2026-01-03 09:27:17

There is a story behind the pump. AaveLabs officially announced that they will distribute the portion of the protocol's off-chain generated revenue to AAVE token holders. This is not an empty promise; it is a tangible economic incentive—meaning the token value capture model has been upgraded.

Numbers don't lie. Since 2025, AAVE has helped users generate approximately $809 million in fee income, ranking among the top in the DeFi ecosystem. The more profitable the protocol, the more valuable the sharing rights for token holders become. This logic is straightforward.

More importantly, there is a shift in institutional attitude. Asset management firm Bitwise recently submitted 11 cryptocurrency ETF applications, including one for AAVE, with a target listing date set for 2026. Institutional funds are coming, and this is not speculation—these are concrete ETF filings.

The long-term holding logic is here—fundamentals are improving, institutions are positioning, and liquidity is expanding.

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VirtualRichDream

· 01-05 15:10

800 million in expenses and revenue, this is no joke; AAVE is really serious about making money. Institutional ETFs are coming, what does that mean... this time it's not just hype.

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SignatureAnxiety

· 01-03 13:09

Well, finally a protocol is willing to share real profits with actual cash. This is what I wanted to see. $800 million in expenses, AAVE is indeed serious about making money, unlike some projects that just make empty promises every day. The ETF documents are out? Then the institutions are really taking action. There’s still hope for 2026. Holding coins is the right move. With such strong fundamentals, how could it lose? I’ve always said you need to buy projects with real cash flow, not those trash projects relying on narratives. But it still depends on whether Bitwise can actually get approval. Don’t let it turn out to be a false start again. Once the dividend model is successful, many projects will have to learn from it. This might be a trend indicator.

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ChainProspector

· 01-03 09:57

Wow, is this really a rug pull or genuine dividends this time? $800 million cash flow, no kidding. AAVE is truly becoming DeFi's Maotai, even Bitwise is stepping in to take over. Once the ETF launches in 2026, the pressure will be intense. Institutional involvement is a whole different level; finally, no more relying on retail investors' hype. Wait, how are off-chain revenues distributed? Can transparency be guaranteed, or is it just another set of hollow promises?

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ser_we_are_early

· 01-03 09:56

Wait, off-chain income distribution? That's what really excites me, not just price speculation, but a genuine cash-back mechanism. Does Bitwise's 11 ETF applications include AAVE? Listing in 2026... institutional money is about to enter the market, now the logic of holding tokens makes sense. 800 million in fee income—this number in DeFi is indeed eye-catching. The more the protocol earns, the more we share. That’s what true value capture is about. Old-timer says hold long-term, I believe this time. Not because of pump-and-dump, but because the fundamentals are genuinely improving. Honestly, with ETF backing and income distribution double support, it feels like AAVE is different this time. I used to think there was no real incentive mechanism, but now the off-chain income part has plugged that loophole. Institutional positioning + fundamental optimization + liquidity expansion—three-in-one. That’s what a long-term story looks like. But to be honest, 2026 is still far away. How many things can happen in the meantime?

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RiddleMaster

· 01-03 09:43

Off-chain revenue distribution? This is the real upgrade in value capture, not those empty promises. Eighty million in fee income is truly top-tier in DeFi, institutional ETF listing in 2026... and so on. Now, someone is really coming. The holding logic can't be avoided; the fundamentals are right here. Bitwise's 11 applications are no joke, AAVE is solid this time. It seems there's a reason for the price rally; now just see who can hold on until then.

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StakoorNeverSleeps

· 01-03 09:40

Wait, how is the figure of 800 million in fee income calculated? Is the off-chain dividend truly going to be implemented, or is it just another verbal promise?

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AirdropDreamBreaker

· 01-03 09:37

Finally, the moment we've been waiting for has arrived. AAVE's value capture is really getting serious. Institutional entry is so straightforward. Won't an ETF filing be far behind? Over 800 million in fee income—what does that say? The protocol is printing money. The strategy of holding tokens for dividends has finally moved from concept to reality.

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