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‘Aave v4 Will Unify Cross-Chain Liquidity’ - Stani Kulechov

Jul 5, 2024

Stani Kulechov, CEO of Aave, discusses Aave V4 upgrade proposing cross-chain liquidity unification, Aave's evolution, risk management, GHO stablecoin, liquidation strategies, expanding to non-EVM chains, stablecoin evolution, DeFi institutional adoption, and Aave's future role in the industry.

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Quick takeaways

Aave V4 upgrade aims to unify cross-chain liquidity, enhancing interoperability in DeFi space.

Introduction of liquidity premiums in Aave V4 emphasizes crucial risk management for platform stability.

Aave's expansion to non-EVM networks signals a strategic move towards tapping diverse blockchain ecosystems.

Deep dives

Recent Surge in DeFi Traction

DeFi has witnessed a significant increase in value locked, with over 13 billion worth of value engaged in the ecosystem. The recent surge in DeFi activity indicates substantial growth, showcasing the rise in stakes and secured value within the space.

Intro

2min

Evolution of Aave: From V1 to V3 and the Genesis of Decentralized Finance

3min

Evolution of Aave Protocol and Development of Version 4

28min

Improving User Experience with Aave v4: Liquidity Enhancements and Growth Opportunities

17min

Exploring Expansion to Non-EVM Ecosystems and Rewriting Contracts in Native Languages

3min

Exploring Sovereignty and Future Innovations for Aave

14min

Exploring Next Steps and Anticipation for Aave V4 Implementation

4min

One of the bluechip DeFi projects and backbone of Ethereum liquidity markets, Aave has recently announced their V4 upgrade proposal, which aims (among others) to unify crosschain liquidity.

We were joined by Stani Kulechov, founder & CEO of Aave, to discuss the DeFi (r)evolution since ETH Lend to Aave V4, expanding to non-EVM chains and potentially even building a self-sovereign chain.

Topics covered in this episode:

The evolution of Aave
Aave V3 risk management & MakerDAO feud
Aave V4
Unified liquidity layer & risk pricing
GHO stablecoin
How the unified liquidity layer improves UX
RWA & liquidation strategies in Aave V4
Expanding to non-EVM networks
Building a self-sovereign chain
Aave’s role in the future of DeFi
How stablecoins will evolve
DeFi institutional adoption
Future roadmap

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This episode is hosted by Sebastien Couture & Friederike Ernst.

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