Aave has upgraded its swap functionality by integrating with CoW Protocol, delivering improved liquidity and pricing for users.
Key improvements include:
- Better liquidity for asset swaps and collateral swaps
- Enhanced price discovery through CoW Protocol's batch auction mechanism
- MEV protection built into the swapping process
The integration is available across multiple networks including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Gnosis, Avalanche, and Polygon.
Users can access these enhanced swap features directly through the Aave interface when managing their positions.
Swapping on Aave is better than ever, thanks to @CoWSwap. Get the best liquidity on asset swaps and collateral swaps using the Aave swap feature.
Aave Linea Market Reaches $2B Milestone

**Aave's Linea market achieved a major milestone**, reaching **$2 billion in deposits** as of September 11, 2025. This represents **250x growth in just 4 months** - a remarkable expansion for the decentralized lending protocol on Linea's Layer 2 network. **Key growth timeline:** - September 4: Crossed $1.2 billion deposits - September 11: Hit $2 billion milestone - Growth accelerated through Linea Ignition program The **Linea Ignition incentive program** continues until October 26, 2025, rewarding users who provide liquidity to WETH, USDC, and USDT lending pools with LINEA tokens. Meanwhile, Aave's expansion continues on other networks, with deposits on Aptos approaching $2 million, showing the protocol's multi-chain growth strategy. [Learn more about Linea Ignition](https://linea.build/hub/events/linea-ignition)
Circle's USYC Now Available as Collateral on Aave's Horizon RWA Market
**Circle's USYC token is now live as collateral** on Aave's Horizon RWA (Real World Assets) market. **What is USYC?** - Tokenized money market fund from Circle - Provides yield-bearing collateral functionality - Offers near-instant redemptions at scale This integration expands collateral options for users on the Horizon market, allowing them to leverage tokenized traditional finance assets within DeFi protocols. **Access the market:** [Horizon RWA Market](https://app.aave.com/markets/?marketName=proto_horizon_v3) This development continues Circle's broader strategy to bridge traditional finance with DeFi infrastructure through tokenized assets.
BitgetWallet Integrates USDC Earn via Aave
**BitgetWallet launches USDC Earn** feature powered by Aave's infrastructure, bringing yield opportunities directly to mobile users. **Key Features:** - Real-time yield accrual on Base network - Instant deposits and withdrawals - Integrated wallet management - Simple few-click process The integration allows users to **earn yield on USDC** without leaving their wallet interface. Aave's trusted DeFi infrastructure powers the backend while BitgetWallet handles the user experience. Users can now **save, withdraw, and manage** their USDC earnings all within the same application, streamlining the DeFi experience for mobile users. [Learn more about USDC Earn](https://web3.bitget.com/en/stablecoinEarn)
Aave Confirms Safety from NPM Supply Chain Attack
**Aave confirms its platform remains secure** following a recent NPM package supply chain attack that affected multiple projects. **Key points:** - http://app.aave.com is **NOT affected** by the attack - No action required from users - Platform operations continue normally The attack involved malicious code injected into popular NPM packages, potentially compromising applications that used the affected dependencies. Aave's security team conducted a thorough review of all dependencies and confirmed none of the compromised package versions were in use. Users can continue using the platform safely while the broader ecosystem addresses the supply chain vulnerability. Read more details about the attack: [Supply Chain Attack Analysis](https://jdstaerk.substack.com/p/we-just-found-malicious-code-in-the)