venue.

TRON DAO announced on March 19 that the $TRX/$USDC trading pair is now live on Aerodrome, a decentralized exchange on Base. The launch places $TRX, the native token of the TRON network, on Base’s decentralized finance market. The setup uses LayerZero’s cross-chain system, which allows assets to move between TRON and Base.

The new pair opens liquidity provision on Aerodrome for users seeking exposure to Base-based DeFi tools. The pool is currently active for trading and liquidity deposits and qualifies for emissions on the platform. That places $TRX within Aerodrome’s reward structure and weekly liquidity programs.

TRON DAO links its network to Aerodrome, one of the fastest-growing DeFi environments and the leading DEX on Base. The platform handles more than half of the chain’s total DEX trading volume. Its market structure relies on concentrated liquidity pools and dynamic fees. Those features are designed to support deeper liquidity across listed assets and cross-chain markets.

Earlier, we discussed how TRON is being integrated with Coinbase through LayerZero. This allowed $TRX to transition to Base and trade on decentralized exchanges.

Cross-chain Access Expands TRON ($TRX) Presence on Base

LayerZero is central to the new setup, with its infrastructure reducing fragmentation that often limits activity across separate blockchains. Connecting TRON and Base gives users a way to move value between the two networks with fewer barriers. The arrangement also broadens access to liquidity beyond a single chain.

The launch broadens access for users in both ecosystems. TRON DAO spokesperson Sam Elfarra stated that Aerodrome serves as a major liquidity hub and that the listing extends TRON’s reach. Aerodrome contributor Alex Cutler added:

“We are thrilled to welcome $TRX trading and liquidity to Aerodrome and the Base ecosystem. With the $TRX/$USDC pair now live and eligible for emissions, we’re creating a powerful liquidity bridge between two leading blockchain ecosystems.”

The release also included background data on TRON and the other groups involved. The blockchain, founded in 2017, had recorded more than 369 million user accounts and over 13 billion transactions by March 2026. According to TRONSCAN, the total value locked on the network was above $23 billion.

Aerodrome distributes all protocol revenue to veAERO voters and plans to merge with Velodrome in 2026 to form Aero.

This month, CNF reported LayerZero’s integration with NibiruChain, extending its interoperability network to more than 125 blockchains.

At press time, $TRX traded at $0.3035, up slightly in the past 24 hours, with a market cap of $28.75 billion.