Aave Token holders may receive a share of the revenue soon.
Ave is gearing up for a major governance vote as the platform explores off-protocol revenue sharing with AAVE token holders and presents a formal proposal to the community.
In the year The update posted on January 2, 2025 immediately boosted market sentiment. AAVE jumped more than 10% on the day as traders showed improved alignment between the development team and The DAO.
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What does the new AVE proposal cover?
According to the founder of Aave Labs, the upcoming proposal will explain how the revenue generated outside of the main credit protocol will be shared with AAVE owners.
This revenue usually comes from the official Aave app, front-end exchange integrations, and future consumer or institutional products built on top of Aave.
Aave also includes safeguards to protect the DAO and prevent accidental changes that could damage tokens.
Another key focus is managing the Aave brand and user portals. This includes websites, domains and social media accounts that act as Ave's public face.
The proposal is expected to outline who owns these assets, how they can be used and what restrictions there are to monetizing them without the DAO's permission.
The proposal also shapes Ave's long-term direction. Aave Labs argues that the protocol should evolve from crypto-only lending and move into real-world assets, consumer products and institutional use cases.
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These efforts will rely on future improvements such as Aave V4 and GHO, Aave's stablecoin.
Why is this important for the DAO?
The move follows weeks of public discord within the Aave ecosystem.
Recently, some representatives accused Aave Labs of having too much control over revenue sources and communication channels. They warned that uncertainty surrounding management and ownership had contributed to a sharp decline in AAVE's market value in recent weeks.
In their response, DAO representatives welcomed the change in tone but emphasized the need for clear and enforceable commitments. Vague promises are not enough, he said, calling for proper laws on ownership, revenue sharing and liability.
The upcoming DAO vote will determine whether this new framework moves forward.
If approved, it could ease internal tensions and reset how Ave balances growth with governance. If not, the regulatory and alignment debate may continue.
