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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