As reported by BlockTempo, Aave's second-largest whale sold 230,000 AAVE tokens, incurring a $13.45 million loss. The move followed a governance dispute over revenue allocation and brand ownership, which intensified tensions between the Aave team and the community. The whale's sale triggered a 12% short-term price drop, with AAVE hitting a one-month low at $150.69. The controversy began when Aave switched its default swap path from ParaSwap to Cow Swap, redirecting fees from the DAO treasury to Aave Labs. Aave Labs defended the change, stating the frontend is a product under its control and not part of the DAO. In response, a community proposal sought to transfer brand assets to AAVE token holders, but Aave founder Stani Kulechov opposed it, citing the need for a structured process. The ongoing conflict highlights structural governance issues within DeFi protocols.
Aave Second Largest Whale Liquidates 230,000 AAVE for $13.45M Loss Amid Governance Dispute
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Whale movement in the Aave ecosystem saw the second-largest holder sell 230,000 AAVE tokens, resulting in a $13.45 million loss. The sale came after a governance clash over revenue and brand control. Aave’s shift from ParaSwap to Cow Swap redirected fees to Aave Labs, sparking community backlash. A proposal to hand brand assets to token holders was rejected by founder Stani Kulechov. AAVE dropped 12% to a one-month low of $150.69. With DeFi governance under scrutiny, altcoins to watch include Aave amid ongoing tensions.
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