Aave passes landmark vote ending months-long fight over protocol revenue control
CoinDesk·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Aave's governance approved the 'Aave Will Win' proposal, redirecting 100% of revenue from all Aave-branded products to the DAO and consolidating economic rights under the AAVE token. The vote resolves a December dispute over swap fee control. Aave Labs receives a $25 million stablecoin grant and 5,000 AAVE tokens. Protocol revenue reached $140 million in 2025. The framework establishes exclusive service provider requirements and introduces new revenue streams through V4 features.
Key Entities
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