The protocol went through third-party audits, formal verification, invariant testing, and a six-week public security contest with hundreds of independent researchers before going live. The initial deployment uses conservative parameters and a limited scope to allow the system to harden under real market conditions before expanding.
Revenue from Aave-branded products flows to the Aave treasury, funding development and security. The model is designed to align incentives across users, developers, and the protocol as new markets are introduced.
FAQ What is Aave V4? Aave V4 is an updated version of the Aave DeFi lending protocol that uses a hub-and-spoke architecture to support new market types like fixed-rate lending and tokenized real-world asset collateral. When did Aave V4 launch? Aave V4 launched on Ethereum mainnet on March 30, 2026, announced at EthCC in Cannes, France. What assets are supported on Aave V4 at launch? V4 supports USDT, USDC, EURC, XAUt, cbBTC, frxUSD, USDG, and assets from Lido, EtherFi, Kelp, Ethena, and Lombard at initial deployment. Is Aave V4 available on networks besides Ethereum? Aave V4 launched on Ethereum mainnet only, with multi-chain expansion including Avalanche under consideration pending Aave DAO governance approval.
