The Arbitrum Security Council froze $72 million in stolen crypto funds traced to North Korean hackers following a Kelp DAO bridge attack that also affected Aave. This marks the council's first direct use of emergency powers to halt stolen assets, shifting from protocol fixes to social consensus intervention. The recovered funds will be redistributed to victims through a decentralized vote by Arbitrum DAO token holders. Council member Griff Green highlighted that operational security flaws like leaked private keys and social engineering pose greater risks than smart contract bugs, urging tighter controls on liquid staking tokens and improved industry security standards.
Aave V4 has exceeded $250 million in deposits, driven by improved capital efficiency and expanded lending options, signaling strong adoption despite a tough DeFi market. While some deposits came from users migrating from V3, new capital continues to ...
Aave's new lending market on the Monad blockchain surpassed $100 million in deposits within 48 hours of launching on July 2, 2026. Monad is a high-speed, EVM-compatible Layer 1 chain known for its fast transaction speeds, making it attractive for DeF...
Aave DAO has surpassed $1 million in swap revenue, marking a new income stream beyond its traditional lending fees. This growth is driven mainly by Ethereum, with contributions from other chains like Arbitrum. User activity also surged, with new AAVE...
Aave has deployed its V3 lending protocol on the Monad Layer 1 blockchain, supporting a dozen digital assets including USDT, USDC, and GHO stablecoin. This launch integrates Chainlink’s Smart Value Recapture to enhance protocol revenue and liquidity....
Aave V3, the leading decentralized lending protocol, has been deployed on Monad, a high-performance EVM-compatible blockchain. This expansion signals Monad's readiness for serious DeFi activity and offers Aave a first-mover advantage in a growing eco...
