Aero is launching as a unified liquidity hub that merges the strengths of Velodrome and Aerodrome, utilizing the MetaDEX03 architecture from Dromos Labs. This new platform aims to enhance efficiency and scalability across various ecosystems in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. The operational base for Aero will be on Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystem that has supported Aerodrome for over two years. Base's low costs and high transaction speeds will facilitate Aero’s growth and connect its liquidity to millions of Coinbase users. At launch, Aero will employ a single token, AERO, to streamline the economic claims of both Velodrome and Aerodrome communities. The initial distribution of AERO will allocate 94.5% to current AERO and veAERO holders and 5.5% to VELO and veVELO holders, reflecting the revenue generated by both protocols over the past year. Together, they generated $275 million, but the broader DEX market brings in over $5.5 billion annually in trading fees. By expanding its network reach and integrating additional revenue streams like front-end trade routing and cross-chain bridging, Aero is positioned to capture more value within this larger market. Aero will simplify cross-chain trading and enhance user experience with features like Metaswaps, which eliminate the need for bridges or switching networks. Users will benefit from efficient liquidity routing and automatic trade execution. The platform will also introduce a marketplace for trading locked positions and tools for liquidity providers to optimize and manage their investments effortlessly. The Momentum Fund will further support the ecosystem by directing AERO rewards to strengthen liquidity and foster growth for new projects, integrating a disciplined approach to capital management. Development is already in progress, with a launch planned for Q2 2026.