Aave

Aave V4 has reached **$20 million in deposits** as of April 13, 2026, doubling its total value locked from $10M just five days earlier. **Key milestones:** - Deposit caps are being **gradually increased** as assets reach maximum capacity - Growth follows a **security-first approach** with controlled scaling - Supply and borrow caps will continue expanding as the system matures The protocol launched on March 30, 2026, after two years of development. V4 introduces a new architecture designed to support more assets, market structures, and risk profiles while maintaining Chainlink oracle infrastructure. Users can access V4 through **Aave Pro**, the new interface available at [pro.aave.com](https://pro.aave.com/), which enables earning, borrowing, swapping, and position monitoring. Read the full announcement: [aave.com/blog/aave-v4-live-ethereum](https://aave.com/blog/aave-v4-live-ethereum)

Aave made significant announcements at EthCC Cannes this week: - **Aave V4** officially launched - **Aave Pro** shipped and now available - Hosted their fifth annual DeFi Day event The team spent the week connecting with leading DeFi developers and community members at the conference. Both new releases represent major protocol updates for the decentralized lending platform. The announcements came during one of the largest Ethereum developer conferences of the year in Cannes, France.

Aave Labs has achieved **SOC 2 Type II attestation** across three critical Trust Services Criteria: - **Security** - **Availability** - **Confidentiality** This independent audit validates that Aave Labs maintains enterprise-grade standards in both development and operations across all software systems. The certification demonstrates Aave's commitment to institutional-level security practices and operational excellence. [Read the full announcement](https://aave.com/blog/aave-labs-soc2-attestation)

Aave Labs has released a technical analysis examining Monad's compatibility with Aave V3.6 deployment. The analysis provides an in-depth review of Monad's technical infrastructure and its suitability for hosting the decentralized lending protocol. **Key Points:** - Technical evaluation focuses on Monad blockchain capabilities - Assessment covers requirements for Aave V3.6 deployment - Full analysis available through Aave governance forum The community can review the complete technical findings at: [Aave Governance Forum](https://governance.aave.com/t/al-technical-analysis-aave-v3-6-monad/24402)

Aave has launched **Aave Pro**, a new interface for interacting with Aave V4 Protocol. **Key features include:** - Earning and borrowing capabilities - Token swapping functionality - Position monitoring tools The interface is now available at [pro.aave.com](https://pro.aave.com/) This follows the V4 testnet launch in November 2025, which included a developer preview of the Pro interface. The full announcement details are available on the [Aave blog](https://aave.com/blog/aave-v4-live-ethereum). Aave Pro provides users with a streamlined way to access V4's liquidity protocol features through a web-based interface.

A new audit contest is available on Sherlock's platform. Security researchers and auditors can participate in **Contest 1209** to identify vulnerabilities and earn rewards. - Contest accessible at [Sherlock platform](https://audits.sherlock.xyz/contests/1209) - Open for community participation - Part of ongoing security review process This follows previous contest activity, indicating continued focus on protocol security through community-driven auditing.

**Aave V4** has entered its **open security review phase** on Sherlock DeFi, marking a key milestone in the protocol's development. The review invites participation from: - Previous Aave auditors - Developers familiar with lending-pool mechanics - Security researchers interested in DeFi protocols This follows Aave Labs' September roadmap announcement, which outlined the final stages before V4's launch including public documentation, testnet deployment, and codebase release. The open review represents a **community-driven approach** to protocol security, allowing experienced auditors to contribute to one of DeFi's most significant upgrades.

**MetaMask's mUSD stablecoin** has been listed on Ethereum Core and Linea Build markets, expanding lending options for users. - Users can now **supply and borrow mUSD** on both platforms - This marks continued expansion for mUSD, the first stablecoin from a self-custodial wallet - Previously announced integration with Linea ecosystem for seamless on-ramps and swaps The listing provides new **DeFi lending opportunities** with MetaMask's native stablecoin across multiple networks.

**Aave has processed over $3.3 billion in liquidations** since launch to protect its lending protocol from bad debt. The DeFi protocol published a detailed blog post introducing **V4's new liquidation engine** and explaining improvements over the current V3 system. - Liquidations serve as a critical safety mechanism for lending markets - V4 aims to enhance the liquidation process with new technical improvements - The upgrade represents Aave's continued focus on protocol security Read the full technical breakdown: [Aave V4 Liquidations Blog](https://aave.com/blog/aave-v4-liquidations?utm_source=x&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=liquidations)

**Aave V4 transforms DeFi lending** with a revolutionary architecture that unifies liquidity across markets. **Key Innovation: Hubs and Spokes** - Hubs store liquidity pools - Spokes implement custom lending rules and market logic - Multiple markets can draw from the same liquidity source **Benefits for Users and Builders:** - Enhanced capital efficiency across all markets - Specialized markets can access deep liquidity from day one - Custom lending parameters without liquidity fragmentation **Real-World Applications:** - Pendle markets accepting multiple PTs as collateral - Uniswap LP-focused lending markets - Shared ETH liquidity across different use cases **Strategic Impact:** V4 positions Aave as DeFi's operating system, enabling previously unviable markets while maintaining security and efficiency. This architecture supports the migration of global finance onchain by serving specialized needs without sacrificing liquidity depth. [Read the full unified liquidity thesis](https://aave.com/blog/aave-v4-unified-liquidity-thesis)