The Aave community has voted in favor of the 'Aave Will Win' proposal, a landmark decision that redirects all revenue from Aave-branded products back to the DAO, consolidating economic rights under the AAVE token. This shift marks a significant change, with the DAO now responsible for funding Aave Labs' activities, including a $25 million stablecoin grant and 5,000 AAVE token allocation. The proposal resolves a months-long dispute that began when swap fees were redirected away from the DAO treasury, exposing a deeper tension over revenue control.
With this decision, Aave becomes fully token-centric, with a focus on generating revenue for token holders. The proposal also introduces measures to prevent 'value leakage' and promotes a 'fintech-like experience' for mainstream users, with ambitious targets to scale from $40 billion to $1 trillion.