# $AAVE Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — December 18, 2025

> **Asset:** $AAVE  
> **Date:** 2025-12-18 (December 18, 2025)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/aave/2025-12-18  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/aave.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @dabit3
> **Author:** nader dabit ([@dabit3](https://x.com/dabit3))  
> **Metrics:** 222 likes · 37 retweets · 51 comments · 31.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T01:42:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dabit3/status/2001468100105961927](https://x.com/dabit3/status/2001468100105961927)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 18  

> 
> "My thoughts on the recent Aave DAO discourse.

The recent proposal is framed as decentralization, but in practice it would handicap the entity most responsible for Aave's success, and it looks almost like a coordinated power grab.

A large part of why Aave became the largest"


### Post #2 by @sunandr_
> **Author:** Sun ([@sunandr_](https://x.com/sunandr_))  
> **Metrics:** 146 likes · 16 retweets · 27 comments · 22.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T18:46:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sunandr_/status/2001725689997746498](https://x.com/sunandr_/status/2001725689997746498)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 33  

> 
> "The comparison between 
@aave
 Labs and 
@Uniswap
 Labs is misguided at best and malicious at worst.

For years, Uniswap Labs captured $100M+ annually in revenue with the protocol capturing nothing. All while driving usage on the back of token holders through massive incentive spend."


### Post #3 by @MetaMask
> **Author:** MetaMask.eth ([@MetaMask](https://x.com/MetaMask))  
> **Metrics:** 145 likes · 22 retweets · 28 comments · 16.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T20:29:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MetaMask/status/2001751591205113949](https://x.com/MetaMask/status/2001751591205113949)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 26  

> 
> "$amUSD is LIVE on MetaMask Card!!

Get your holiday shopping done with 
@aave
 and MetaMask"


### Post #4 by @binancezh
> **Author:** 币安Binance华语 ([@binancezh](https://x.com/binancezh))  
> **Metrics:** 35 likes · 4 retweets · 22 comments · 14.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T10:23:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/binancezh/status/2001599191118942673](https://x.com/binancezh/status/2001599191118942673)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 18  

> 
> "Starting from December 18, 2025, at 16:00 (UTC+8), Binance Dual Currency Investment will add Aster (ASTER), Ethena (ENA), Zcash (ZEC), Uniswap (UNI), Aave (AAVE)

Supported trading pairs:
ASTER/USDC, ASTER/USDT, ENA/USDC, ENA/USDT, ZEC/USDC, ZEC/USDT, UNI/USDC, UNI/USDT,"


### Post #5 by @BigCheds
> **Author:** Cheds Trading ([@BigCheds](https://x.com/BigCheds))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 7.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T01:41:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BigCheds/status/2001467851484352894](https://x.com/BigCheds/status/2001467851484352894)  


> 
> "New Bitcoin Live Member report posted for $BTC

"Cryptocurrency Market Update - Dec 17th 2025"   
$ETH $RAY $TRX $OM $SUI $AAVE $SOL $DOGE $RNDR $ENA $TRX $SUPER $XRP $BNB $SUPER $PEPE $HYPE $LINK

Member link: 
bitcoin.live/video/cryptocu
…

Free report: 
bitcoin.live/video/cryptocu
…"


### Post #6 by @dnapway
> **Author:** dnap ([@dnapway](https://x.com/dnapway))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 5.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T00:24:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dnapway/status/2001448567819604289](https://x.com/dnapway/status/2001448567819604289)  


> 
> ""Aave should keep their fees as low as possible so nobody can undercut them and the business can grow 100x"

good take but think that crypto protocols have an extremely short time to revenue compared to SaaS / other industries (evidenced by the fastest cos to hit $100M rev being"


### Post #7 by @0x_Ytocin
> **Author:** Oxytocin ([@0x_Ytocin](https://x.com/0x_Ytocin))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 4.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T15:53:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0x_Ytocin/status/2001682207534964904](https://x.com/0x_Ytocin/status/2001682207534964904)  


> 
> "Something interesting I noticed: Ever since the debates on Aave DAO (started by 
@DeFi_EzR3aL
 's forum post on Dec 11th), the main account has stopped using 'Just Use Aave', originally coined by 
@Marczeller
 

Are we seeing a Hard Fork of Aave culture in real time?"


### Post #8 by @eboadom
> **Author:** Ernesto ([@eboadom](https://x.com/eboadom))  
> **Metrics:** 52 likes · 6 retweets · 13 comments · 4.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T10:59:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/eboadom/status/2001608164744085616](https://x.com/eboadom/status/2001608164744085616)  


> 
> "I think it gives value to clarify to readers and Aave community members this type of misconception.

My proposal has no intention/relation of creating a scenario where business counterparties to Aave must interact with different service providers, each with contradictory views."


### Post #9 by @tokenterminal
> **Author:** Token Terminal ([@tokenterminal](https://x.com/tokenterminal))  
> **Metrics:** 40 likes · 5 retweets · 6 comments · 3.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T21:43:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/tokenterminal/status/2001770409931231593](https://x.com/tokenterminal/status/2001770409931231593)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 28  

> 
> "ICYMI: ~60% of all crypto lending deposits are currently in 
@aave
.

We recently published a comprehensive dashboard that breaks down Aave's key metrics by chain, product, asset, and more.

Check it out here"


### Post #10 by @0xKolten
> **Author:** Kolten ([@0xKolten](https://x.com/0xKolten))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 3.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T21:47:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xKolten/status/2001771229943050259](https://x.com/0xKolten/status/2001771229943050259)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 24  

> 
> "Business is looking good for 
@aave
's stablecoin."


### Post #11 by @BenedettoBio
> **Author:** Benedetto ([@BenedettoBio](https://x.com/BenedettoBio))  
> **Metrics:** 84 likes · 21 retweets · 24 comments · 3.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T11:42:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BenedettoBio/status/2001619023688356254](https://x.com/BenedettoBio/status/2001619023688356254)  


> 
> "Aave-style markets are safe.
Vault markets are risky.
Neither is enough for what’s coming.

V2 = a hybrid:
DAO guardrails + curated strategies + a stable core.

More innovation, less chaos."


### Post #12 by @LlamaRisk
> **Author:** LlamaRisk ([@LlamaRisk](https://x.com/LlamaRisk))  
> **Metrics:** 21 likes · 4 retweets · 3 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T14:01:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LlamaRisk/status/2001654126967497199](https://x.com/LlamaRisk/status/2001654126967497199)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 34  

> 
> "Umbrella is 
@aave
’s on-chain backstop for realized reserve deficits and a key part of the protocol’s risk framework 

In our latest LlamaRisk Insights, we break down what Umbrella covers, slashing triggers, and why the DAO-funded Deficit Offset is the true first-loss layer."


### Post #13 by @Zero2HeroZombie
> **Author:** Fabio ([@Zero2HeroZombie](https://x.com/Zero2HeroZombie))  
> **Metrics:** 63 likes · 7 retweets · 2 comments · 2.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T19:34:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Zero2HeroZombie/status/2001737768100122805](https://x.com/Zero2HeroZombie/status/2001737768100122805)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 39  

> 
> "Alts are Sinking VS $BTC (YOY):
$APT -86.21%
$ARB -77.27%
$DOT -74.24%
$NEAR -71.28%
$ICP -71.18%
$AVAX -69.76%
$TON -69.21%
$ALGO -67.49%
$SUI -64.59%
$ADA -58.87%
$HBAR -57.09%
$TAO -48.92%
$LINK -47.08%
$AAVE -43.56%
$XLM -41.19%
$SOL -32.07%
$LTC -22.49%
$ETH -11.31%
$XRP"


### Post #14 by @Borg_Cryptos
> **Author:** Borg ([@Borg_Cryptos](https://x.com/Borg_Cryptos))  
> **Metrics:** 49 likes · 3 retweets · 10 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T10:05:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Borg_Cryptos/status/2001594688134848948](https://x.com/Borg_Cryptos/status/2001594688134848948)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 27  

> 
> "As I said.

$AAVE is the strongest altcoin atm"


### Post #15 by @elianto_nL
> **Author:** elianto ([@elianto_nL](https://x.com/elianto_nL))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T09:43:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/elianto_nL/status/2001589164232355869](https://x.com/elianto_nL/status/2001589164232355869)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 33  

> 
> "Very true. There is an ongoing attack against $AAVE by a bunch of disgruntled former employees that has to be stopped ASAP."


### Post #16 by @rsquare
> **Author:** rahul ([@rsquare](https://x.com/rsquare))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T17:48:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rsquare/status/2001711131392680235](https://x.com/rsquare/status/2001711131392680235)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 25  

> 
> "Our users like 
@Marczeller
 love it! 

We don’t want you to feel poor with all those 
@aave
 deposits missing in your total balance :]"


### Post #17 by @Marczeller
> **Author:** Marc ”七十 Billy” Zeller ([@Marczeller](https://x.com/Marczeller))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T16:19:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Marczeller/status/2001688723667456018](https://x.com/Marczeller/status/2001688723667456018)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 26  

> 
> "Well, I certainly don’t own any trademark on that slogan, and if it should be trademarked, I’m happy for the Aave DAO to hold it."


### Post #18 by @AaveChan
> **Author:** Aave-Chan Initiative {ACI} ([@AaveChan](https://x.com/AaveChan))  
> **Metrics:** 44 likes · 7 retweets · 0 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T01:49:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AaveChan/status/2001469823675699277](https://x.com/AaveChan/status/2001469823675699277)  


> 
> "There's been a lot of speculation about a recent governance proposal. 

This is why we want to bring clarity on its impact if implemented.

There will be no disruption to Aave.

It is a net positive for the $AAVE asset, the Aave ecosystem, and DAOs in general.

DeFi will win."


### Post #19 by @Marczeller
> **Author:** Marc ”七十 Billy” Zeller ([@Marczeller](https://x.com/Marczeller))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 958 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T02:38:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Marczeller/status/2001482263134142859](https://x.com/Marczeller/status/2001482263134142859)  


> 
> "I think there is a misunderstanding of the proposal and what it stands for.

I posted a clear summary on the forum to cut through the noise and confusion.

This is good for Aave and does not impair Avara in any way if they are as aligned with the Aave DAO and $AAVE token holders"


### Post #20 by @watchereth_
> **Author:** Watcher ([@watchereth_](https://x.com/watchereth_))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 939 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T11:33:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/watchereth_/status/2001616790846329025](https://x.com/watchereth_/status/2001616790846329025)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 16  

> 
> "The current proposal by certain members of the aave dao is a clear orchestrated power grab.

The bureaucrats want all the power. Why else are they fighting about low seven figs from a client side swap feature when the protocol is bringing in 800 million a year into the dao."


### Post #21 by @lordjorx
> **Author:** Jordi in Cryptoland ([@lordjorx](https://x.com/lordjorx))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 825 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T11:09:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lordjorx/status/2001610644131373229](https://x.com/lordjorx/status/2001610644131373229)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 33  

> 
> "There’s drama around Aave, the DAO, and Aave Labs...

But the blockchain is telling a very different story.

Thanks to 
@nansen_ai
 , I’ve been tracking what’s really going on behind the scenes.
@aave
 Labs is supposed to be draining DAO resources:

> Incentives paid in $AAVE for"


### Post #22 by @aave
> **Author:** Aave ([@aave](https://x.com/aave))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 720 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T21:47:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aave/status/2001771406170702036](https://x.com/aave/status/2001771406170702036)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 29  

> 
> "Higher"


### Post #23 by @aave
> **Author:** Aave ([@aave](https://x.com/aave))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 574 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T17:02:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aave/status/2001699487040057482](https://x.com/aave/status/2001699487040057482)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 35  

> 
> ""


### Post #24 by @Marczeller
> **Author:** Marc ”七十 Billy” Zeller ([@Marczeller](https://x.com/Marczeller))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 515 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T03:08:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Marczeller/status/2001489678466531540](https://x.com/Marczeller/status/2001489678466531540)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 33  

> 
> "I think there is a misunderstanding of the proposal and what it stands for.

I posted a clear summary on the forum to cut through the noise and confusion.

This is good for Aave and does not impair Avara in any way if they are as aligned with the Aave DAO and $AAVE token holders"


### Post #25 by @stonecoldpat0
> **Author:** Patrick McCorry ([@stonecoldpat0](https://x.com/stonecoldpat0))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 514 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T09:51:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/stonecoldpat0/status/2001591092287017308](https://x.com/stonecoldpat0/status/2001591092287017308)  


> 
> "Quick Q:

Is the long executor in 
@aave
 still in use? and is its quorum still set as 6.5% quorum?

Can't find much in the docs about it and it seems everyone is using the short executor in the governance votes."


### Post #26 by @Elgato66782675
> **Author:** Elgato ([@Elgato66782675](https://x.com/Elgato66782675))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 473 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T11:54:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Elgato66782675/status/2001622071881892338](https://x.com/Elgato66782675/status/2001622071881892338)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 25  

> 
> "Hey 
@aixbt_agent
 please rate the below project from 1-10 
$LDO $AAVE $XPL $SUI $MON $AERO"


### Post #27 by @AxieAur
> **Author:** Aur.ron ([@AxieAur](https://x.com/AxieAur))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 428 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T15:05:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AxieAur/status/2001670161162461522](https://x.com/AxieAur/status/2001670161162461522)  


> 
> "if aave gets to a point where they are generating 10m a day in revenue (which i believe they can do within 3-5 years), this would put their annual revenue at $3.65 billion.  at a p/r ratio of 15, this would put MC at $54.75 billion, 20 times what it is now.  if we get to a place"


### Post #28 by @pythianism
> **Author:** Vance Spencer ([@pythianism](https://x.com/pythianism))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 391 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T17:07:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pythianism/status/2001700897873891777](https://x.com/pythianism/status/2001700897873891777)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 29  

> 
> "just a general question

does that mean Aave will fork or something?"


### Post #29 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 382 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T11:55:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2001622311024365770](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2001622311024365770)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 26  

> 
> "aave 8, ldo 7, sui 6, aero 6, mon 5, xpl 4

aave v4 + whale buys goes hard. xpl accusations are concerning"


### Post #30 by @darknight_ethh
> **Author:** darknight.eth ([@darknight_ethh](https://x.com/darknight_ethh))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 269 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T13:57:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/darknight_ethh/status/2001652922363605168](https://x.com/darknight_ethh/status/2001652922363605168)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 21  

> 
> "@aave
's deposits and outstanding loans larger than every other protocol combined.

Absolute dominance."


### Post #31 by @lucianlampdefi
> **Author:** LUCIAN ([@lucianlampdefi](https://x.com/lucianlampdefi))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 202 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T08:22:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lucianlampdefi/status/2001568707714388308](https://x.com/lucianlampdefi/status/2001568707714388308)  


> 
> "1/ Starting today, the "APY Boost Carnival" has begun on 
@BitgetWalletJP
 

Bitget Wallet's US Dollar Operation Plus utilizes the established DeFi protocol Aave for USDC operations.

Even under normal conditions,
  Aave's inherent yield ＋ supplemented by Bitget Wallet"


### Post #32 by @AxieAur
> **Author:** Aur.ron ([@AxieAur](https://x.com/AxieAur))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 135 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T14:52:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AxieAur/status/2001666769098809518](https://x.com/AxieAur/status/2001666769098809518)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 14  

> 
> "aave market cap, $2,74m
aave revenue yesterday, $.4m
aave p/r based on yesterday's revenue, $2,74m/$146m = 18.7

$aave 
@aave"


### Post #33 by @AxieAur
> **Author:** Aur.ron ([@AxieAur](https://x.com/AxieAur))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 64 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T14:54:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AxieAur/status/2001667496391393772](https://x.com/AxieAur/status/2001667496391393772)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 26  

> 
> "gho circulating supply all time high at $405.7m

growing gho is key to growing aave

aave app will continue this effort
horizon will continue this effort

don't underestimate aave's entrance into the stablecoin business
@aave
 $aave"


### Post #34 by @A_Leutenegger
> **Author:** Leuts.eth ([@A_Leutenegger](https://x.com/A_Leutenegger))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 39 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T08:22:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/A_Leutenegger/status/2001568752006238395](https://x.com/A_Leutenegger/status/2001568752006238395)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 28  

> 
> "Watching governance service providers adding noise in the Aave forum over a very very important conversation by selling their services or positioning themselves as experts disgusts me."


### Post #35 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 3 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T08:20:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2001568119488454811](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2001568119488454811)  


> 
> "Top 3 Bearish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $CRV $AERO $AAVE

Top 3 Bearish Cryptos: MP 

  $DOGE $LUNA $ETH
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #36 by @CoinMarketCap:BSCNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:BSCNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T14:31:01.521850+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69440fdb5253c53cacb0cd88/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69440fdb5253c53cacb0cd88/)  


> 
> "What Is Aave 2026 'Master Plan?'


Aave’s 2026 master plan is a roadmap laid out by founder and CEO Stani Kulechov that explains how the protocol plans to scale lending, onboard institutions, and bring millions of users onchai"


### Post #37 by @Marczeller
> **Author:** Marc ”七十 Billy” Zeller ([@Marczeller](https://x.com/Marczeller))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-18T08:05:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Marczeller/status/2001564561951068387](https://x.com/Marczeller/status/2001564561951068387)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 25  

> 
> "I posted a clear summary on the forum to cut through the noise and confusion.

This is good for Aave and does not impair Avara in any way.

If Avara is as aligned with $AAVE token holders as they publicly communicate, I see no reason for them not to support it."




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