Aevo is a derivatives exchange that emerged from the merger between Ribbon Finance and the Aevo brand. This consolidation was driven by the governance decision of Ribbon Finance, facilitated through the approval of its DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) token holders. The integration sees the Ribbon Finance decentralized application (dApp) moving under the Aevo domain, with Ribbon's structured financial products adopting Aevo's visual identity. A significant aspect of this merger is the transition from the RBN token of Ribbon Finance to a new AEVO token, reflecting the unified brand and operational framework. Aevo operates as a non-custodial options and perpetual futures exchange, built as a Layer-2 rollup on the Optimism stack, offering off-chain order books similar to those found on centralized exchanges​​​​.

Aevo serves multiple purposes within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. It is designed to address scalability issues prevalent in DeFi options trading, such as high gas fees, latency, liquidity, and capital efficiency. By providing a centralized limit order book (CLOB) exchange mechanism with no gas fees for users, low latency, and high order throughput, Aevo facilitates efficient trading of derivatives. The platform supports the trading of options and perpetual futures, alongside structured products, all governed by the AEVO token. Aevo's transition to a DAO structure allows AEVO token holders to participate in governance decisions related to the options and perpetuals exchange, over-the-counter (OTC) trading, the existing structured products, and the Layer-2 rollup itself​​​​.

Aevo's creation was a strategic decision made by the community and stakeholders of Ribbon Finance, a blockchain-based structured products platform. The merger and rebranding into Aevo were facilitated by Ribbon Finance's governance, with significant input and approval from its DAO token holders. This collective decision aimed to unify the Ribbon and Aevo brands, restructure governance, and optimize tokenomics for greater product success and growth. The transition emphasizes the community's role in shaping the platform's future, highlighting the collaborative effort of developers, investors, and users in the DeFi space​​.