Aerodrome launches a new protocol and token, aiming to challenge Uniswap's position.

According to Mars Finance, Dromos Labs, the developer of Aerodrome, will launch a new protocol Aero and its Token in the second quarter of 2026, aiming to replace Uniswap and dominate the Ethereum ecosystem. The new protocol Aero will simplify the cross-chain token exchange process and allow traders to execute cross-chain transactions with just one click through built-in bridge technology. Aero will also enhance incentives for attracting traders and Liquidity Providers, providing additional revenue sources such as MEV and distributing them to Aero Token holders, enabling Aero to offer better prices to crypto traders than its competitors. Previously, Dromos Labs CEO Alexander Cutler stated on X that the recently proposed fee switch reform by Uniswap is a huge mistake made by our biggest competitor. Aerodrome is the largest DEX on Base, while its sister protocol Velodrome is the largest DEX on Optimism. This is the development team's first expansion to the Ethereum Mainnet, directly competing with the long-dominant Uniswap.