Aave Deploys V4 on Ethereum After Governance Approval

Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform Aave has launched its V4 protocol on Ethereum after a binding onchain governance vote cleared its deployment.

On Monday, Aave announced the launch of its V4 protocol on Ethereum, introducing infrastructure designed to “expand onchain markets into real-world credit markets.” The company said this includes structured lending, fixed-rate borrowing and tokenized asset-backed credit.

The rollout follows a Snapshot vote that

Though specific implementations have not been revealed, the spokesperson told Cointelegraph that the architecture enables features like institution-specific markets, borrowing against custodied assets and real-world asset integration.

The spokesperson added that Aave will take a measured approach to rolling out V4, starting with conservative parameters and a limited initial scope.

Alongside the launch, Aave introduced Aave Pro, a new interface designed for advanced users to access V4’s markets. It also announced an integration with Chainlink as the protocol’s oracle provider, supplying price feeds and other data used in lending markets.

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