Aerodrome and Velodrome Merge to Form Aero on Ethereum
- Aerodrome and Velodrome are merging into a single decentralized exchange platform called Aero, launching on the Ethereum Mainnet and Circle’s Arc blockchain in Q2 2026.
- Aero will feature advanced technical capabilities, including MEV auctions and cross-chain MetaSwaps, to enhance its service within the broader Ethereum ecosystem.
- The platform aims to compete with Uniswap, which holds over $4.9 billion in total value locked (TVL) across 42 chains.
- Aero currently has more than $480 million in TVL and generated $180 million in fees over the past year, while Velodrome holds $56 million in TVL with $7 million in fees.
- Dromos Labs’ new operating system METADEX03 will power Aero, introducing technical upgrades for improved capital efficiency.
The merger of Aerodrome and Velodrome into Aero aims to provide enhanced liquidity services across the Ethereum network, positioning itself as a competitor to Uniswap by leveraging advanced features like MEV auctions and cross-chain trading.
Source (3.2)https://cryptobriefing.com/aero-dex-merger-ethereum-expansion/?rand=59535
