‘Aave will win’ proposal clears temp check with 52.6% backing on revenue shift, V4 plan
Aave governance passed a preliminary vote to shift all protocol revenue to the DAO treasury and center development on Aave V4.Summary
Aave governance participants have advanced a temporary check proposal, titled "Aave Will Win," which received 52.58% support. This proposal outlines a major structural shift for the protocol, establishing four operational pillars: directing 100% of revenue from Aave-branded products (like aave.com, Aave Card, Aave Pro) to the DAO treasury, establishing formal brand protection via a new Foundation, ratifying Aave V4 as the core technical foundation, and creating a framework for the DAO to fund strategic growth.
The revenue shift means Aave Labs will no longer self-fund operations, as gross product revenue (net of partner incentives) will flow to the DAO. The plan also details a transition where Aave V3 enters stable maintenance as V4 matures. Furthermore, Aave Labs requested a primary grant of $25 million in stablecoins and 75,000 AAVE to cover ongoing operations and development, alongside milestone-based grants for launching new products. The proposal aims to better match the resource allocation of competing fintechs as institutions move on-chain.
(Source：The Block)