Aerodrome and Velodrome Merge to Launch Aero Across Seven Blockchains
The merger of Aerodrome and Velodrome has resulted in the launch of Aero, expanding its presence across seven blockchain networks.
The merger of Aerodrome and Velodrome has resulted in the launch of Aero, expanding its presence across seven blockchain networks. Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $2,473.54. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by The Block, with live market data added, as of Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:15:02 UTC.
The merger signifies a strategic consolidation in the DeFi space, aiming to enhance liquidity and user reach across major blockchain ecosystems. This move could strengthen Aero's position in the competitive DEX landscape.
- Aerodrome and Velodrome have merged to form Aero.
- Aero is now available on Ethereum, Base, Robinhood Chain, and more.
- Arbitrum and Base TVL are $3.47B and $3.04B respectively.
Aerodrome and Velodrome, two prominent decentralized exchanges (DEXs), have merged to form Aero, a new platform designed to leverage the strengths of both predecessors.
The newly launched Aero is now operational across seven blockchain networks: 
Ethereum mainnet, Base, Robinhood Chain, Ink, OP Mainnet, Arc, and 
Arbitrum. This multi-chain approach aims to enhance liquidity and accessibility for users across different ecosystems.
According to DeFiLlama, Arbitrum's total value locked (TVL) stands at $3.47 billion, while Base's TVL is $3.04 billion, indicating substantial liquidity in these ecosystems. Robinhood Chain's TVL is $663.1 million, and Aerodrome's TVL is $375.14 million.
The merger comes at a time when the overall cryptocurrency market is experiencing a broad uptrend, with the total market cap at $2.88 trillion. 
Bitcoin is up 1.48% in the last 24 hours, and the Fear & Greed Index is at 68, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment.
Ethereum, the leading smart contract platform, is currently priced at $2474.39, up 1.24% in the last 24 hours. Arbitrum's native token ARB is also up slightly, trading at $0.188018.
Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, Ethereum (ETH) has moved from $2,474.39 to $2,473.54 — -0.03%.
The chart plots ETH's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from TLT's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 ETH ≈ ₦3.38M (about $2,473.54), up 1.2% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.3% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the assets in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 22, 2026.
TLT reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.
Aerodrome and Velodrome Merge to Launch Aero Across Seven Bl — questions & answers
What networks is Aero now available on?
Aero is available on Ethereum mainnet, Base, Robinhood Chain, Ink, OP Mainnet, Arc, and Arbitrum.
How much TVL does Arbitrum have?
Arbitrum's TVL is $3.47 billion, according to DeFiLlama.
What is the current market sentiment?
The Fear & Greed Index is at 68, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment.
How much is 1 Ethereum worth in naira today?
About ₦3.38M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $2,473.54. The naira price moves with both ETH's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Ethereum in naira page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from The Block. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original TLT brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.