| Unlock | 9/10 |
| Tokenomics | 8/10 |
| Insider | 6/10 |
| Onchain | 8/10 |
| Dev Activity | 1/10 |
| Revenue | 5/10 |
| Institutional | 6/10 |
| Etf | 6/10 |
| Market Structure | 9/10 |
| Security | 9/10 |
Aave reached $50B TVL in March 2026, maintaining its position as the largest DeFi lending protocol. The V4 upgrade introduced cross-chain liquidity and improved capital efficiency, while Aave Horizon processed $2.8B in institutional RWA deposits. Grayscale's AAVE ETF conversion was approved in February 2026, providing traditional finance access. The protocol generated $1.6B in fees during 2025, with $280M added to the treasury. GHO stablecoin reached $800M supply, becoming a significant revenue driver.