Aerodrome and Velodrome Merge to Launch Aero Platform

Two Major DEX Platforms Combine Forces

In a major move within the decentralized finance space, decentralized exchange platforms AerodromeAERO-3.97% and Velodrome have joined forces to launch Aero. This unified trading platform is setting its sights on seven major blockchain networks that collectively process approximately $120 billion in monthly trading volume.

By combining their technical tools, liquidity models, and user bases into a single ecosystem, the two projects aim to capture a larger share of onchain trading volume across multiple layer-one and layer-two networks.

Proven Track Record Across Base and OPOP-6.76% Mainnet

Both Aerodrome and Velodrome enter this merger with significant market positions in their respective ecosystems. During the third quarter of 2026, Aerodrome controlled 58% of all decentralized exchange trading volume on Coinbase's Base network. During the same period, Velodrome captured 60% of DEX volume on OP Mainnet.

Prior to merging into Aero, the two platforms distributed a reported total of $578 million to tokenholders through fee distributions and staking incentives.

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Aerodrome also reported strong performance in specialized trading markets. The exchange held a leading position in bitcoinBTC-1.82%-dollar trading pairs and onchain foreign exchange activity. Additionally, its share of tokenized stock trading across EthereumETH-2.25% and connected Layer-2 networks grew from roughly 2% in early September to 57% by October 10.

Core Technical Features of Aero

The unified Aero platform introduces updated technical infrastructure designed to streamline liquidity management and cross-chain execution.

Predictive Allocation System

A key feature of Aero is its Predictive Allocation system. This mechanism allows token stakers to vote and direct liquidity incentives toward markets they expect will generate high trading volume and fees. Participants who accurately anticipate demand receive proportional rewards based on generated revenue.

Metaswaps and Slipstream V3

Aero uses Metaswaps infrastructure to facilitate seamless transactions across different blockchain networks. In addition, the platform incorporates Slipstream V3, which features dynamic swap fees and tools designed to capture maximal extractable value (MEV) for stakers and liquidity providers.

No Venture Capital and No Token Sale

The transition to Aero is structured without external venture capital funding or a public token sale. Key details of the transition include:

• Zero VC Involvement: Launched without institutional venture capital backing.
• No Presale: No private or public token sales were held.
• Token Migration: Existing AERO and VELO tokens transition directly into the new AERO structure.
• Governance Locks: Locked governance positions convert into sAERO tokens for voting rights.

100% Revenue Distribution Model

Alex Cutler, CEO of Dromos Labs, explained that the platform's financial structure allocates exchange earnings directly to community stakers.

"Every market is coming onchain, and any institution that can be distilled into code will be. Their margin is our opportunity. Aerodrome and Velodrome won because the model works better for the people who use it," said Cutler.

"Aero takes that model to some of the biggest markets onchain, and 100% of the revenue it earns goes back to the people who stake AERO," Cutler added.

Market Context and Risk Factors

While Aero aims to establish a broad cross-chain presence, its long-term performance depends on maintaining trading activity and competitive liquidity depth. If trading volumes decline or yield incentive models lose traction, revenue returns to stakers could experience fluctuations.

As with all decentralized trading protocols, users should also consider general market volatility, smart contract security risks, and evolving global regulatory frameworks surrounding decentralized finance platforms.