Aero Xyz Aero Bridge: Step-by-Step Guide to Bridging AERO Tokens

The Aero Xyz Aero Bridge is the core migration tool built for the Aerodrome launch — a direct upgrade from the Velodrome protocol. It lets you move AERO tokens across chains and convert existing VELO into the new native token on Base mainnet. This same interface also handles sAERO (staked AERO), so you can manage locked positions and liquidity commitments without extra steps. In practical terms, the bridge ensures your tokens are ready for the upgraded liquidity engine on Aerodrome, whether you held VELO on Optimism or plan to supply assets on Base. This guide walks you through each click — from opening the universal bridge to final confirmation — so you can complete the migration in a single session.

To begin using the Aero Xyz Aero Bridge, you first need to access the official universal bridge dApp. This interface was rolled out as part of the Aerodrome launch — the upgrade from Velodrome to a new liquidity layer on Base. Open your browser and navigate directly to the verified Aero Finance website (the exact URL is visible in the official project documentation).

Before connecting your wallet, make sure it is set to the Base mainnet. The bridge operates on Base, and using any other network will prevent successful transactions. If you haven't added Base to your wallet yet, you can do so through the network settings or via the bridge’s one-click prompt.

Security is critical. Always type the URL manually or use a trusted bookmark. Avoid clicking links from social media or search ads. The official bridge does not ask for your seed phrase or private keys. Once you are on the correct page and your wallet is on the right network, you are ready to connect and move on to entering the amount.

With the Aero Xyz Aero Bridge interface open, look for the token selector. Usually the pre-filled pair is VELO → AERO or VELO → sAERO. Choose the source token you hold — most users bridge VELO from the older Velodrome deployment.

Type the amount you want to move or tap “Max” to bridge everything. As you enter numbers, the dApp shows the estimated output in real time. This step directly affects your future liquidity position: if you intend to join pools or maximize rewards, selecting sAERO as the destination token lets you stake immediately and start earning protocol fees. Double‑check the estimated output before moving on — the conversion is fixed, but a quick sanity check can save you from a costly misclick.

After you enter the amount, the Aero Xyz Aero Bridge shows the AERO tokens that will be deducted from your connected wallet on Base mainnet. You must hold enough AERO to cover both the swap and the network gas fee. The dApp will ask you to approve the transaction — this payment step finalises your token allocation before you confirm the bridge.

If your source token is VELO and you’re bridging to sAERO, the bridge still processes the payment in AERO. The conversion to staked sAERO happens seamlessly on the Aerodrome side. This is your final opportunity to review the amounts; once you proceed, the swap becomes irreversible. Without sufficient AERO, the transaction will fail, so verify your balance before moving forward.

Before approving the transaction, inspect the swap details on the Aero Xyz Aero Bridge — this review screen is your final checkpoint.

Focus on three key numbers: conversion rate, minimum received, and price impact. The conversion rate shows how many AERO or sAERO you'll receive for your VELO; it reflects live pool conditions and can fluctuate because the bridge operates within a larger liquidity upgrade tied to the Aerodrome launch. The minimum received is your safety floor — if the final rate drops below it, the transaction cancels. Price impact alerts you if your order is large enough to shift the pool balance, which would reduce your effective rate.

Finally, confirm the output token type. Holders of staked VELO may see sAERO as the destination, keeping their staking position intact. Verify every detail, then click confirm only when you're ready.

Once you’ve verified the swap details, the final action is straightforward. Click the “Confirm Swap” button on the Aero Xyz Aero Bridge. This triggers your connected wallet — typically MetaMask — to open a confirmation popup.

Inside the wallet, double‑check the transaction summary and the gas fee. This is your last chance to cancel. When you press “Confirm,” the operation is broadcast to the Base mainnet. Remember: mainnet transactions are final and irreversible. The bridge, built for the Velodrome‑Aerodrome transition, finalizes the swap permanently.

After approving, you’ll see a pending state in the bridge interface. Don’t close the page until confirmation. Within a minute or two, your new tokens land in your wallet on Aerodrome mainnet.

After you hit confirm, the Aero Xyz Aero Bridge submits your transaction to the Base mainnet. Your wallet will show the operation as “pending” — this is normal and part of the on-chain settlement process.

To track progress, copy the transaction hash and paste it into a Base block explorer like basescan.org. You’ll see the status update from pending to confirmed, usually within a few blocks. The waiting period gives the network time to reach final consensus and secure the swap.

Once the explorer marks the transaction as “Success,” your tokens are officially bridged. If you converted VELO from Velodrome, the resulting AERO or sAERO appears directly in your wallet. In cases where you used the bridge to enter pools or lock liquidity positions, the assets may show up inside the Aerodrome dApp rather than your general balance — check the “Liquidity” tab to confirm.

Once the transaction confirms, open your wallet and check your token balance. If you bridged to sAERO, add the token manually using the contract address from the Aerodrome docs.

Now stake your AERO to earn rewards via sAERO, or provide liquidity to pools on Aerodrome. The Aero Xyz Aero Bridge has finished; your assets are live in the Aerodrome ecosystem — farm, govern, or hold.