Aave Labs to share non‑protocol revenue with AAVE holders after 10% December slide

In a Friday blog post, Stani Kulechov said Aave Labs plans to distribute revenue generated outside the core protocol to AAVE token holders, with a formal proposal to follow. The move comes after community disputes over fee routing and branding; in December, AAVE fell 10% to $160. The article was updated on January 2, 2026.