Mon, 13 Apdefi

Aave passes landmark vote ending months-long fight over protocol revenue control

Burns Brief

The proposal directs 100% of application and product revenue back to AAVE token holders, resolving a governance dispute that began when swap fees were quietly redirected away from the DAO treasury ... Market participants are carefully weighing the implications, with the outcome likely to depend on broader macro conditions and volume. Watch $AAVE for reaction — a decisive move above or below key levels will confirm the next trend.

The proposal directs 100% of application and product revenue back to AAVE token holders, resolving a governance dispute that began when swap fees were quietly redirected away from the DAO treasury in late 2025.

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