The Aero protocol, created through the merger of Aerodrome and Velodrome, is set to launch on October 21 across seven blockchain networks, bringing the two decentralized trading platforms under a unified multichain structure.
The launch will include major networks such as Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Robinhood Chain, expanding the protocol’s reach across multiple blockchain ecosystems. The merger is also expected to simplify the project’s token structure by combining the existing assets associated with the two platforms into a single AERO token.
Aero Targets Larger Share of EVM Trading
The consolidation comes as the combined platform seeks to increase its presence in the decentralized exchange market. Aero currently accounts for about 17% of trading volume across Ethereum Virtual Machine networks, according to the report.
Following the launch, the protocol is targeting a threefold increase in that share. Reaching that objective would give Aero a substantially larger role in EVM-based decentralized trading and could broaden the platform’s user and developer base across supported networks.
The October 21 rollout will bring the merged Aero protocol to seven blockchain networks while consolidating the projects’ tokens into a single AERO asset.
The multichain deployment is designed to position the protocol for greater activity across ecosystems rather than concentrating liquidity and trading activity on a single blockchain. Ethereum and Arbitrum provide established infrastructure for decentralized applications, while the inclusion of Robinhood Chain extends the protocol into another emerging blockchain environment.
Unified Token Structure
The introduction of AERO represents one of the key changes resulting from the merger. By moving toward a single token, the protocol is expected to operate under a more unified economic and governance structure than the two projects maintained independently.
For users, the consolidation could reduce the complexity associated with interacting with separate assets tied to the predecessor platforms. Developers may also benefit from a unified protocol framework as they build applications and liquidity strategies across the participating networks.
The merger reflects a broader trend in decentralized finance toward combining liquidity, users, and infrastructure to compete more effectively across multiple blockchain ecosystems. A platform operating across several networks can potentially attract trading activity from different communities while giving liquidity providers access to a broader market.
Aero is coming to Robinhood Chain ✈️
Get on board 10/21 pic.twitter.com/MSVBZT2qdx
— Aero (@aeroxyz) September 25, 2026
Ambitious Growth Target
Aero’s plan to triple its current share of EVM trading volume represents a significant growth target. The protocol’s existing 17% share provides a substantial base, but achieving a threefold increase would require sustained expansion in trading activity, liquidity and user adoption.
Aero is coming to Arbitrum ✈️
Get on board 10/21 pic.twitter.com/5M9lqstSPg
— Aero (@aeroxyz) September 25, 2026
The October launch will therefore serve as an important milestone for the merged project. Its performance across the seven networks will provide an early indication of whether the unified structure can translate the scale of Aerodrome and Velodrome into greater market activity.
Aero is set for takeoff 🛫
Launch date and details here:https://t.co/UZVpXN2WxG
— Aero (@aeroxyz) September 25, 2026
The project’s stated objective is to expand its share of EVM trading volume from about 17% to roughly three times that level after the merger, highlighting the scale of its growth strategy.
The broader rollout could also increase competition among decentralized exchanges as protocols seek deeper liquidity and greater cross-chain reach. For developers and enterprises building decentralized financial products, wider network availability can provide additional infrastructure options and access to users across multiple ecosystems.
As the October 21 launch approaches, the focus will be on how effectively Aero integrates the two predecessor platforms, manages the transition to AERO, and attracts activity across its expanded network footprint.
The merger is intended to combine liquidity, technology, and users from Aerodrome and Velodrome into a single multichain platform with a broader market reach.