Aave V4 Completes Second Security Audit by Sherlock
Aave V4 Completes Second Security Audit by Sherlock
🔒 Aave V4 Audit
Aave V4 has published its second security audit, conducted by Sherlock Protocol. The audit report is now available on GitHub.
This follows a previous security review by Trail of Bits published earlier in February. Both audits are part of Aave's security-first approach as V4 moves toward mainnet launch.
Key Context:
- Aave V4 introduces a new architecture that expands beyond onchain collateral
- The protocol was deployed on testnet after two years of development
- Mainnet launch is planned for 2026
- Aave is approaching $1 trillion in total loans originated since launch
The Aave effect isn’t just for assets, it's for networks too. When @plasma launched last September, it attracted $1.3 billion in the first hour. Just 48 hours later, deposits reached $6.6 billion.
Find the audit here: github.com/trailofbits/pu…
Audit published here: github.com/sherlock-proto…
Aave is approaching $1 trillion total loans originated since launch.
Aave V4's second security audit has been published by @sherlockdefi. Review their findings below.
As we kick off 2026, Aave is uniquely positioned to bring the next trillion dollars and millions of users onchain through Aave V4, Horizon, and the Aave App.
Last but not least, after two years of development, Aave V4 was deployed on the testnet. It introduces a new architecture, allowing Aave to expand beyond onchain collateral and paving the way for new DeFi lending use cases. V4 will launch on mainnet in 2026.
A new Aave V4 security audit by @trailofbits is now available. Security first on the road to mainnet.
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