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Aave CEO Stani Kulechov hinted that DeFi\u2019s largest lending platform could launch Aave Network in 2025.<\/p>\n
Aave is looking to launch its own blockchain, dubbed Aave Network, after its forthcoming V4 upgrade. Given the lending protocol\u2019s $13 billion in total value locked (TVL<\/a>), the proposed network could potentially become one of the largest Layer 2 solutions in DeFi.<\/p>\n On May 1, Aave unveiled<\/a> its V4 iteration featuring a unified cross-chain liquidity layer and liquidity premiums.<\/p>\n Yesterday, following speculation from Aave DAO members on social media, Aave CEO Stani Kulechov posted<\/a>, \u201cThis is not a drill, Aave Network is planned to come after V4.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n When questioned on the timeline for V4, Kulechov continued, posting<\/a>, \u201cNext year for sure.\u201d While there is little information publicly available on the potential Aave Network, it is presumed that the network will be secured by Ethereum and act as a hub for both Aave Protocol and its native stablecoin, GHO<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Aave community was excited by the news, with figures such as Marc Zeller, founder of the Aave-Chan Initiative (ACI), saying<\/a>, \u201cIt would also be the 3rd largest \u201cchain\u201d after Ethereum and Tron.\u201d<\/p>\n