🔍 Aave V4 Opens Security Review

Aave has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first decentralized lending protocol to exceed **$1 billion in Real-World Assets (RWAs)** deposited on its platform. This achievement comes shortly after Aave's expansion to Mantle Network in collaboration with Bybit, which saw rapid adoption: - Over **$350 million in deposits** accumulated within just one week of launch - The protocol continues its growth trajectory toward **$1 trillion in total loans** originated since inception The $1 billion RWA threshold represents a major step in bridging traditional finance with decentralized lending, demonstrating increasing institutional and retail confidence in on-chain credit markets.

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 [View the Sherlock audit report](https://github.com/sherlock-protocol/sherlock-reports/blob/main/audits/2026.02.05%20-%20Final%20-%20Aave%20Labs%20Collaborative%20Audit%20Report%201770295450.pdf)

The Mantle market on Aave Protocol has activated its incentive program for users. **Available Assets:** - USDC - USDT - USDe - WETH - GHO Users can now supply these assets to the Mantle market and begin earning rewards. This follows the previously announced allocation of 8 million MNT from Mantle and 1.5 million GHO from the Aave DAO through the Aave Liquidity Committee to support lending, borrowing, and GHO liquidity on the network. The incentive program aims to bootstrap activity on the new market deployment.

Aave Labs has introduced the **Aave Will Win Framework**, a governance proposal that would redirect all product revenue to the Aave DAO treasury under a token-centric model. **Key Revenue Sources:** - Aave.com platform - Aave mobile app - Aave Card - Aave Pro - Aave Kit - Aave Horizon The proposal includes funding for Aave Labs' development and growth, plus establishing a foundation to govern and protect the Aave brand. If approved, this would introduce several new revenue streams to the DAO. Aave Labs positions this as a strategic move to establish Aave as core global financial infrastructure over the next decade. [Read the full proposal](https://governance.aave.com/t/temp-check-aave-will-win-framework/24055)

The Aave DAO has introduced a proposal to ratify **Aave V4** as its strategic direction, focusing on two key revenue streams: - **Product layer**: Enhanced revenue generation through improved user-facing features - **Protocol layer**: New monetization capabilities built into V4 that capture more value for the protocol The proposal outlines V4's technical improvements and revenue mechanisms designed to strengthen the protocol's economic model. Additionally, the proposal requests DAO funding for Aave Labs' continued development and growth initiatives. It also introduces plans for a future foundation to govern and protect the Aave brand. The team positions this as a **token-centric vision** aimed at ensuring Aave's competitive position over the next decade.