Trail of Bits Completes Aave V4 Security Audit Ahead of Mainnet Launch
Trail of Bits Completes Aave V4 Security Audit Ahead of Mainnet Launch
🔒 V4 audit drops
Trail of Bits has published a security audit for Aave V4, marking another step toward the protocol's mainnet deployment in 2026.
Key Details:
- Full audit report available on GitHub
- V4 was deployed to testnet after two years of development
- The new architecture enables expansion beyond onchain collateral
- Aave is nearing $1 trillion in total loans originated since launch
The audit comes as Aave positions itself to onboard the next wave of DeFi users through V4, Horizon, and the Aave App. The protocol recently demonstrated its market influence when Plasma network attracted $6.6 billion in deposits within 48 hours of 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…
Aave is approaching $1 trillion total loans originated since launch.
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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