Dromos Labs has introduced Aero, a new central liquidity hub designed to unify its two decentralized exchanges (DEXs): Aerodrome (on Base) and Velodrome (on Optimism). The company plans to expand this hub further to Ethereum and Circle’s Arc blockchain.
The launch of Aero involves consolidating liquidity and user activity under a single new token, AERO. This unification is intended to streamline yield generation, NFT trading, and other onchain services.
- Token Allocation: Approximately 5.5% of the new AERO token supply will be distributed to existing VELO token holders, with the rest allocated to AERO holders.
- Composability: The platform is built to be fully composable, allowing easy integration with wallets, exchanges, and AI agents.
Introduction of MetaDEX 03 and Key Features
The rollout of Aero coincides with the launch of MetaDEX 03, an upgraded DEX operating system designed to significantly boost protocol revenue and rewards for liquidity providers.
Key improvements and features include:
- Dual Engine Model: MetaDEX 03 features a REV Engine expected to increase revenue by 40% and an AER Engine designed to reduce costs by $34 million, potentially generating 2.8 times more value for token operators.
- MEV Capture: Aero integrates Slipstream V3 to capture Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) auction revenue directly at the DEX level.
- Institutional Compliance: The platform introduces verified pools that enable compliant institutional trading through the use of zero-knowledge technology and attestations.
- Cross-Chain Capability: The Metaswaps feature allows for seamless cross-chain bridging and swapping across the entire EVM ecosystem.
With Aerodrome already holding the title of the largest DEX on Base (generating $14.79 million in the last 30 days), Dromos Labs aims to use Aero and MetaDEX 03 to reduce fragmented liquidity, enhance cross-chain functionalities, and establish the network as a unified hub for the broader onchain economy.
November 2025, Cryptoniteuae
