# Revolut’s 65M+ Users Gain Access to $AURORA as Aurora Names New CEO

> Aurora is entering a new chapter—one that puts distribution and execution front and center. The Aurora ecosystem has announced that its native token, $AURORA, is now live on Revolut, the global fintech platform serving more than 65 million users worldwide.

By Lidia Yadlos · December 18, 2025

Canonical: https://blockster.com/revoluts-65m-users-gain-access-to-aurora-as-aurora-names-new-ceo

_Aurora is entering a new chapter—one that puts distribution and execution front and center. The_ _**[Aurora ecosystem](https://auroracloud.dev/)**_ _has announced that its native token, $AURORA, is now live on Revolut, the global fintech platform serving more than 65 million users worldwide._

At the same time, the project confirmed a leadership transition, appointing **[Declan Hannon as CEO](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3_5NOOJJNk)**. Together, the updates signal Aurora’s shift from infrastructure-first development to broader market access and real-world adoption.

## $AURORA Goes Live on Revolut

With the listing, **[Revolut](https://www.revolut.com/)** users can now buy, hold, and track $AURORA directly in-app, alongside more than 250 other cryptocurrencies. The integration unlocks instant access through familiar fintech features, including fiat on-ramps, recurring purchases, price alerts, and portfolio tracking.

[Post from @auroraisnear on X](https://twitter.com/auroraisnear/status/2001653830111629338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2001653830111629338%7Ctwgr%5E5b7135787af366c9fd76dc960575b7b5e37bf420%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fblockster.com%2Frevoluts-65m-users-gain-access-to-aurora-as-aurora-names-new-ceo)

For Aurora, the move significantly expands retail reach—connecting blockchain infrastructure to a mainstream user base without requiring users to leave the Revolut ecosystem.

## What Aurora Builds

Aurora enables teams to launch and operate their own EVM-compatible blockchains on NEAR, without the burden of running validators or managing base-layer infrastructure. Builders get the flexibility of their own chain while inheriting NEAR’s scalability, speed, and interoperability.

Beyond chain deployment, Aurora is also building **[Calyx,](https://www.calyx.xyz/)** a cross-chain token launchpad powered by NEAR Intents. Calyx is designed to let projects launch tokens once and reach users across multiple ecosystems—including Solana, Base, and TON—through a single, unified flow.

The goal is simple: reduce friction between chains and help projects reach users wherever liquidity already exists.

## Leadership Transition Focused on Execution

As part of the transition, Declan Hannon steps in as CEO, bringing experience scaling consumer-facing products, including prior work at Revolut. His appointment reflects Aurora’s growing emphasis on commercial execution and adoption.

> **“Listing on Revolut expands access to $AURORA as the ecosystem grows. Our focus is execution—helping teams launch chains, ship products, and reach users at scale.”**
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> **[Declan Hannon, CEO of Aurora](https://www.linkedin.com/in/declanhannon?originalSubdomain=uk)**

Founder Alex Shevchenko moves into a strategic advisor role, where he will focus on protocol-level innovation and **[NEAR](https://www.near.org/)** Intents, while day-to-day leadership shifts toward growth and ecosystem expansion.

[Post from @auroraisnear on X](https://twitter.com/auroraisnear/status/1999524832262951411?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1999524832262951411%7Ctwgr%5E5b7135787af366c9fd76dc960575b7b5e37bf420%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fblockster.com%2Frevoluts-65m-users-gain-access-to-aurora-as-aurora-names-new-ceo)

## A Shift Toward Real Usage

The Revolut listing and leadership update mark a clear inflection point for Aurora. The infrastructure is built. The tooling is live. Now, the focus is distribution—connecting builders, chains, and users through products that feel accessible beyond crypto-native circles.

As Aurora moves into this next phase, the emphasis is no longer just on what’s possible—but on what’s being used.