Stani Kulechov

Stani Kulechov

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Founder & CEO @Aave

Mask Network Takes Helm of Lens SocialFi Infrastructure
SocialJan 20, 2026

Mask Network Takes Helm of Lens SocialFi Infrastructure

Over the years, we have built some of the most important onchain financial primitives. We later expanded that ambition to social primitives that users truly own. We built the Lens Protocol and its underlying onchain rails, including state-of-the-art decentralized data storage...

By Stani Kulechov
Aave V4 Scales Risk Management to Trillion‑Dollar Ecosystem
SocialJan 16, 2026

Aave V4 Scales Risk Management to Trillion‑Dollar Ecosystem

Read how Aave V4 evolves Aave’s risk management framework to scale from billions to trillions in value, serving millions of users and institutional partners.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave V4 Contest Ends with Record Participation
SocialJan 15, 2026

Aave V4 Contest Ends with Record Participation

The Aave V4 security contest has come to an end. With a record number of participants, enormous thanks to everyone who took part, and we hope you enjoyed our work. See you on mainnet.

By Stani Kulechov
Bad Ideas Clash with Permissionless Smart Contracts
SocialJan 14, 2026

Bad Ideas Clash with Permissionless Smart Contracts

Lot of bad ideas here and some of the amendments are quite incompatible with the concepts of permissionless smart contracts.

By Stani Kulechov
Fintechs Turn to Aave for Stablecoin Yield Scaling
SocialJan 14, 2026

Fintechs Turn to Aave for Stablecoin Yield Scaling

The @PayPal PyUSD growth story on Aave is a strong precedent for how fintechs will leverage @Aave to scale their stablecoins and unlock yield utility. The Aave effect.

By Stani Kulechov
DeFi Advocates Rally in DC: Victory Expected
SocialJan 14, 2026

DeFi Advocates Rally in DC: Victory Expected

Critical week for everyone fighting for protecting DeFi in DC. We have full faith in you. DeFi will win.

By Stani Kulechov
DeFi Gains Critical Protections in Upcoming Bill Amendments
SocialJan 13, 2026

DeFi Gains Critical Protections in Upcoming Bill Amendments

Self-custody and DeFi receives certain protections it needs. Let see how the bill progresses with amendments this week. Long week ahead. DeFi will win.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Beats ECB Rates, Driving Euro Deposits Up
SocialJan 12, 2026

Aave Beats ECB Rates, Driving Euro Deposits Up

Euro deposits are growing on Aave, and it’s no surprise. Over the past year, @aave has consistently beaten European Central Bank rates. DeFi will win. https://t.co/XZdAAibbPE

By Stani Kulechov
DeFi Goes Mainstream in 2026 with Consumer Apps
SocialJan 10, 2026

DeFi Goes Mainstream in 2026 with Consumer Apps

2026 is the year when DeFi is moving closer to mainstream with consumer friendly experiences (Aave App) and Embedded DeFi integrations by fintechs.

By Stani Kulechov
Chaos Labs' Aave V4 Hub‑Spoke Design Sets New Standard
SocialJan 9, 2026

Chaos Labs' Aave V4 Hub‑Spoke Design Sets New Standard

A masterclass in designing hubs and spokes for Aave V4. Great work from Chaos Labs. It deserves all the attention.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Links Your Bank Instantly, Making DeFi Invisible
SocialJan 8, 2026

Aave Links Your Bank Instantly, Making DeFi Invisible

Aave App connects directly to your bank account with a simple and intuitive user experience. DeFi made invisible.

By Stani Kulechov
Inside Aave V4: How Risk Premiums Are Engineered
SocialJan 7, 2026

Inside Aave V4: How Risk Premiums Are Engineered

Excellent deep-dive into Aave V4 Risk Premiums. Looks like someone took a look into the code to understand how Risk Premiums are implemented on Aave V4, perks of building in public.

By Stani Kulechov
Horizon Hits $200M Borrowing ATH, Expands Aave Across Assets
SocialJan 6, 2026

Horizon Hits $200M Borrowing ATH, Expands Aave Across Assets

Horizon, the largest RWA market, reached a new ATH at $200M in outstanding borrowing. Horizon will scale Aave into all asset classes.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Pledges Clearer Alignment with Token Holders After DAO Vote
SocialDec 26, 2025

Aave Pledges Clearer Alignment with Token Holders After DAO Vote

The recent DAO vote has wrapped up, and it has raised important questions about the relationship between Aave Labs and $AAVE token holders. This is a productive discussion that’s essential for the long-term health of Aave. While it's been a bit...

By Stani Kulechov
Aave V4 Security Contest Extended by Two Weeks
SocialDec 23, 2025

Aave V4 Security Contest Extended by Two Weeks

We are sponsoring additional two weeks for Aave V4 security contest. Security researchers have now more time to go deeper into the codebase. If you haven't started looking into the Sherlock security contest on Aave V4, jump in.

By Stani Kulechov
Bank Direct Deposits & Auto‑Saver Make DeFi Easy
SocialDec 22, 2025

Bank Direct Deposits & Auto‑Saver Make DeFi Easy

Deposit funds directly from your bank account into Aave. Set auto saver for recurring deposits. Simple DeFi for everyone.

By Stani Kulechov
DAO Alignment Proposal Now on Snapshot for Tokenholder Vote
SocialDec 22, 2025

DAO Alignment Proposal Now on Snapshot for Tokenholder Vote

The recent DAO alignment proposal has been moved to Snapshot after extensive discussion. We realize the community is very interested in a path forward and is ready to make a decision. Time for tokenholders to weigh in and vote. https://t.co/QwoPeglhmU

By Stani Kulechov
Aave's GHO Stablecoin Set to Grow with Risk‑Free Yield
SocialDec 19, 2025

Aave's GHO Stablecoin Set to Grow with Risk‑Free Yield

I have no doubt that Aave-native GHO stablecoin will keep growing. GHO is a decentralized stablecoin, backed by mainly ETH-based collaterals. sGHO also gives a risk free rate to earn on GHO.

By Stani Kulechov
Must‑Watch Aave V4 Security Walkthrough for Solidity Engineers
SocialDec 19, 2025

Must‑Watch Aave V4 Security Walkthrough for Solidity Engineers

Highly recommended to watch for solidity engineers. @imderl and @tomer_ganor does a security walkthrough on Aave V4 development.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Dominates On‑Chain Lending Market
SocialDec 19, 2025

Aave Dominates On‑Chain Lending Market

Aave leading onchain lending.

By Stani Kulechov
SEC Closes Aave Probe, Paving Way for DeFi Growth
SocialDec 16, 2025

SEC Closes Aave Probe, Paving Way for DeFi Growth

After four years, we are finally ready to share that the SEC has concluded its investigation into the Aave Protocol. This process demanded significant effort and resources from our team, and from me personally as the founder, to protect Aave, its...

By Stani Kulechov
Aave V4 Unifies Liquidity, Eliminates Risk Fragmentation
SocialDec 16, 2025

Aave V4 Unifies Liquidity, Eliminates Risk Fragmentation

One of the key points of Aave V4 is that it removes the fragmentation that comes with risk isolation. New pools can be bootstrapped with the same liquidity that already exists in the liquidity hubs. Risk isolation without liquidity fragmentation. $AAVE will...

By Stani Kulechov
Aave V4 Scales to Trillions with Unified Lending Infrastructure
SocialDec 16, 2025

Aave V4 Scales to Trillions with Unified Lending Infrastructure

Aave V4 expands the Aave protocol from pure pooled money market pools to full fledged lending infrastructure. One balance sheet, many markets approach will scale Aave to trillions, all powered by $AAVE.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Demonstrates Strong Alignment in Market Move
SocialDec 15, 2025

Aave Demonstrates Strong Alignment in Market Move

$AAVE aligned. https://t.co/0E3sSpV7S4

By Stani Kulechov
DeFi's Inevitable Triumph Reshapes Finance
SocialDec 15, 2025

DeFi's Inevitable Triumph Reshapes Finance

DeFi will win.

By Stani Kulechov
Horizon Becomes DeFi’s Largest Real‑World Asset Market
SocialDec 15, 2025

Horizon Becomes DeFi’s Largest Real‑World Asset Market

Incredible to see that Horizon has become the largest RWA market in DeFi. Excited to see more tokenized assets on Horizon and expanding the use-case and revenue for Aave.

By Stani Kulechov
DeFi Made Accessible to All Users
SocialDec 13, 2025

DeFi Made Accessible to All Users

DeFi for everyone.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave V4 Security Contest Offers $310k USDC Prize
SocialDec 12, 2025

Aave V4 Security Contest Offers $310k USDC Prize

We are now in full public security contest for Aave V4. Contest is open for anyone looking to contribute during the holidays season. 310,000 USDC price pool for grabs.

By Stani Kulechov
OKX Wallet Adds GHO Savings Vault, Boosting Aave Earnings
SocialDec 12, 2025

OKX Wallet Adds GHO Savings Vault, Boosting Aave Earnings

Excited to see OKX Wallet integration of GHO Savings Vault. Earn with Aave. Excited to see more of these permissionlessly built products on top of the Aave Protocol.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave V4 Launches Its New Liquidation Engine
SocialDec 11, 2025

Aave V4 Launches Its New Liquidation Engine

Introducing Aave V4's new liquidation engine.

By Stani Kulechov
Tydro Leverages Aave Infrastructure for Full‑Control On‑Chain Lending
SocialDec 11, 2025

Tydro Leverages Aave Infrastructure for Full‑Control On‑Chain Lending

Tydro is a great example of how Kraken and Ink is powering its entire onchain lending and borrowing system with Aave’s infrastructure. As a whitelabeled instance, Tydro manages its own assets and risk parameters, maintaining full ownership of the stack. Never settle...

By Stani Kulechov
Earn Better: Forecast Your Income, Join Waitlist
SocialDec 10, 2025

Earn Better: Forecast Your Income, Join Waitlist

We’ve poured incredible attention into building the best earning experience for everyday users, even letting you forecast your future earnings. Waitlist open: https://t.co/C8YiSlBiwD

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Fuels Latam Fintechs, Millions Earn Stablecoin Interest
SocialDec 10, 2025

Aave Fuels Latam Fintechs, Millions Earn Stablecoin Interest

Aave is powering the Latam fintechs with Embedded DeFi. Hundreds of thousands of Latam users earn interest with Aave trough stablecoins.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Horizon Joins DeFiLlama's Platform Listings
SocialDec 10, 2025

Aave Horizon Joins DeFiLlama's Platform Listings

Aave Horizon is now on DeFiLlama.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave V3.6 Arrives Shortly
SocialDec 10, 2025

Aave V3.6 Arrives Shortly

Aave V3.6 incoming.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave V4 Explained: Key Features and Updates
SocialDec 9, 2025

Aave V4 Explained: Key Features and Updates

Great overview on Aave V4.

By Stani Kulechov
Meet Me at Abu Dhabi Finance Week: DeFi for Everyone
SocialDec 8, 2025

Meet Me at Abu Dhabi Finance Week: DeFi for Everyone

I’ll be at Abu Dhabi Finance Week this week. If you're a fintech or simply interested in learning more about DeFi, feel free to reach out. DeFi for everyone.

By Stani Kulechov
DeFi Made Accessible for Everyone
SocialDec 6, 2025

DeFi Made Accessible for Everyone

DeFi for everyone.

By Stani Kulechov
200 Non‑Crypto Users Join Aave, Proof DeFi Goes Mainstream
SocialDec 5, 2025

200 Non‑Crypto Users Join Aave, Proof DeFi Goes Mainstream

Just met someone who referred 200 non-crypto friends into Aave App. DeFi for everyone.

By Stani Kulechov
Simplify DeFi: Just Use Aave
SocialDec 5, 2025

Simplify DeFi: Just Use Aave

Just use Aave.

By Stani Kulechov
L2s Leverage L1 Liquidity, Eliminating DeFi Duplication
SocialDec 5, 2025

L2s Leverage L1 Liquidity, Eliminating DeFi Duplication

This is a game changer. L2s tapping into L1 liquidity. No need to replicate same DeFi ecosystems on L2s and fractionalize liquidity. Well baked.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Is the Simplest Solution for Crypto Lending
SocialDec 4, 2025

Aave Is the Simplest Solution for Crypto Lending

Just use Aave.

By Stani Kulechov
CowSwap Powers Aave: Seamless Collateral Swaps with MEV Protection
SocialDec 4, 2025

CowSwap Powers Aave: Seamless Collateral Swaps with MEV Protection

CowSwap is now powering @aave. Swap collateral or debt or repay with collateral, all in a seamless experience and best execution with MEV protection.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave: The Simple Solution for DeFi Lending
SocialDec 4, 2025

Aave: The Simple Solution for DeFi Lending

Just use Aave.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave and Maple Join Forces for DeFi Collaboration
SocialDec 3, 2025

Aave and Maple Join Forces for DeFi Collaboration

Aave 🤝 Maple

By Stani Kulechov
Bitcoin Collateral Enabled on Aave V4 via Babylon Spoke
SocialDec 3, 2025

Bitcoin Collateral Enabled on Aave V4 via Babylon Spoke

Excited about this development. Babylon is building a spoke that will allow native Bitcoin to serve as collateral within Aave V4. Building Aave V4 in public empowers more developers to innovate freely on Aave.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Continues to Deliver Great User Experiences Daily
SocialDec 3, 2025

Aave Continues to Deliver Great User Experiences Daily

Another great day to use Aave.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Is the Simplest Solution for DeFi Borrowing
SocialDec 2, 2025

Aave Is the Simplest Solution for DeFi Borrowing

Just use Aave.

By Stani Kulechov
Aave Announces Major Expansion Plans
SocialDec 2, 2025

Aave Announces Major Expansion Plans

Aave expanding.

By Stani Kulechov