Aave V4 has completed nearly a year of comprehensive security reviews, totaling approximately 345 cumulative days of auditing.
Key Details:
- All security audit reports are now publicly available
- Reports can be accessed at github.com/aave/aave-v4/tree/main/audits
- The protocol was built with a security-first approach from initial architecture through post-audit validation
This extensive review period demonstrates Aave's commitment to protocol safety before the V4 launch. The team previously published a full transparency report detailing their layered security controls and comprehensive security program.
Aave V4 underwent approximately 345 cumulative days of security review. All published reports are available here: github.com/aave/aave-v4/t…
Aave V4 Launches on Ethereum with New Pro Interface
Aave has officially launched **Aave V4** on Ethereum mainnet, marking a significant upgrade to the decentralized lending protocol. The deployment introduces **Aave Pro**, a redesigned user interface available at [pro.aave.com](https://pro.aave.com/). This new interface provides users with an updated way to interact with the protocol's liquidity features. **Key Points:** - V4 represents the latest iteration of the open-source, non-custodial lending protocol - Aave Pro interface offers enhanced user experience for protocol interactions - Full details available in the [official announcement](https://aave.com/blog/aave-v4-live-ethereum) The launch follows a testnet phase that began in November 2025, allowing developers to preview and test the new features before mainnet deployment.
Aave V4 Launches With New Architecture After Two Years of Development
Aave has launched V4 after two years of research and development, introducing a completely new architecture designed to expand the protocol's capabilities. **Key Features:** - Supports more assets, market structures, and diverse risk profiles - Maintains the same Chainlink oracle infrastructure currently securing tens of billions on V3 - Enables expansion beyond onchain collateral, opening new DeFi lending use cases The upgrade represents a significant evolution for the lending protocol, moving from testnet deployment in January 2026 to mainnet launch.
Aave DAO Deploys New Market with Multi-Party Risk Analysis and Chainlink Integration
Aave DAO has deployed a new market through a collaborative effort involving multiple protocol contributors. **Key participants:** - **@bgdlabs** handled the deployment - **@chaoslabs** and **@LlamaRisk** completed risk analysis - **@token_logic** provided additional support - **@chainlink** will supply price feeds for the market The deployment follows Aave's standard multi-party review process, with risk assessment teams evaluating the market before launch. Chainlink's oracle infrastructure will provide the pricing data needed for the market's operations. This marks the second similar deployment in recent months, following a February market launch with the same team configuration.
Aave V3 Deploys on X Layer with Nine Initial Assets
Aave V3 is expanding to X Layer, an EVM-compatible layer 2 network designed for scalable onchain transactions. **Initial Asset Lineup:** - USD, USDG, xBTC - OKB, xOKSOL, xETH - xBETH, GHO, xSOL X Layer connects to Ethereum's ecosystem while offering low-cost, high-speed transactions. The deployment aims to bring Aave's lending and borrowing capabilities to X Layer's growing user base. Full governance proposal: [View Details](https://governance.aave.com/t/arfc-deploy-aave-v3-on-x-layer/23175)