tea × Aerodrome, confirmed for February 5

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We are pleased to confirm that tea is launching in collaboration with Aerodrome on February 5.
This announcement is being published on December 18 to provide clarity on timing, structure, and the conditions that now make this launch viable.

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tea has always been designed as infrastructure. That design philosophy extends beyond the protocol itself to how liquidity is formed, how wallets route flow, and how the token economy is protected at launch.

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Why this launch works now: on-chain DEXs and wallet readiness

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The on-chain environment has changed meaningfully over the last year. Decentralised exchanges, wallet infrastructure, and routing layers are materially more capable today than they were during earlier planning cycles.

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Wallet technology has improved across major ecosystems, enabling cleaner routing into on-chain liquidity without requiring users to rely on legacy centralised exchange flows. From day one, wallets across the Coinbase ecosystem, OKX, and Binance Wallet will be able to interface with on-chain markets directly.

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At the same time, DEX aggregators are now better positioned to route flow efficiently across venues. This matters because it allows tea to launch into a market where price discovery and liquidity access are native to the chain, not intermediated through high-friction off-chain systems.

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This shift is foundational. It enables a launch that is not shaped by CEX pressure, opaque fees, or short-term volume incentives that distort token economics.

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Why Aerodrome, and what composable liquidity enables

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Aerodrome provides a market structure that aligns with how tea is meant to operate. Composable liquidity, predictable routing, and integration with broader on-chain DEX infrastructure allow tea to establish durable pools rather than transient liquidity.

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As we migrate liquidity to Aerodrome (MetaDEX), pool performance and depth have met the thresholds we require to support real usage. This is not about optics. It is about ensuring that liquidity can support builders, integrations, and long-term participation without fragility.

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Launching with Aerodrome allows tea to start with a clean, decentralised foundation that is compatible with modern aggregators and wallet flows, rather than retrofitting later.

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Timing clarity: from Q4 planning to a February 5 launch

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The decision to launch in Q1 2026, with February 5 confirmed, was driven by three operator-level considerations.

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First, market discipline. The maturity of on-chain DEXs, wallet routing, and aggregators now supports a decentralised-first launch without compromising usability.

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Second, protocol and ecosystem readiness. With key infrastructure milestones in place, including Fusaka-related improvements, the surrounding environment is materially stronger than it was earlier in the cycle.

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Third, coordination. Aligning the launch with Aerodrome required deliberate sequencing across teams and systems. That coordination is now complete and validated.

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February 5 reflects readiness, not urgency.

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A measured approach to centralised exchanges

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tea is not opposed to centralised exchanges. However, participation will be selective and principled.

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There may be CEX launches where we believe the partner relationship is aligned, fair, and does not require sacrificing the token economy through entry fees or distorted incentives. Any such decisions will be communicated transparently and only when they meet our criteria.

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The priority at launch remains on-chain liquidity and decentralised access, enabled by modern wallets and aggregators.

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Security posture and correctness over speed

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tea continues to prioritise correctness over speed. Independent security partners, including Nethermind, Sigma Prime, and Spearbit, have been engaged to review critical components.

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Security communication will remain factual and conservative. We will not overstate coverage or speculate on outcomes. Where reviews are complete, we will say so. Where work continues, we will allow it to finish properly.

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What happens next

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Between now and February 5, updates will focus on documentation, verified resources, and clear operational guidance.

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There will be no private announcements, unofficial confirmations, or early access claims communicated through third parties. If it does not originate from tea’s official channels, it should be treated as unverified.

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A launch designed to hold up

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This launch reflects what tea is meant to be. Utility-first, decentralised, and designed to operate under real on-chain conditions from day one.

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February 5 is the outcome of that approach, and we are confident in the structure being put in place.

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What to do now

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• Follow tea’s official channels for verified updates only
• Review documentation as it is released ahead of launch
• Use supported wallets and aggregators when interacting on-chain
• Ignore rumours, unofficial listings, or private messages claiming early access

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Anti-phishing and verified links notice

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tea will never request private keys, recovery phrases, or direct wallet permissions via direct message or email. Always verify links carefully and rely only on domains and accounts explicitly listed on tea’s official site.

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Suggested internal link anchors

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• tea’s infrastructure-first design philosophy
• Updates on launch readiness and sequencing
• tea’s view on decentralised market structure
• Posts on composable liquidity and routing
• tea’s security and audit approach
• Community guidance on verified communications
• Recent protocol and ecosystem milestones