Aave founder Stani Kulechov says AAVE isn’t for sale ‘at a 70% discount’ following report of Payward bid

What happened

Aave founder Stani Kulechov denied reports that AAVE is for sale at a 70% discount following a bid from Payward, emphasizing the protocol's ongoing value and governance through the DAO. Separately, Franklin Templeton is advancing its digital asset services by adopting blockchain tokenization.

Context

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• Stani Kulechov refuted claims that AAVE is being sold at a steep discount.
• Aave's revenue is directed to the DAO and AAVE token holders under the Aave Will Win proposal.
• Payward reportedly made a bid for AAVE, which was publicly addressed by Kulechov.
• Franklin Templeton has integrated blockchain tokenization to enhance its digital asset offerings.

Why it matters

The clarification from Aave's founder reassures the community about the protocol's stability and governance, while Franklin Templeton's adoption of tokenization reflects growing institutional interest in blockchain-based digital assets.

What to watch next

Further updates should show whether this remains limited to DeFi and Onchain Finance coverage or broadens across tracked entities.

Sources

• The Block: Aave founder Stani Kulechov says AAVE isn’t for sale ‘at a 70% discount’ following report of Payward bid
• Decrypt: From Stellar to Canton: How Franklin Templeton Adopted Tokenization