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Aave Labs Pledges Revenue Sharing With AAVE Holders as Formal Proposal Nears

The pledge follows a rejected brand-transfer vote after weeks of debate over fee flows.

Overview

  • Aave founder Stani Kulechov said a governance proposal will outline how off‑protocol revenues, such as front‑end and swap integration income, would be distributed to token holders.
  • The forthcoming plan will address ownership and usage rules for Aave’s branding, domains, social channels, and front‑end gateways, alongside defined governance safeguards.
  • AAVE rose roughly 10% after the announcement, reflecting investor optimism about clearer alignment between Aave Labs and the DAO.
  • The update arrives after December’s high‑profile vote to move brand assets under DAO control was voted down, extending tensions over fee routing and decision authority.
  • Kulechov framed the alignment push within a broader roadmap that includes Aave V4’s modular architecture and expansion into real‑world assets and institutional lending.