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CryptoMediumUpdated×4•Originally published 12 April 2026•Updated 14 April 2026•

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Aave DAO Approves $31.8 Million Funding for Aave Labs and V4 Roadmap

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Key Facts

1The Aave Will Win (AWW) proposal has passed, unifying protocol and application revenue under the single AAVE token.

about 2 months ago

Version History

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Version 4about 2 months ago

What changed: Added information identifying protocol founder Stani Kulechov as the leader behind the 'Aave Will Win' initiative.

Version 3about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated total funding value to include additional AAVE tokens, added governance proposal ID AIP 469, and included the official execution date.

Version 2about 2 months ago

What changed: Clarified the 100% revenue distribution to token holders and added context regarding the resolution of the swap fee dispute from late 2025.

Version 1about 2 months ago

What changed: The Aave DAO has moved from governance restructuring to active development funding, authorizing a $25 million budget and the V4 strategic roadmap for Aave Labs.

Aave's decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) reached a milestone as governance proposal AIP 469 was officially passed, marking the first enforceable action under the 'Aave Will Win' framework spearheaded by protocol founder Stani Kulechov. The approved funding package for Aave Labs includes $25 million in stablecoins plus an additional 75,000 AAVE tokens, bringing the total valuation to approximately $31.8 million. This capital injection is designated to drive the protocol's V4 roadmap and long-term growth while directing 100% of product revenue to AAVE token holders. The vote successfully resolves a persistent governance dispute regarding swap fee redirection that emerged in late 2025. This move, backed by Kulechov's strategic vision, signals a shift toward active ecosystem expansion and technical development. These developments are expected to significantly enhance Aave's market position within the DeFi sector.