DeFi protocol Aero launches on seven chains Oct 21, expanding market reach and offering cross-chain rewards.

Aero, a DeFi liquidity protocol merging Aerodrome and Velodrome Finance, will launch on October 21 across seven blockchain networks including Ethereum and Arbitrum. The platform supports cross-chain swaps, governance-driven liquidity incentives, and token market bootstrapping, aiming to triple its market coverage. Users can earn AERO rewards and participate in liquidity creation with new features like Predictive Allocation. The launch follows extensive development and security audits, signaling a major expansion in DeFi liquidity services.

AERO trades at Rp15.307 on Pluang, up 22.47% as of Sep 26, 2026 01:22 WIB, with a market cap of Rp15.1T. VELODROME also gained 19.50%, priced at Rp640. Pluang order activity shows 80% selling for AERO and 84% for VELODROME, reflecting active trading ahead of the launch.