TLDR
- Aave Labs will share non-protocol revenue with AAVE token holders following recent governance concerns.
- Stani Kulechov confirmed that a formal proposal outlining the revenue-sharing structure will be submitted soon.
- The move comes after community debate over frontend fee redirection by Aave Labs.
- Aave Labs and the DAO are in discussions over intellectual property and branding rights.
- Kulechov called for collaboration between the DAO and independent teams to grow the protocol.
Aave Labs has pledged to share non-protocol revenue with AAVE token holders as governance tensions continue within the Aave ecosystem, the company said in a new governance post Friday, offering clarity following rising concerns from the community, which were sparked by questions regarding frontend fee control and DAO alignment.
AAVE Token Holders to Receive Non-Protocol Revenue
Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave Labs, stated the team is committed to aligning with token holders through revenue sharing.
“Given the recent conversations in the community, at Aave Labs we are committed to sharing revenue generated outside the protocol,” he said.
He confirmed the firm will follow up with a formal proposal outlining how the structure for this distribution will work.
The statement comes as token holders debated Aave Labs’ recent decision to redirect frontend revenue away from the DAO.
The original concerns stemmed from a governance post questioning fee flows that bypassed DAO-controlled streams and went through Aave Labs.
Kulechov emphasized the importance of aligning interests between Aave Labs and AAVE holders moving forward.
Governance Debate Sparks Clarity on Branding and Control
Kulechov also addressed branding rights and control issues that surfaced during discussions between Aave Labs and DAO members.
The DAO had raised requests for Aave Labs to relinquish intellectual property and branding rights associated with the protocol.
In his response, Kulechov acknowledged these concerns and mentioned ongoing efforts to find resolution on the matter.
He reiterated that Aave Labs built the original version of the protocol but recognizes the DAO’s role in maintaining it today.
Despite past disagreements, Kulechov called for a shared vision and cooperation to drive long-term growth of the protocol.
He noted that clarity around roles and ownership would be essential to future collaboration.
Kulechov Pushes for Growth Beyond Crypto-Native Use Cases
In the governance post, Kulechov encouraged expanding Aave’s applications beyond crypto-native lending products.
He proposed support for real-world assets, consumer lending, and institutional borrowing to broaden the protocol’s impact.
He stated, “We must support new asset classes and lending models to grow the protocol’s usage and relevance.”
Kulechov believes the best approach is enabling multiple teams to build independently on top of the permissionless protocol.
He stressed that the protocol should capture benefits through increased usage, rather than relying solely on DAO-held infrastructure.
This model, he explained, would allow for innovation without compromising the protocol’s decentralization.
Aave Labs’ proposal will soon be formally submitted to the DAO for community discussion and approval, according to Kulechov.
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