Velodrome Merges into Aerodrome (AERO)
News category: Brand upgrade, merger
Event details
Binance supports the merger of Velodrome ($VELODROME ) into Aerodrome ($AERO ) and the AERO contract swap. Trading, deposits, and withdrawals of the old token will be suspended on November 3. Aerodrome is a leading DEX on the Base chain.
Impact and rationale
Liquidity is being consolidated across the Base ecosystem, focusing AERO’s value while sidelining the old token.
Key price levels
AERO fluctuates with the Base ecosystem and BTC’s trading range. Pay close attention to TVL on the Base chain.
Outlook
The merger will increase concentration. Watch for liquidity migration during the integration period.
About the token
Aerodrome is a liquidity hub on the Base chain that uses a ve model to allocate emissions.

Starknet ($STRK ) Community to Vote on Transition to an Independent Quantum-Resistant L1
News category: Protocol upgrade
Event details
The Starknet community will hold a non-binding vote on transitioning to an independent quantum-resistant L1, in response to the long-term threat posed by quantum computing.
Impact and rationale
Quantum resistance is attracting more attention amid rising institutional interest and security discussions. This represents a long-term adjustment to the project’s technical roadmap.
Key price levels
STRK moves in tandem with the ZK and L2 sectors. Watch BTC and ETH trading ranges.
Outlook
If approved, the vote could strengthen Starknet’s narrative of technical differentiation. Short-term price sensitivity will depend on overall risk appetite.
About the token
STRK is the token of Starknet, a ZK Rollup focused on verifiable computation and scaling.