Gate Research: LDO and AERO Surge Strongly; Creator Economy Drives Base TVL Growth | Weekly Report for Gate VIPs

Last week, Lido DAO (LDO) surged over 62% in 7 days, fueled by Ethereum's strong price rally and institutional custody support. Aerodrome Finance (AERO) gained nearly 49%, boosted by liquidity expansion on the Base network. Base led inflows with a net $80.3 million, reversing its previous streak of outflows. Driven by SocialFi and the creator economy, its TVL has surpassed $4.6 billion, establishing a multi-layered closed loop of trading, content, and social interaction.