Aave

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<h3 id="what-to-know">What to know:</h3>
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 <li>Kulechov clarified that Aave revenue fully supports the AAVE token holders’ ecosystem.</li>
 <li>Aavenomics 3.0 introduces automated buybacks, strengthening governance incentives ahead of the roadmap.</li>
 <li>Aave expands beyond crypto, targeting real-world assets through a long-term strategy.</li>
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Aave founder Stani Kulechov has rejected claims that AAVE tokens could be sold at a 70% discount while clarifying how revenue generated across the ecosystem is distributed. <a href="https://x.com/stanikulechov/status/2070241675642122498?s=46" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">According to Kulechov</a>, all revenue from the Aave Protocol, GHO, and related products ultimately benefits AAVE token holders under the governance framework established through the Aave Will Win proposal. 
Kulechov explained that reports suggesting a heavily discounted token sale misrepresented discussions involving Aave Labs’ token allocation. Instead, he noted that several market participants have explored direct and indirect purchases through deeper long-term partnerships rather than discounted transactions. 
Moreover, he emphasized that <a href="https://36crypto.com/aave-sees-32m-exchange-inflows-as-tvl-drops-7b-and-price-falls/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Aave Labs</a> does not receive protocol or product revenue despite leading development of the decentralized finance platform. Instead, the company operates as a service provider responsible for building products and supporting the Aave DAO. 
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<h2 id="aavenomics-3-0-strengthens-the-revenue-model">Aavenomics 3.0 Strengthens the Revenue Model</h2>
According to Kulechov, the Aave Will Win proposal directs all protocol revenue and GHO revenue to the AAVE token. He added that the same framework also applies to revenue generated by the Aave App, Aave Pro, and Aave Swaps. 
Additionally, Kulechov revealed that Aave currently generates approximately $134 million in annualized revenue. That income flows directly to the Aave DAO, reinforcing the protocol’s governance-focused revenue model. 
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 Lots of discussions around Aave so I want to clarify a few things: 
 • First off, there is NO WAY we’d sell AAVE at a 70% discount lol. 
 • 100% of Aave Protocol and GHO revenue goes to the <a href="https://x.com/search?q=%24AAVE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$AAVE</a> token. This was established in the Aave Will Win proposal. 
 • AWW also applies to… 
 — Stani (@StaniKulechov) <a href="https://x.com/StaniKulechov/status/2070241675642122498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">June 25, 2026</a> 
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Besides outlining the revenue structure, he clarified that all intellectual property associated with Aave belongs to the AAVE ecosystem. This includes the Aave brand together with software developed for the protocol under the governance framework. 
He also disclosed that the team is designing Aavenomics 3.0. The updated economic model will introduce an automated and non-discretionary buyback mechanism. However, he indicated that additional details will be shared in the coming weeks. 
<h2 id="expansion-strategy-extends-beyond-crypto">Expansion Strategy Extends Beyond Crypto</h2>
Furthermore, Kulechov explained that Aave is building beyond the cryptocurrency market. He noted that the protocol aims to serve the broader financial asset market, including real-world assets. 
He also emphasized that contributors across <a href="https://36crypto.com/aave-labs-secures-u-k-regulatory-approval-to-expand-crypto-payment-services/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Aave</a> Labs and the Aave DAO work to strengthen the AAVE ecosystem. His comments sought to address recent speculation while reaffirming the protocol’s governance structure, ownership model, and revenue allocation. 
Additionally, he invited community members to participate in Aave’s upcoming quarterly call. The event will provide updates on the project’s roadmap, ongoing development, and future initiatives. 
Kulechov’s remarks reinforced that Aave’s protocol revenue, product income, and intellectual property remain aligned with the AAVE ecosystem. The upcoming quarterly update is expected to provide further details on Aavenomics 3.0, its automated buyback mechanism, and the protocol’s long-term expansion into broader financial markets. 
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