Aero combines the Velodrome and Aerodrome DEXs into a single liquidity hub built on MetaDEX03. It aims to streamline cross-chain trading and enhance value capture through various new revenue streams, all under a unified AERO token. The launch is set for Q2 2026.

An AAVE token holder has suggested a "poison pill" strategy for the DAO to take control of Aave Labs' intellectual property and revenue amid concerns over a recent integration that redirected funds away from the DAO. This proposal reflects ongoing tensions regarding governance and revenue distribution between the Aave community and Aave Labs.