Aerodrome and Velodrome Merge to Launch Aero Across Seven Blockchains
The merger aims to expand liquidity and interoperability across major blockchain networks.
The merger aims to expand liquidity and interoperability across major blockchain networks. Ethereum (ETH) is trading at ₹2,34,035 ($2,474.10). This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by The Block, with live market data added, as of Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:00:01 UTC.
This merger creates a unified liquidity platform across seven networks, potentially boosting DeFi activity and interoperability while consolidating market presence.
- Aerodrome and Velodrome merge to form Aero, expanding to seven blockchain networks.
- The new platform will operate on Ethereum, Base, Robinhood Chain, and more.
- Arbitrum and Base TVL are $3.47B and $3.04B respectively, indicating strong DeFi activity.
Aerodrome and Velodrome have announced a merger to launch Aero, a new platform designed to operate across seven major blockchain networks. The networks include 
Ethereum mainnet, Base, Robinhood Chain, Ink, OP Mainnet, Arc, and 
Arbitrum.
The move is aimed at expanding liquidity and interoperability across these networks, which are key components of the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. The merger leverages the strengths of both Aerodrome and Velodrome to create a more robust platform.
According to on-chain data from DeFiLlama, Arbitrum's total value locked (TVL) stands at $3.47 billion, while Base's TVL is $3.04 billion, indicating significant DeFi activity on these networks. Robinhood Chain's TVL is $663.1 million, and Aerodrome's TVL is $375.14 million.
The broader crypto market is currently in a positive trend, 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.
The merger could potentially lead to increased liquidity and user activity across the involved networks. Investors and users should monitor the integration process and its impact on the DeFi landscape.
Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, Ethereum (ETH) has moved from ₹2,34,062.13$2,474.39 to ₹2,34,034.70$2,474.10 — -0.01%.
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 Token Times'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 ≈ ₹256,873.43 (about $2,474.10), up 0.9% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.8% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian 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.
Token Times 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 will Aero operate on?
Aero will operate on Ethereum mainnet, Base, Robinhood Chain, Ink, OP Mainnet, Arc, and Arbitrum.
How much is the total value locked on Arbitrum?
Arbitrum's TVL is $3.47 billion, according to DeFiLlama.
What is the purpose of the merger?
The merger aims to expand liquidity and interoperability across the seven blockchain networks.
How much is 1 Ethereum worth in rupee today?
About ₹256,873.43 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $2,474.10. The rupee price moves with both ETH's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Ethereum in rupee page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times 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 Token Times 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.