Stani Kulechov

Stani Kulechov

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Founder & CEO @Aave

Chaos Labs Departs, Aave Maintains Two‑Layer Risk Model
SocialApr 6, 2026

Chaos Labs Departs, Aave Maintains Two‑Layer Risk Model

We respect the decision of Chaos Labs to step down as one of the two risk managers for the Aave DAO. We want to thank Chaos Labs for their work over the years. They have been a valuable partner to the...

By Stani Kulechov
Aave V4 Attracts $10M Deposits Without Incentives
SocialApr 6, 2026

Aave V4 Attracts $10M Deposits Without Incentives

Nearly $10M in deposits in week one. No incentives. No points. Just the protocol. Safety first. Controlled launch. Here's the full Aave V4 one-week update and what to expect in the coming weeks 🧵

By Stani Kulechov
Aave March Surge: TVL and Loans Jump 45% YoY
SocialApr 4, 2026

Aave March Surge: TVL and Loans Jump 45% YoY

March top line Aave fundamentals Total value locked: $42.34b (+45.45% YoY) Active loans: $16.55b (+47.32% YoY) Fees: $43.94m (+9.01% YoY) Revenue: $6.64m (+7.79% YoY) Monthly active users: 114.4k (+2.10% YoY) Market share: 59.79% (+0.63 pp YoY)

By Stani Kulechov
Aave V4’s Babylon Spoke Enables Trustless BTC Collateral
SocialApr 3, 2026

Aave V4’s Babylon Spoke Enables Trustless BTC Collateral

I'm quite excited about the Babylon Aave V4 spoke, as it enables users to collateralize native BTC. There is a lot of BTC looking for more trustless collateralization setups.

By Stani Kulechov
DeFi Day Proves On‑Chain Dominance and Builder Momentum
SocialApr 3, 2026

DeFi Day Proves On‑Chain Dominance and Builder Momentum

DeFi Day was the most successful event in Cannes. Lot of great discussions with existing and new DeFi projects. DeFi is the most important area happening onchain and will keep dominating. Builders will keep building.

By Stani Kulechov
Meet Aave at EthCC Booth, 10 Am – Chat & Learn
SocialApr 2, 2026

Meet Aave at EthCC Booth, 10 Am – Chat & Learn

Will be at the EthCC Aave booth from 10 am, come chat and learn about Aave.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave V4 Launches Safely, Early Adopters Jump In
SocialMar 31, 2026

Aave V4 Launches Safely, Early Adopters Jump In

While the launch of Aave V4 follows a controlled, safety-first approach consistent with previous versions, it’s exciting to see early adopters already stepping in.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave V4 Launches on Ethereum, Redefining Lending Protocol
SocialMar 30, 2026

Aave V4 Launches on Ethereum, Redefining Lending Protocol

Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for Aave as we launch Aave V4 on the Ethereum mainnet. Aave V4 is a next-generation lending protocol designed to expand Aave’s lending capabilities and establish the foundation for lending market structure...

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Shifts All Product Revenue to $AAVE DAO
SocialMar 27, 2026

Aave Shifts All Product Revenue to $AAVE DAO

Aave Will Win proposal directs 100% of product-layer revenue to the Aave DAO (similar to protocol revenue), committing Labs to a fully token-centric model. Upon approval, all value will accrue entirely to $AAVE, transitioning Aave to a single-asset model.

By Stani Kulechov
Whop Treasury Launches, Bringing On‑Chain Earnings to Millions
SocialMar 25, 2026

Whop Treasury Launches, Bringing On‑Chain Earnings to Millions

Whop Treasury is live. Powered by @aave @plasma and @veda. Millions of users can now earn directly onchain directly from @whop. DeFi is supercharging fintechs.

By Stani Kulechov
Full User Control with Seamless Aave Account Management
SocialMar 24, 2026

Full User Control with Seamless Aave Account Management

We have shared Aave’s approach on account management on Aave App. We ensure full user control of assets while ensuring seamless signups and account recovery. DeFi for everyone.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave V4 Reinvestment Boosts Capital Efficiency via DAO Strategies
SocialMar 24, 2026

Aave V4 Reinvestment Boosts Capital Efficiency via DAO Strategies

Aave V4 reinvestment feature enables to sweep float liquidity into DAO-approved strategies such as lower risk hubs, sGHO or t-bills. Creating better capital efficiency for Aave.

By Stani Kulechov
Hard‑coded Oracles Fail as Lending Conditions Constantly Evolve
SocialMar 22, 2026

Hard‑coded Oracles Fail as Lending Conditions Constantly Evolve

In overall the hard coded oracle problem applies to all immutable parameters. Market conditions or asset conditions tend to change and nothing is really purely "static" in lending.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Unaffected by Resolv USR; No Liquidity Impact
SocialMar 22, 2026

Aave Unaffected by Resolv USR; No Liquidity Impact

Aave has no exposure to Resolv USR. Resolv is a liquidity provider on Aave, supplying its backing assets to the protocol. These assets remain safe, as the backing itself was unaffected. Resolv will be able to exit gracefully and already started...

By Stani Kulechov
SGHO: Simple, No‑Cooldown On‑Chain Savings
SocialMar 17, 2026

SGHO: Simple, No‑Cooldown On‑Chain Savings

sGHO is the simplest way to save onchain. Deposit and withdraw on your own terms with no cooldowns or slashing.

By Stani Kulechov
Partnering with João to Elevate Aave’s DeFi Frontier
SocialMar 17, 2026

Partnering with João to Elevate Aave’s DeFi Frontier

I’ve been following João’s work for as long as I can remember, and I’m excited that today I have the opportunity to work together to help build the next chapter of DeFi. João has already made incredible contributions to the space,...

By Stani Kulechov
Privy Earn Lets Apps Share Aave Yield with Users
SocialMar 16, 2026

Privy Earn Lets Apps Share Aave Yield with Users

Privy Earn, powered by @aave. A powerful way to share yield with your user base to increase monetization and retention.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Hosts DeFi Day Cannes: Alpha on DeFi & RWAs
SocialMar 11, 2026

Aave Hosts DeFi Day Cannes: Alpha on DeFi & RWAs

Aave and friends are hosting the legendary DeFi Day in Cannes. Expect plenty of discussions and alpha around DeFi and RWAs.

By Stani Kulechov
Teaming up to Bring DeFi to Everyone
SocialMar 9, 2026

Teaming up to Bring DeFi to Everyone

Sam is one of the few people I’ve admired for years in our space, and I’m incredibly excited that we finally get to work together on what could be the biggest mission in DeFi: bringing DeFi to everyone.

By Stani Kulechov
High Rates Squeeze Private Credit, Raising Borrowers’ Cost
SocialMar 8, 2026

High Rates Squeeze Private Credit, Raising Borrowers’ Cost

Private credit is in a strange place today. The economy is tied to the cost of money. Low interest rates mean cheap borrowing, which in theory should lead to higher utilization of credit facilities. Conversely, high interest rates mean less affordable...

By Stani Kulechov
Aave's GHO Supply Hits $565M, Targets $1B Year-End
SocialMar 7, 2026

Aave's GHO Supply Hits $565M, Targets $1B Year-End

Aave’s second business line, GHO, has now reached $565M in total supply. On the way to $1B by the end of the year. https://t.co/qyG76L2Z1L

By Stani Kulechov
Virtual TestNets Accelerate Aave V4 and Pro Development
SocialMar 6, 2026

Virtual TestNets Accelerate Aave V4 and Pro Development

Virtual TestNets have been instrumental for Aave V4 and Aave Pro, enabling our team to iterate rapidly on the protocol and application layer. Highly recommended for all DeFi developers part of deployment and development strategy.

By Stani Kulechov
Linda Jeng Joins Aave Labs, Signaling DeFi’s Institutional Leap
SocialMar 5, 2026

Linda Jeng Joins Aave Labs, Signaling DeFi’s Institutional Leap

Excited to welcome Linda Jeng as Chief Legal & Policy Officer at Aave Labs. A DeFi voice since DeFi summer, Linda brings deep policy experience from the Federal Reserve Board, Financial Stability Board, U.S. Treasury, and SEC as we take...

By Stani Kulechov
Aave V4 Launches Continuous Bug Bounty via Sherlock
SocialMar 5, 2026

Aave V4 Launches Continuous Bug Bounty via Sherlock

We propose launching the Aave V4 bug bounty program with Sherlock. Bug bounties have long been an important part of Aave’s security strategy, and the Sherlock team has demonstrated strong expertise in managing both security contests and bug bounty programs.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Newsletter Now Public: Latest Ecosystem Updates
SocialMar 5, 2026

Aave Newsletter Now Public: Latest Ecosystem Updates

We are now distributing Aave Newsletter publicy. Learn the latest progress on the Aave ecosystem.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave V4 Security-First Design Detailed in Transparency Report
SocialMar 4, 2026

Aave V4 Security-First Design Detailed in Transparency Report

As part of building in public, Aave Labs is sharing our approach to smart contract security for Aave V4 with the broader DeFi community.

By Stani Kulechov
Marc Departs Aave After Seven Years of Service
SocialMar 3, 2026

Marc Departs Aave After Seven Years of Service

Over the past seven years, Marc has been one of the most active voices in Aave ecosystem. Through the Aave Chan Initiative, he helped shape incentive programs, contributed to the protocol's growth, and played a role in the DAO’s evolution....

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Unifies Governance, Liquidity, Products Into Single Asset
SocialMar 2, 2026

Aave Unifies Governance, Liquidity, Products Into Single Asset

Aave will be backed by horizontal and vertical revenue streams. Driving all into one single asset: $AAVE.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Labs Advances Toward 100% Token‑Centric Revenue Model
SocialMar 1, 2026

Aave Labs Advances Toward 100% Token‑Centric Revenue Model

Temp Check for the Aave Will Win proposal has passed. This brings Aave Labs closer to a fully token-centric model, directing 100% of product revenue to the $AAVE token. Next step: refine the proposal with structural improvements for the ARFC stage...

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Hits $1 Trillion Lending Milestone, DeFi Triumph
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Aave Hits $1 Trillion Lending Milestone, DeFi Triumph

We’ve crossed $1 trillion in lending volume, a historic milestone for Aave and DeFi as a whole. A decade ago, DeFi and Aave didn’t exist. They were just ideas. Today, Aave stands as the backbone of onchain lending, powering a new...

By Stani Kulechov
Aave App Brings Simple, Bank-Linked DeFi to Everyone
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Aave App Brings Simple, Bank-Linked DeFi to Everyone

Excited about the Aave App. - Easy way to track your earnings - Predict the future earnings with future mode - Link your bank account - Set recurring deposits directly from bank - Full control of assets DeFi for everyone.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Labs' Decade Review: Future Focus on Mass DeFi
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Aave Labs' Decade Review: Future Focus on Mass DeFi

We’ve published an overview of Aave Labs’ work over nearly a decade of contributing to Aave. While much has been achieved, the most important work still lies ahead: bringing DeFi to everyone. https://t.co/1A6EdnG8eN

By Stani Kulechov
Horizon Leads Ethereum RWA Lending with Instant Liquidity
SocialFeb 24, 2026

Horizon Leads Ethereum RWA Lending with Instant Liquidity

As the largest RWA market on Ethereum, Horizon offers a unique opportunity for integrators to enable stablecoin lending against traditional assets directly onchain, while providing instant liquidity for borrowers. No waiting. No barriers. Just liquidity.

By Stani Kulechov
Banks Embrace DeFi to Cut Lending Costs, Aave Leads
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Banks Embrace DeFi to Cut Lending Costs, Aave Leads

Every bank will move towards DeFi, it improves their lending cost structure. One of Aave’s goals is to connect Aave into as many banks as possible to serve as a lending network. DeFi will win.

By Stani Kulechov
Agent-Driven DeFi Will Explode, Each with Aave Accounts
SocialFeb 22, 2026

Agent-Driven DeFi Will Explode, Each with Aave Accounts

More agent-driven interactions with DeFi will become massive. Every agent could maintain its own savings account on Aave.

By Stani Kulechov
BGD Departs Aave After Four Years of Pivotal Contributions
SocialFeb 20, 2026

BGD Departs Aave After Four Years of Pivotal Contributions

For four years, BGD has played an important role in Aave V3’s technical development, and it is fair to say that Aave V3 would not be what it is today without their contributions. That Aave V3 has lasted this long...

By Stani Kulechov
Security-First Culture Powers Aave’s Unmatched Moat
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Security-First Culture Powers Aave’s Unmatched Moat

A security-first culture is one of Aave’s strongest moats. Rather than launching products as soon as they’re ready, Aave Labs applies rigorous security-hardening processes to ensure the highest-quality outcomes. A big thank you to our smart contract team for all their...

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Will Win Expands $AAVE Revenue Beyond Protocol
SocialFeb 14, 2026

Aave Will Win Expands $AAVE Revenue Beyond Protocol

Aave Will Win proposal expands $AAVE to earn revenue beyond the protocol as established in AIP-1, from product layer such as swaps, Aave App and Aave card and more.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Will Win Proposal Discussed Live on RollupCo
SocialFeb 13, 2026

Aave Will Win Proposal Discussed Live on RollupCo

Jumping in now to the @therollupco to chat about the Aave Will Win proposal. Tune in.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Labs Redirects All Product Revenue to DAO
SocialFeb 12, 2026

Aave Labs Redirects All Product Revenue to DAO

Since ETHLend in 2017, our mission has been to bring DeFi to the masses, powered by the Aave protocol and an application layer that now provides access to a $50B+ liquidity network. Today, we’re proposing a new framework where Aave Labs...

By Stani Kulechov
Aave V4 Security Audit Published, Thanks Trail of Bits
SocialFeb 10, 2026

Aave V4 Security Audit Published, Thanks Trail of Bits

The first Aave V4 security audit is now public. Big thanks to the @trailofbits team for the effort.

By Stani Kulechov
BoE's £20k Stablecoin Cap Threatens UK Innovation
SocialFeb 9, 2026

BoE's £20k Stablecoin Cap Threatens UK Innovation

It seems the Bank of England is unwilling to budge on the £20k stablecoin holding limit for individual users, which significantly restricts many use cases. Apparently, BoE staff understand this, but it may be that the restriction is coming from the...

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Drives Stablecoin Adoption and Growth
SocialFeb 3, 2026

Aave Drives Stablecoin Adoption and Growth

A strong case study highlighting Aave’s role as a key growth driver for stablecoins. The Aave effect.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Consolidates Team, Drops Family Wallet for Mass DeFi
SocialFeb 3, 2026

Aave Consolidates Team, Drops Family Wallet for Mass DeFi

We are winding down the Family iOS wallet. Family Accounts will continue to power the Aave App as part of Aave’s infrastructure, helping bring millions of users into DeFi. In 2023, we partnered with the Family team because they were the...

By Stani Kulechov
Aave's $140M Automated Liquidation Proves Market Resilience
SocialFeb 1, 2026

Aave's $140M Automated Liquidation Proves Market Resilience

Yesterday was another significant stress test to Aave's +$50B onchain lending markets. Aave Protocol liquidated over $140M collateral across multiple networks without any issues, fully automated demontrating (yet again) the market leader protocol resiliency. Aave will win.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave’s Growth Accelerates: 2026 Set to Outshine 2025
SocialJan 29, 2026

Aave’s Growth Accelerates: 2026 Set to Outshine 2025

2025 was a year of big numbers for Aave. 2026 is going to be even bigger for Aave.

By Stani Kulechov
Set‑and‑Forget Aave Supplies Outperform the Market
SocialJan 28, 2026

Set‑and‑Forget Aave Supplies Outperform the Market

Amazing chart. Users who supply to Aave and forget consistently beat the market. Markets move and change, consistency is why Aave is winning. Simple, verifiable yield for everyone.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Joins Tangem, Unlocking Non‑custodial Yield for 6M Users
SocialJan 27, 2026

Aave Joins Tangem, Unlocking Non‑custodial Yield for 6M Users

Aave is now integrated into @Tangem. Providing non-custodial yield from the most trusted lending protocol to +6M hardware wallet users.

By Stani Kulechov
Kraken's DeFi Earn Taps Aave for Reliable Yields
SocialJan 26, 2026

Kraken's DeFi Earn Taps Aave for Reliable Yields

Kraken's DeFi Earn is powered by @aave, the most trusted lending protocol. Veda, Sentora, and Chaos vaults leverage Aave’s deep liquidity and long-established track record to deliver yield to Kraken users through a seamless experience. DeFi will win.

By Stani Kulechov