The Aave community has voted in favor of the 'Aave Will Win' proposal, a landmark decision that redirects 100% of revenue from Aave-branded products back to the DAO, effectively consolidating economic rights under the AAVE token. This move resolves a months-long dispute that began when swap fees were redirected away from the DAO treasury. The proposal, deemed the most important in Aave's history, approves a framework that gives the DAO control over protocol revenue, which totaled $140 million in 2025. Aave Labs will now rely on the DAO for funding, with a $25 million stablecoin grant and 5,000 AAVE token allocation approved.
The Aave DAO, a community-run decision-making body, will oversee the protocol's upgrades, fees, and treasury use. The 'Aave Will Win' proposal aims to make Aave fully token-centric, with a focus on one asset and one model. The vote marks a significant shift in the protocol's governance, with token holders now having greater control over revenue and decision-making. The proposal also introduces measures to prevent 'value leakage' and promotes the development of Aave-branded products.
With this move, Aave is poised to scale its operations, targeting a total value locked of $1 trillion and positioning itself as a financial network for fintech, banks, and asset managers.