In a significant development, the Aave community has voted in favor of the 'Aave Will Win' proposal, a framework that redirects all revenue from Aave-branded products back to the DAO, consolidating economic rights under the AAVE token. This shift means the DAO will now be responsible for funding Aave Labs' activities, with a $25 million stablecoin grant and 5,000 AAVE token allocation approved. The proposal resolves a dispute that began when swap fees were redirected away from the community treasury, and it decisively favors token holders. With protocol revenue expected to match $140 million in 2026, the application-layer revenue from Aave Pro, Aave App, Horizon, and Aave Kit will now supplement this income.
The proposal takes a hard line against 'value leakage,' ensuring service providers build exclusively for Aave and adhere to measurable goals. Technical advancements, including Aave V4's reinvestment feature and new 'Spokes,' will expand collateral options and create additional revenue streams. With roughly $25 billion in total value locked, Aave aims to scale to $1 trillion, positioning itself as a financial network for fintech, banks, and asset managers.