Hi everyone, stepping in to follow up on this thread.
While the deployment of Aave V4 is obviously a major technical milestone for the protocol, we need to have a serious pragmatic conversation about sequencing and priorities.
Before we accelerate the V4 Mainnet activation, it is critical that we bridge the structural alignment gap that still exists within the DAO. The Aave Will Win Framework passed its Temp Check 15 days ago. This framework was supposed to serve as our bedrock—finally providing clarity on token alignment, off-chain assets, IP, and a coherent revenue model.
Pushing a massive technical upgrade while these existential economic and governance questions remain unresolved sends mixed, bearish signals to the broader market. We cannot afford to build a new floor when the foundation itself is still being debated.
I fully recognize that resolving complex IP and structural DAO matters requires careful negotiation and time. However, given the months of uncertainty we’ve already endured, we should be finalizing this, not putting it on the back burner while V4 takes all the bandwidth.
Can @AaveLabs provide a clear roadmap and a commitment to deliver the comprehensive AIP for the Aave Will Win Framework before V4 goes live?
Technology needs aligned incentives to actually capture value. Let’s get our structural foundation in order first so that V4 can be the success it’s meant to be for the protocol and its token holders.