Aave founder proposes sharing revenue with holders after dispute with the DAO

Source: PortaldoBitcoin Original Title: Aave Founder Proposes Revenue Sharing with Holders After Dispute with DAO Original Link: The founder of Aave, Stani Kulechov, attempted to calm the protocol community by stating that Aave Labs is willing to share with AAVE token holders the revenue it generates outside the protocol. The statement comes amid intense debate between the company and the Aave DAO, responsible for governance of the largest DeFi lending protocol.

According to Kulechov, the proposal aims to align the interests of Aave Labs with those of the token holders. He stated that a formal proposal will be presented soon, detailing how this revenue sharing would work in practice.

The discussion began after an AAVE holder questioned Aave Labs’ decision to redirect frontend fees — the interface used by users — outside the Aave DAO. Although Aave Labs created the first version of the protocol, today it is maintained and governed by the DAO, reigniting questions about who should capture the profits generated by the ecosystem.

Debate on Trademark Rights

Beyond the financial issue, the debate involves larger themes such as brand control and intellectual property. Some community members argue that Aave Labs should transfer these rights to the DAO, something that has not yet been fully accepted by the company.

Kulechov argues that long-term alignment is necessary to expand Aave beyond traditional crypto use. He mentioned growth plans in areas such as real-world assets (RWA), consumer loans, and solutions for institutions.

In the founder’s view, the best path is to allow independent teams to build products on the open and permissionless Aave protocol, while the protocol itself benefits from increased usage and revenue generation.

The revenue sharing proposal is seen as a conciliatory gesture, but the debate over governance, revenue, and brand control is likely to continue within the Aave community.