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Aave founder denies claims that a large AAVE token purchase aimed to influence a governance vote that failed. Aave DAO members questioned transparency after fee revenue from CoW Swap moved to a wallet linked to Aave Labs. Governance tensions increased after the community rejected the brand asset proposal and criticized the rushed process. Stani Kulechov has rejected claims that a recent purchase of AAVE tokens aimed to influence a failed governance vote. The dispute has added pressure to governance processes at Aave during an already tense period. ✦ Aave $AAVE founder Stani Kulechov refutes allegations of manipulating DAO vote through token purchases:Stani Kulechov, founder and CEO of Aave $AAVE Labs, has addressed the Aave $AAVE community's concerns regarding the connection between the Aave $AAVE DAO and Aave $AAVE…— ZoneCrypto (@_ZoneCrypto_) December 27, 2025 Community members raised concerns after blockchain data showed a large AAVE acquisition. However, the vote at the center of the dispute failed to pass by a wide margin. The episode has triggered broader debate around transparency and alignment within the protocol. Governance vote sparks scrutiny The controversy followed a proposal to transfer Aave brand assets to the control of the Aave DAO. The DAO governs protocol decisions and manages community-owned assets. Members reviewed the proposal after questions emerged about revenue handling. The vote ended with more than half rejecting the proposal. A large portion of voters also chose to abstain, reflecting deep division. Concerns escalated after a DAO member highlighted fee flows tied to an integration with CoW Swap. These fees originated from asset swaps conducted through the aggregator. Community members argued that the revenue should flow directly to the DAO. Instead, the funds moved to a wallet linked to Aave Labs. That detail intensified criticism and increased calls for accountability. Token purchase allegations denied Some community members alleged that the AAVE purchase increased voting power ahead of the proposal. They suggested the timing could influence governance outcomes. Kulechov denied using the tokens for voting purposes. He also rejected any intention to sway the result. The proposal ultimately failed, weakening claims of vote manipulation. Despite the denial, the incident highlighted governance sensitivities. DAO members questioned whether economic relationships remain clearly defined. Others argued that unclear boundaries blur incentives between builders and token holders. The dispute has since fueled calls for clearer communication. Many believe this step could reduce future friction. Process concerns and authorship dispute Frustration grew as members criticized how the proposal entered the governance process. Several claimed the submission moved forward without standard consultation. This perception added to distrust during the vote. The issue deepened when the listed author distanced himself from the proposal. Ernesto Boado, a former senior executive, appeared as the proposal author. However, he later stated that the submission occurred without his knowledge. He also said he would not have supported publishing it without prior review. This revelation further damaged confidence in internal coordination. The governance dispute has since shifted focus toward procedure and disclosure. Members now demand clearer rules around proposal submissions. Others stress the need for defined economic alignment. As debates continue, the episode underscores ongoing challenges in decentralized governance. Tags: Aave (AAVE) AAVE protocol Blockchain Crypto market cryptocurrency Governance Vote Stani Kulechov

$AAVE SNAPSHOT VOTE ENDS The debated Aave “token alignment” vote has officially finished, but the issue remains unresolved. Around 55% voted NO, 41% ABSTAINED, and just 3.5% voted YES. Aave Labs keeps control of the brand assets for now, but ACI’s Marc Zeller called the outcome a win for decentralized governance and hinted that a new proposal could come later that better reflects the DAO’s views.

In the concluded Aave DAO vote, criticisms directed at Aave Labs have so far been unsuccessful. The DAO, which manages the protocol, rejected a proposal that aimed to request the transfer of certain “brand assets” from the company. Thus, in the weeks-long debate surrounding the popular DeFi protocol Aave, Aave Labs critics lost a significant vote. The vote is seen as the culmination of tensions between Aave Labs, the company that developed the first version of the protocol, and Aave DAO, the cooperative structure that currently manages Aave. However, this balance may not last long. Marc Zeller, one of the most influential figures within the DAO, hinted that a similar vote could be held again after the holiday season. Aave offers peer-to-peer lending and borrowing capabilities on several blockchains, primarily Ethereum. According to DefiLlama data, the protocol is the largest decentralized finance application with over $33 billion in user deposits. Related News CZ Responds to Claims That Users Suffered Losses Due to an Error in an Altcoin on Binance The controversy began at the start of the month. Aave Labs decided not to transfer some of the revenue generated through app.aave.com, where the vast majority of users access the protocol, to the DAO. While it was previously stated that this revenue was directed to the DAO treasury, this move by the company was criticized as an attempt to “profit from the Aave brand at the expense of the DAO.” The fact that the brand underwent a visual redesign this year with DAO funds further intensified the backlash. This tension culminated in a proposal submitted by software engineer and Aave contributor Ernesto Boado. Boado requested that “brand assets” such as name rights, social media accounts, and the aave.com domain name be transferred to the DAO. The proposal became one of the top 10 most commented-on proposals in the DAO’s history. However, a new controversy arose on December 21st when Aave Labs put the proposal to a vote without consulting Boado. Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave and CEO of Aave Labs, argued that sufficient discussion had taken place and that token holders should have been prepared to vote. Critics, however, claimed that the timing, coinciding with the Christmas holidays, was deliberately intended to limit participation. According to the final results, 55% of the votes were against the proposal. 41% abstained, while only 3.5% supported the proposal. Following the vote, Kulechov acknowledged at the DAO forum that the economic alignment between Aave Labs and AAVE token holders needed to be clarified, and stated that in the future, it would be more clearly explained how the company’s products add value to the DAO. *This is not investment advice. Follow our Telegram and Twitter account now for exclusive news, analytics and on-chain data!

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