Aave founder Stani Kulechov has publicly addressed recent speculation surrounding the AAVE token, firmly denying any plans to sell it at a 70% discount. In a detailed statement, he clarified that 100% of all revenue from the Aave Protocol, GHO stablecoin, Aave App, Aave Pro, and Aave Swaps flows directly to AAVE token holders via the Aave DAO. This revenue alignment was established under the 'Aave Will Win' governance proposal and is set to be further strengthened by the upcoming Aavenomics 3.0 upgrade.
Kulechov dismissed market rumors of a discounted token sale as misrepresentations of discussions involving Aave Labs’ token allocation. He stressed that potential transactions explored by market participants focused on long-term partnerships rather than outright discounted purchases. Moreover, he pointed out that Aave Labs, the primary development entity, does not collect any protocol or product revenue; it operates solely as a service provider supporting the DAO.
With Aave currently generating an annualized revenue of approximately $134 million, the protocol's economic model is poised for a significant update. Aavenomics 3.0 will introduce an automated, non-discretionary buyback mechanism, designed to enhance governance incentives and reinforce token value. Kulechov confirmed that all intellectual property, including the Aave brand and software, belongs to the AAVE ecosystem. Full details on the buyback structure will be shared in the coming weeks, alongside a quarterly community call focused on the project’s roadmap.
Beyond its crypto-native lending services, Aave is targeting expansion into real-world assets (RWAs) and the broader financial market, a long-term strategy that aims to bridge DeFi with traditional finance. The founder’s clarifications and the promise of Aavenomics 3.0 have injected renewed optimism among investors, underscoring Aave's commitment to decentralized governance and sustainable tokenomics.
