Stani Kulechov, the founder of Aave, posted that Kraken (operated by Payward) has bought AAVE tokens on the secondary market. He explained the purchase is tied to a partnership aimed at bringing Aave’s on‑chain lending services to a larger audience. The comment also references the “Aave Will Win Framework,” a governance document that emphasizes a singular focus on the AAVE token as the core utility and incentive mechanism for the protocol. This matters because Kraken’s involvement signals institutional confidence in Aave’s lending model and could increase token liquidity and visibility, potentially supporting future growth of the platform.

“Payward (Kraken) has purchased $AAVE tokens on the secondary market as part of our partnership to bring onchain lending to a broader audience. This highlights the singular focus on the $AAVE token formalized under the Aave Will Win Framework.”

— Stani Kulechov (@StaniKulechov) on X · X ↗

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