Size and money locked

Aero locks about $356 million, while Meteora’s TVL sits around $250 million. This makes Aero the bigger liquidity pool by roughly $100 million. Both platforms have seen a slight decline in TVL over the past week, with Aero down about 0.4% and Meteora down about 5%.

Activity and fees

Aero processes roughly $598 million in 24‑hour volume, far outpacing Meteora’s $138 million. Despite the lower volume, Meteora’s users paid about $541 thousand in fees in the last day, compared with Aero’s $223 thousand. Higher fees on Meteora suggest more revenue per trade.

Networks and reach

Aero operates on 16 different chains including Base, Ethereum, Arbitrum and others, giving it broad cross‑chain accessibility. Meteora is limited to the Solana network, focusing on a single ecosystem.

Who each platform suits

Aero is suited for users seeking deep liquidity across many blockchains and institutional‑grade execution. Meteora appeals to traders and developers who prefer the Solana environment and are comfortable with a more concentrated, fee‑rich market.