A governance proposal within the Aave ecosystem has cleared its first formal hurdle after a closely contested community vote. The off chain Snapshot “Temp Check” concluded with 52.58% voting in favor, 42% opposing and 5.42% abstaining.
The proposal, titled “Aave Will Win,” now advances to the Aave Request for Final Comment (ARFC) stage, where revisions can be introduced before any binding on-chain vote takes place.
At the center of the debate is a funding request of up to $42.5 million in stablecoins and 75,000 AAVE tokens for Aave Labs. In exchange, the organization would direct 100% of revenue generated from Aave-branded products to the DAO treasury under a DAO-funded operating structure.
Governance Division Highlights Structural Concerns
The narrow margin underscores divisions within the community regarding funding size, token allocation and governance transparency. Some critics raised concerns about the voting power attached to the 75,000 AAVE tokens and called for clearer disclosure standards.
Aave founder Stani Kulechov indicated that feedback gathered during the Temp Check phase will inform structural adjustments at the ARFC stage.
If approved at ARFC, the measure would proceed to an on-chain Aave Improvement Proposal (AIP) vote. Only proposals executed on-chain are binding. The final outcome could significantly reshape Aave’s funding model, revenue alignment and long-term development roadmap, including the ratification of Aave V4 as its technical foundation.
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