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CryptoMediumUpdated•Originally published 3 October 2026•Updated 4 October 2026•
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Aave Labs Proposes Cayman Foundation for Protocol IP Management

Key Facts

1Aave Labs proposed creating a Cayman Islands foundation to serve as a legal entity holding the Aave protocol's intellectual property.
2Phase 1 of the proposal involves forming the entity and appointing initial independent directors and supervisors.

Aave Labs proposed creating a Cayman Islands foundation to serve as a legal entity holding the Aave protocol's intellectual property. TokenPost reported that the first phase of the proposal involves forming the entity and appointing initial independent directors and supervisors, rather than an immediate transfer of assets.

This initial phase covers registration and legal costs, establishing a foundation with no members dedicated to protecting and licensing IP. According to the proposal, Aave Labs and DAO service providers are barred from serving as directors, ensuring that appointments and removals remain subject to future Aave Improvement Proposals to maintain decentralized oversight.

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    Update: Aave's cumulative deposits reached $2.73 trillion across all its markets as of October 4, 2026. This growth in liquidity coincides with the protocol's ongoing efforts to formalize its legal structure and protect its intellectual property.