Aerodrome and Velodrome complete merger and launch unified DEX Aero
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Reports state that Aerodrome and Velodrome have merged to launch Aero and will unify the platform and token systems.
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Aerodrome and Velodrome officially merge to launch unified on-chain DEX Aero
BlockBeats reports,October 22, Aerodrome and Velodrome have officially completed their merger and launched Aero, a unified on-chain spot trading platform. The new platform is planned to operate simultaneously on seven networks: Ethereum Mainnet, Base, Robinhood Chain, Ink,OP Mainnet, Arc, and Arbitrum, integrating the previous operations of the two decentralized exchanges into a single platform.
The core action in this merger is the unification of the token system. The original AERO and VELO tokens will migrate to the new AERO token, with the previous AERO exchanged at a ratio of 1: 1, while VELO will be exchanged at a ratio of 1 VELO = 0.044 AERO; locked positions in veAERO and veVELO will be converted into sAERO.Binance announced support for this token merger and contract migration on October 16, providing existing holders with a migration channel.
Before the merger, Aerodrome and Velodrome had already established dominant positions in their respective ecosystems: in the third quarter of 2026, Aerodrome accounted for DEX of spot trading volume on Base, while Velodrome accounted for 58%of the trading volume on OP Mainnet; during the same period, Aerodrome also ranked first among all 60%in Bitcoin-USD trading volume. The seven networks covered by Aero collectively handle approximately DEX per month in 120000000000 USD trading volume.
Original article:DEX https://m.theblockbeats.info/flash/373084
Key points
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BlockBeats reports that Aerodrome and Velodrome have officially completed their merger and launched Aero, a unified on-chain spot trading platform.
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Aero is planned to operate on Ethereum Mainnet, Base, Robinhood Chain, Ink,OP Mainnet, Arc, and Arbitrum.
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Previous AERO planned to be exchanged at a ratio of 1: 1 in exchange for the new AERO，VELO planned to be exchanged at a ratio of 1 VELO = 0.044 AERO for conversion.
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The original veAERO and veVELO locked positions will be converted into sAERO.
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Reports state that Binance announced support on October 16 for this token merger and contract migration.
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Reports state that in the third quarter of 2026, Aerodrome accounted for DEX of Base's 58%trading volume, while Velodrome accounted for OP of the volume on Mainnet. 60%。
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Reports state that the seven networks collectively handle approximately 120000000000 USD per month in DEX trading volume.
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The two decentralized exchanges have been integrated into Aero, and the original platform tokens and locked positions will also migrate to a unified system. Users holding the previous AERO、VELO, veAERO, or veVELO should monitor the relevant exchange and conversion arrangements.
Why it matters to readers
The merger involves platform operations, deployment plans for seven networks, and the migration of tokens and locked positions, which may directly affect the asset conversion and subsequent use of relevant holders.
If you hold AERO、VELO or related locked positions, you should verify the exchange ratio, support channels, and actual implementation progress; if you do not hold relevant assets, you can first observe whether Aero launches on each network as planned.
Risks and unknowns
The materials do not include an announcement from the project team, so the completion of the merger and migration cannot be independently confirmed.
It is currently unclear whether Aero has launched on all seven networks; the original article only states that it is planned to operate on them.
The eligibility, timetable, procedures, and contract address for the token exchange are not specified in the materials.
The specific implementation results of Binance's support for mergers and contract swaps have not been specified.
Trading volume share and approximately per month 120000000000 USD The scale is based solely on reports; the materials do not provide the calculation methodology or raw data.
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