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Key Points: Aave DAO vote ignites debate over governance and revenue sharing. Vote rejected with 55% against, 41% abstaining. $AAVE token price drops, raising concerns over governance. Following the recent Aave DAO vote, founder Stani Kulechov raised concerns over Aave Labs’ relationship with $AAVE holders, highlighting the need for transparency and improved governance. The outcome suggests significant implications for decentralized governance credibility and $AAVE token dynamics, as community rifts and governance challenges influence investor confidence and market stability. Aave Vote Rejection Highlights Governance Disputes The Aave DAO vote ended with a majority rejecting the brand asset ownership proposal. Stani Kulechov, Aave’s CEO, engaged in discussions about the economic relationship between Aave Labs and $AAVE holders. The vote saw over 55% rejecting, and 41% abstaining. Aave Labs committed to clearer communication on creating value for $AAVE holders. Kulechov emphasized transparency and alignment to navigate interests. The DAO generated $140 million in revenue, exceeding past years, controlled by $AAVE token holders. Community reactions highlighted governance uncertainties. Stani Kulechov’s $15 million $AAVE token purchase drew scrutiny. He clarified, “These tokens were not used to vote on the recent proposal; that was never my intention. This is my lifelong career, and I support my beliefs with my own funds.” The process, while chaotic, was titled productive for Aave’s future health. Economic Impact: $140M Revenue Sparks Tokenholder Concerns Did you know? In 2025, Aave’s DAO generated $140 million, exceeding its combined revenue of the previous three years, despite governance challenges. As of December 2025, Aave’s (AAVE) current price is $156.11 with a market cap of $2.39 billion and a trading volume of $265.28 million, a 23.04% decrease. The token’s price decreased 42.41% over 90 days, according to CoinMarketCap. Aave(AAVE), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 21:17 UTC on December 27, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap Coincu research…

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