If you’ve used Velodrome or Aerodrome recently — or build anywhere on the Superchain — this episode is critical. A coordinated DNS front-end hijack drained user wallets and exposed a major weakness in the off-chain infrastructure that every DeFi protocol still relies on. At the same time, the Aerodrome + Velodrome merger (AERO) and upcoming Optimism protocol upgrades are reshaping liquidity, routing, and developer economics across Optimism, Base, and the wider Ethereum L2 ecosystem. This is your clear, technical breakdown of what actually happened, how to stay safe, and what’s coming next. 00:00 — Intro: Why this incident matters 00:28 — What Velodrome, Aerodrome, and AERO actually are 01:42 — The DNS attack explained (contracts safe, UIs compromised) 03:05 — How the attacker drained wallets through malicious approvals 04:10 — What the AERO merger means for liquidity + routing 05:30 — Optimism upgrades: L3 support, custom gas tokens, Plasma mode, Utila 07:02 — The current outage + AERO rollout timeline 08:15 — Security lessons for users + builders 09:22 — What to watch next across the Superchain 10:12 — Final recommendations 🎙️ About The Optimism Show Weekly, high-signal coverage of the tech, incentives, and security shaping the Superchain — delivered with zero hype and maximum clarity. 🔔 Subscribe to stay early, stay informed, and stay safe.
