As per Coinotag, the Aave DAO vote rejected a proposal to transfer key brand assets from Aave Labs to token holders, with 55% voting against the move. Stani Kulechov, Aave’s CEO, denied that his $15 million $AAVE purchase before the vote influenced the outcome, emphasizing the need for better alignment between Aave Labs and token holders. The DAO treasury generated $140 million in 2025, surpassing the combined earnings of the previous three years. The vote highlighted governance tensions, with concerns over voting power concentration and the balance between Labs' operational control and token holder sovereignty.
Aave DAO Vote Rejects Brand Asset Transfer, CEO Addresses $AAVE Purchase Scrutiny
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Aave token holders rejected a proposal to transfer brand assets to the DAO, with 55% voting against the move. Aave CEO Stani Kulechov denied his $15 million token purchase affected the outcome, stressing the need for better alignment between Aave Labs and token holders. The DAO treasury earned $140 million in 2025, exceeding the prior three years’ total. The vote exposed governance tensions, including concerns over voting power and control balance. Aave’s token launch strategy remains under close scrutiny.
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