The Aave community has voted in favor of the 'Aave Will Win' proposal, a framework that redirects all revenue from Aave-branded products to the DAO, consolidating economic rights under the AAVE token. This move shifts the responsibility of funding Aave Labs' activities to the DAO, with a $25 million stablecoin grant and 5,000 AAVE token allocation approved. The proposal resolves a dispute over protocol revenue control, which began when swap fees were redirected away from the community treasury.
The Aave DAO, a community-run decision-making body, will now oversee the protocol's revenue, with a focus on becoming fully token-centric. The proposal aims to prevent 'value leakage' and promote the growth of the Aave ecosystem, with plans to invest in AI infrastructure and expand collateral options. With $25 billion in total value locked, Aave is poised to become a major financial network, targeting mainstream users and generating significant revenue.