Aerodrome and Velodrome merge into Aero, expanding to Ethereum and Circle’s Arc
Aerodrome and Velodrome are merging into Aero, a unified DEX launching on Ethereum and Arc in Q2 2026.Summary
Aerodrome (on Base) and Velodrome (on Optimism), two leading decentralized exchanges, are merging to form a single platform named Aero. This unified cross-chain liquidity hub is scheduled to launch in the second quarter of 2026 on both Ethereum Mainnet and Circle’s permissioned Arc blockchain. Aero will be powered by Dromos Labs’ new operating system, METADEX03, which introduces significant technical upgrades like embedded MEV auctions, a new dual engine for capital efficiency, and MetaSwaps for seamless cross-chain trading. The goal is to service the entire Ethereum network and compete in the increasingly competitive DEX landscape, which includes Uniswap's recent "UNIfication" governance proposal. Collectively, the platforms currently hold over $480 million in Total Value Locked (TVL) and have generated substantial fees, positioning Aero to offer its advanced liquidity infrastructure to broader Ethereum users.
(Source：Crypto Briefing)