Aave DAO Permanently Commits $50 Million Annual Revenue to Token Buybacks
The Aave decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), which governs one of the largest decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platforms, has formalized an ongoing token buyback program by approving a proposal to allocate $50 million annually from its protocol revenue to repurchase AAVE tokens. This decision was ratified unanimously on October 22, 2025, following a proposal introduced by the Aave Chan Initiative (ACI). The move permanently cements the buyback strategy as a key component of Aave’s broader economic model, known as Aavenomics, aimed at increasing token value and reinforcing the protocol’s treasury. Aave continues to lead the DeFi sector, boasting a total value












