Stani Kulechov

Stani Kulechov

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Founder & CEO @Aave

Aave Providers Initiate Compliance Review Ahead of Framework Launch
SocialJun 11, 2026

Aave Providers Initiate Compliance Review Ahead of Framework Launch

Based on the latest Aave Risk Framework, Aave service providers have started preliminary outreach to all asset issuers on Aave to review their compliance with the Risk Framework before it goes live. If you have not yet been contacted, please...

By Stani Kulechov
Stablecoins and RWAs Soon Surpass Ethereum’s Market Cap
SocialJun 11, 2026

Stablecoins and RWAs Soon Surpass Ethereum’s Market Cap

There will be a period when large stablecoins and RWAs will flip Ethereum market cap and it will be net good for eth

By Stani Kulechov
Aave's Revenue Explodes, Near $1B Milestone
SocialJun 10, 2026

Aave's Revenue Explodes, Near $1B Milestone

Aave's protocol revenue over the past few years: 2020: $177.12K 2021: $252.45M 2022: $137.41M 2023: $105.26M 2024: $456.47M 2025: $907.70M 2026 YTD: $333.14M All onchain.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave's Weekly Revenue Surpasses Last Month's Total
SocialJun 7, 2026

Aave's Weekly Revenue Surpasses Last Month's Total

Aave Chainlink SVR quite substantial boost for Aave's revenue. In one week, Aave has earned more revenue than whole last month.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Enables Unmatched Large-Scale On‑Chain Borrowing
SocialJun 7, 2026

Aave Enables Unmatched Large-Scale On‑Chain Borrowing

The sizing here is very interesting. No where else a borrower can borrow at this size with single transaction. Once stocks, credit and other RWAs move onchain, Aave will bring competitive efficiency for borrowing against tradfi assets.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave V3 Enables Capital-Free Collateral & Debt Swaps
SocialJun 6, 2026

Aave V3 Enables Capital-Free Collateral & Debt Swaps

During volatile times like these we get few questions about the position swap features on Aave interface and what you can do 1. Collateral swap This allows users to swap their collateral to another collateral while borrowing without needing the capital to...

By Stani Kulechov
DeFi Matures: Billions in Stablecoins, Fintech Integration, Regulatory Clarity
SocialJun 6, 2026

DeFi Matures: Billions in Stablecoins, Fintech Integration, Regulatory Clarity

I've been building DeFi for almost a decade and we went from zero to here: - Over 300b stablecoins issued onchain - Protocols that actually make revenue, all verifiable onchain - Billions in stablecoins yielding interest directly onchain - More safer ways to trade...

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Endures $100M Liquidations, Shows Resilience
SocialJun 5, 2026

Aave Endures $100M Liquidations, Shows Resilience

Over $100M in liquidations occurred on Aave in the past 24 hours. While not the biggest stress test, it was another round of resiliency. Note: users can repay loans directly with collateral to reduce liquidation risk on the Aave UI. Stay safe.

By Stani Kulechov
Fintechs Unlock Earnings on Idle Balances via DeFi Earn
SocialJun 4, 2026

Fintechs Unlock Earnings on Idle Balances via DeFi Earn

DeFi Earn infrastructure for fintechs. Whop was the first fintech to integrate our DeFi Earn product, giving 21 million businesses the ability to earn on idle balances directly in Whop. Full case study below. https://t.co/gAlCgFfFXf

By Stani Kulechov
Zero‑fee Fiat On‑ramp Expands Aave’s Regulated DeFi Access
SocialMay 28, 2026

Zero‑fee Fiat On‑ramp Expands Aave’s Regulated DeFi Access

Aave users will be able to move fiat into Aave through a vertically integrated zero-fee on-ramp, making DeFi more accessible to the mainstream. The FCA approval in the UK, combined with our CBI MiCA license for the EEA/EU, is a strong...

By Stani Kulechov
Avalanche Pledges $15M to Launch Aave V4
SocialMay 27, 2026

Avalanche Pledges $15M to Launch Aave V4

Avalanche has committed up to $15M incentives for Aave V4 deployment for native assets and a dedicated RWA hub. Avalanche has been always a strong partner for Aave and built a very strong DeFi community over the years. Excited for the proposal...

By Stani Kulechov
DeFi Security Matures: AI Boosts Resilience, Ops Remain Weak Point
SocialMay 27, 2026

DeFi Security Matures: AI Boosts Resilience, Ops Remain Weak Point

Not a good take. DeFi infra today is materially more resilient than in prior cycles (partially also thanks to AI). Also DeFi has improved across the board over the years: - better risk engines + lending market structures - formal verification, audits, bug bounties -...

By Stani Kulechov
Babylon Enables Trustless BTC Collateral on Aave V4
SocialMay 25, 2026

Babylon Enables Trustless BTC Collateral on Aave V4

The first novel Spoke implementation proposal for Aave V4 by the Babylon team introduces trustless BTC collateral on Aave V4 without Bitcoin ever leaving the Bitcoin network. Babylon already has over $4B in BTC staked, which is expected to be used...

By Stani Kulechov
Day One at Aave: Exciting Liquidity and Rate Dynamics
SocialMay 25, 2026

Day One at Aave: Exciting Liquidity and Rate Dynamics

Early days of a new protocol is always the most exciting period, as liquidity and interest rates are starting to shape. It’s always a day one at Aave.

By Stani Kulechov
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