ARC: Staked ATokens, A New Aave Primitive Exploring Vote-Escrow Economies

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This seems to be the underlying goal of this ARC:

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If approved, the Aave DAO Treasury could generate revenue from staking rewards. Further, this would also allow the Aave DAO Treasury to participate in the veToken economy and attract additional users.

While the popularity and rewards from veEconomies one day may change, it seems best to capitalize on the synergies between the two protocols and leverage our acquisitions of BAL & veBAL.

We are supportive of this proposal and an upgraded future for the DAO.

I’d like to understand more about the proposed reward boost - how will this incentive affect suppliers of traditional ERC20 tokens?

Also, RE: below, will this be Certora and Sigma Prime?

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two security audit firms to minimize risk.

Seems redundant to go with firms outside the DAO’s existing contracts and incur additional costs.

Regardless, this seems to be a powerful next step for the Aave DAO.