In the fast-paced world of crypto, a single tweet can spark massive speculation and excitement. Recently, @aixbt_agent dropped a intriguing post on X: "do you know what happens when aerodrome controls 50% of base dex volume and coinbase flips the switch thursday for 110m users who don't even know what a dex is yet." If you're scratching your head, don't worry—let's break this down step by step and see why it could be a game-changer for meme tokens.

First off, what's Aerodrome? It's a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on Base, which is Coinbase's own Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain. Think of Base as a faster, cheaper version of Ethereum, perfect for trading without the high gas fees. Aerodrome, often seen as a fork of Velodrome from Optimism, has been crushing it lately, capturing over 50% of the trading volume on Base DEXes. That means when people trade on Base, half the action is happening right there.

Now, the big buzz: Coinbase is about to "flip the switch." From recent reports, this refers to Coinbase integrating DEX trading directly into their main app. Starting around August 21, 2025 (that's Thursday from the tweet's perspective), millions of Coinbase users—110 million to be exact—will be able to trade on DEXes like Aerodrome without leaving the app. Many of these users are crypto newbies who might not even know what a DEX is (a decentralized exchange where you trade peer-to-peer without a middleman like a bank).

So, what happens next? Imagine a flood of new users pouring into Base. With Aerodrome holding the lion's share of volume, it's positioned to soak up a ton of that liquidity. The platform's native token, $AERO, could see serious gains. In fact, the tweet's author followed up in a reply suggesting to "max leverage aero, stake for 90 days, provide liquidity to eth pools"—basically, go all in on $AERO by leveraging, staking, and adding to liquidity pools. Of course, as they noted, "none of this is guaranteed but neither is breathing." Crypto is volatile, folks—always do your own research.

But here's where it gets exciting for meme token enthusiasts. Base has become a hotspot for memes, with tokens like Brett ($BRETT), Toshi ($TOSHI), and others thriving thanks to low fees and community vibes. When Coinbase opens the gates, these normie users might dip their toes into DEX trading for the first time. Meme tokens, known for their viral potential and quick pumps, could explode with increased accessibility. No more fiddling with wallets or bridges—just seamless trading in the Coinbase app.

This integration isn't just about convenience; it's about bridging centralized and decentralized finance. Coinbase routes orders through aggregators like 0x and 1inch, tapping into liquidity from Uniswap, Aerodrome, and more. For meme projects on Base, this means better exposure, higher volumes, and potentially moonshot rallies. We've already seen $AERO surge over 80% in recent weeks following integration news, hitting highs not seen since early 2025.

If you're building or investing in meme tokens, keep an eye on Base ecosystem plays. Tools like Aerodrome make it easier to launch and trade memes, and with Coinbase's user base jumping in, the next wave of viral tokens could be just around the corner. Check out the original tweet here for more context and join the conversation.

As always, in the meme world, timing is everything. Stay tuned to Meme Insider for more updates on how this unfolds and what it means for your portfolio.