- Liquidations on Aave Mainnet have dropped significantly, reducing high-risk loans by nearly $1 billion.
- Aavenomics proposal introduces key tokenomics changes, revenue redistribution, and liquidity management.
- It plans a $1 million per week AAVE buyback for six months to strengthen the ecosystem.
Despite the market experiencing another price dip similar to February, liquidations on lending platforms have remained relatively low. A significant shift has occurred in Aave’s Mainnet, where high-risk loans have decreased by nearly $1 billion, according to IntoTheBock data.
While some of these reductions stem from forced liquidations, a larger portion reflects the market’s cautious sentiment. Investors appear to adopt a defensive approach, deleveraging their positions amid fears of further downside risks. The subdued liquidation levels suggest that market participants exercise restraint, avoiding overexposure in an uncertain environment.
This trend highlights a shift in DeFi lending dynamics, where users prioritize long-term stability over aggressive borrowing strategies. The impact of February’s liquidations remains a key reference point, prompting large players to take preemptive measures. The lowered risk levels indicate a more resilient lending market, which could help stabilize the ecosystem in the face of continued volatility.
Aavenomics Proposal Targets Revenue and Liquidity Upgrades
The Aave Chan Initiative (ACI) has introduced a new Aave Request for Comment (ARFC), marking the first phase of the Aavenomics update. This proposal aims to enhance AAVE tokenomics, redistribute protocol excess revenue, and refine secondary liquidity management. Additionally, it seeks to officially deprecate LEND, the legacy token that was phased out in 2020.
One of the proposal’s critical components is the introduction of an AFC. This committee would be responsible for overseeing treasury management and liquidity strategies.
Among its key initiatives is a six-month buyback program, allocating $1 million weekly to gradually strengthen its tokenomics. The buyback plan will be subject to future assessments, allowing adjustments based on the protocol’s financial standing.
It also proposes to modify liquidity incentives to reduce the network’s $27 million annual liquidity cost. That would be achieved by abandoning reliance on token emissions and introducing staking and active liquidity management.
Additionally, a new Anti-GHO fee switch mechanism will replace the existing GHO discount system, redirecting a portion of stablecoin revenue to AAVE stakers.
Its proposal introduces the Umbrella safety module for increased security and to protect users from bad debt. It also entails reclaiming 320,000 unclaimed tokens for the ecosystem reserve. The proposal will undergo community feedback, an off-chain Snapshot vote, and an on-chain governance vote prior to implementation.
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