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Aave, a popular platform for decentralized finance (DeFi), had a successful year and is planning to grow even more in 202513. In 2024, Aave's total value locked (TVL) hit a new all-time high as net deposits reached $35 billion127.
Aave is working on a few key things to make this happen:
New Integrations: Aave is planning to work with six new blockchain networks, including Sonic, Mantle, Linea, Spider Chain, Aptos and BOB123.
GHO Stablecoin: Aave's stablecoin, GHO, will be available on more platforms like Base and Avalanche137.
Aave V4: Aave is creating a new version called Aave V4, which will make the platform more efficient and easier to manage123.
Financial position: Aave's treasury is strong with over $75 million, and they saw a large increase in deposits in 202413.
These changes are expected to help Aave become a leader in the DeFi space as it continues to grow and innovate5. Aave's success is part of a larger trend in the DeFi market, which is seeing increased security and user trust
