Aave

24h change: -1.52%. From $97.35 to $95.87.

• Aave's V4 protocol upgrade went live on Ethereum after two years of development, featuring a hub-and-spoke model that allows multiple lending markets to share liquidity pools. This design targets real-world assets and structured credit to attract more institutional participation in DeFi. The update bolsters Aave's dominance with its leading TVL while enhancing scalability and security.
• Aave deepened its partnership with Chainlink to automate governance operations across 18 chains using Chainlink Automation and CRE. This secures multi-chain workflows for the Aave DAO, improving efficiency and scalability. The integration leverages Chainlink SVR, contributing significantly to recent protocol revenue.

24h change: -1.11%. From $98.43 to $97.34.

• Aave V4 rolled out on Ethereum mainnet with a hub-and-spoke model that centralizes capital in hubs while spokes handle specific markets and risks independently. Developed over two years, it supports advanced use cases like real-world assets and institutional lending without liquidity fragmentation. This positions the $24 billion TVL protocol for greater scale.
• Aave went live on OKX's X Layer, allowing wallet users to supply assets, borrow against collateral, and earn yield without bridging. Features six eModes with up to 88% LTV for efficient onchain lending. This expands Aave's reach on new networks amid its core Ethereum upgrade.
• Disputes between Aave Labs and DAO delegates over revenue sharing and influence continue ahead of V4. Key groups like ACI exited amid transparency concerns on budgets and voting. Founder Stani Kulechov views it as healthy evolution despite contributor departures.

24h change: -0.21%. From $97.75 to $97.55.

• Aave deployed its V4 upgrade on Ethereum mainnet after two years of development. It introduces a hub-and-spoke architecture for unified liquidity management across lending markets. The protocol now supports expansion into real-world assets and larger-scale lending.
• Aave launched on X Layer, OKX's Ethereum Layer 2 network. This enables onchain lending directly for OKX Wallet users with up to 88% LTV. It offers self-custodial access without bridging.

24h change: -4.95%. From $101.76 to $96.72.

• AAVE token has fallen below the $100 level it held for 18 months, dropping 3.2% recently amid broader constituent declines. Trading volume stands at $266 million over 24 hours with market cap at $1.48 billion. Community analysts warn of potential further drop to $80 liquidity zone.
• Aave V4 is approaching debut on Ethereum after a governance vote on March 24 with near-unanimous support. A comprehensive security program has been detailed for transparency and robustness. The upgrade promises improved features amid ongoing protocol development.
• Aave protocol TVL remains robust at $23.8 billion with $16.95 billion borrowed, reflecting 71% utilization. 24-hour fees generated $1.9 million and annualized fees $566 million. Fundamentals stay strong despite token price volatility.

24h change: -6.19%. From $107.03 to $100.40.

• Aave DAO approved the ARFC for Aave V4 deployment on Ethereum mainnet, featuring a modular design to improve liquidity, risk controls, and capital efficiency. The upgrade follows extensive security reviews by partners like Certora. This aims to unlock idle liquidity and attract new users.
• Aave Labs published the ARFC for the Aave Will Win framework after community feedback, directing 100% of product revenue to the Aave DAO treasury via a token-centric model. This alignment initiative seeks to strengthen protocol incentives. It will be discussed in the upcoming quarterly livestream.