# $AAVE Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — December 23, 2025

> **Asset:** $AAVE  
> **Date:** 2025-12-23 (December 23, 2025)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/aave/2025-12-23  
> **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 @Only1temmy
> **Author:** 𝕋𝕖𝕞𝕞𝕪 ([@Only1temmy](https://x.com/Only1temmy))  
> **Metrics:** 1.0K likes · 131 retweets · 115 comments · 157.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T10:17:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Only1temmy/status/2003409615661273224](https://x.com/Only1temmy/status/2003409615661273224)  


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

> 
> "> tldr of the whole aave drama

> aave
> build one of the biggest defi protocols ever
> generate real recurring revenue through cycles

> create a dao
> dao owns the smart contracts
> dao controls risk, markets, upgrades
> dao treasury captures protocol revenue

> keep a private"


### Post #2 by @lookonchain
> **Author:** Lookonchain ([@lookonchain](https://x.com/lookonchain))  
> **Metrics:** 597 likes · 82 retweets · 64 comments · 121.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T01:28:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lookonchain/status/2003276417312915909](https://x.com/lookonchain/status/2003276417312915909)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 11  

> 
> "Stani Kulechov(
@StaniKulechov
), the founder of 
@Aave
, bought 32,660 $AAVE($5.15M) at $158 again 7 hours ago.

He has bought a total of 84,033 $AAVE($12.6M) at an average cost of $176 over the past week, currently sitting on an unrealized loss of $2.2M.
intel.arkm.com/explorer/entit
…"


### Post #3 by @JrSydrick
> **Author:** Invest Alpha Pro ([@JrSydrick](https://x.com/JrSydrick))  
> **Metrics:** 139 likes · 121 retweets · 132 comments · 118.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T08:57:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JrSydrick/status/2003389368149393820](https://x.com/JrSydrick/status/2003389368149393820)  


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

> 
> "$AAVE: Token plunges 18% this week, amid governance dispute over brand, domains & channels. 

Uncertainty spiked after Snapshot vote; whale dumped 230K $AAVE ($35M) for ETH/BTC, triggering 10% intraday drop. 

Why $AAVE at ( $152.30 )is good entry now?
1.  Founder Stani"


### Post #4 by @Cointelegraph
> **Author:** Cointelegraph ([@Cointelegraph](https://x.com/Cointelegraph))  
> **Metrics:** 424 likes · 50 retweets · 80 comments · 42.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T04:30:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2003322193195770147](https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2003322193195770147)  


> 
> "UPDATE: Aave founder Stani Kulechov bought another 32,660 $AAVE ($5.15M), bringing his week-long accumulation to 84,033 tokens worth $12.6M.

He is currently sitting on a $2.2M unrealized loss."


### Post #5 by @EmberCN
> **Author:** 余烬 ([@EmberCN](https://x.com/EmberCN))  
> **Metrics:** 44 likes · 10 retweets · 24 comments · 35.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T00:38:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EmberCN/status/2003263983747498273](https://x.com/EmberCN/status/2003263983747498273)  


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

> 
> "Aave founder 
@StaniKulechov
 stepped in to "save the day": After "second-place big brother" sold off and exited yesterday, causing AAVE to drop 12%, Aave's founder made a $AAVE token purchase today.

Seven hours ago, he withdrew 1,699 ETH ($5.17 million) from Kraken, then bought"


### Post #6 by @RoundtableSpace
> **Author:** 0xMarioNawfal ([@RoundtableSpace](https://x.com/RoundtableSpace))  
> **Metrics:** 44 likes · 0 retweets · 20 comments · 29.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T13:15:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RoundtableSpace/status/2003454374358757418](https://x.com/RoundtableSpace/status/2003454374358757418)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 30  

> 
> "A governance dispute has erupted in Aave

- After a CoWSwap integration routed fees to Aave Labs instead of the DAO, potentially diverting ~$10M annually, prompting proposals to seize IP, brand, and domains.

- Aave Labs responded with a rushed Snapshot vote on brand asset"


### Post #7 by @TheDeFinvestor
> **Author:** The DeFi Investor ([@TheDeFinvestor](https://x.com/TheDeFinvestor))  
> **Metrics:** 333 likes · 51 retweets · 60 comments · 23.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T18:01:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheDeFinvestor/status/2003526314549256277](https://x.com/TheDeFinvestor/status/2003526314549256277)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 10  

> 
> "AAVE is generating over 85% of the total revenue in the on-chain lending sector.

Insane how much market share a single platform can capture."


### Post #8 by @sjdedic
> **Author:** Simon Dedic ([@sjdedic](https://x.com/sjdedic))  
> **Metrics:** 307 likes · 34 retweets · 102 comments · 23.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T14:16:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sjdedic/status/2003469753428455897](https://x.com/sjdedic/status/2003469753428455897)  


> 
> "Look, the current situation around Aave is heated, but it’s a discussion we absolutely need to have.

For everyone out there who’s unsure which side to pick, here’s my take.

TLDR: both sides are wrong.

There should be zero doubt about one thing:

All value created by Aave -"


### Post #9 by @MonetSupply
> **Author:** monetsupply.eth ([@MonetSupply](https://x.com/MonetSupply))  
> **Metrics:** 246 likes · 34 retweets · 30 comments · 21.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T17:35:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MonetSupply/status/2003519950632456566](https://x.com/MonetSupply/status/2003519950632456566)  


> 
> "think a lot of people are missing context on aave situation

avara/aave labs has spent past couple years developing v4 (funded with 15M DAO grant)

aci/bgd/tokenlogic/llamarisk/other SPs and the DAO have focused primarily on growing v3

during this time, v3 grew into the largest"


### Post #10 by @lex_node
> **Author:** _gabrielShapir0 ([@lex_node](https://x.com/lex_node))  
> **Metrics:** 215 likes · 8 retweets · 40 comments · 18.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T18:29:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lex_node/status/2003533371880931504](https://x.com/lex_node/status/2003533371880931504)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 38  

> 
> "I am buying AAVE because all Stani has to do is write "fuck stockholders all my homeys hate stockholders" in the bylaws of Labs and the token will pump 40% (I assume Stani also knows this and that's why he's buying)"


### Post #11 by @Raph_Bloch
> **Author:** Raphaël Bloch ([@Raph_Bloch](https://x.com/Raph_Bloch))  
> **Metrics:** 220 likes · 58 retweets · 20 comments · 18.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T09:23:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Raph_Bloch/status/2003395992184304122](https://x.com/Raph_Bloch/status/2003395992184304122)  


> 
> "The 
@aave
 drama is about who really owns a "decentralized" bank — and who quietly controls the money, the brand, and the keyboard.

Imagine Aave as a large global bank.

The DAO are the shareholders.

They bought shares (AAVE tokens) and are supposed to vote on strategy,"


### Post #12 by @StaniKulechov
> **Author:** Stani.eth ([@StaniKulechov](https://x.com/StaniKulechov))  
> **Metrics:** 114 likes · 12 retweets · 17 comments · 17.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T20:15:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StaniKulechov/status/2003560215099412940](https://x.com/StaniKulechov/status/2003560215099412940)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 22  

> 
> "We are sponsoring additional two weeks for Aave V4 security contest.

Security researchers have now more time to go deeper into the codebase. If you haven't started looking into the Sherlock security contest on Aave V4, jump in."


### Post #13 by @HodlMagoo
> **Author:** Magoo PhD ([@HodlMagoo](https://x.com/HodlMagoo))  
> **Metrics:** 188 likes · 11 retweets · 19 comments · 16.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T13:55:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/HodlMagoo/status/2003464442869412241](https://x.com/HodlMagoo/status/2003464442869412241)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 13  

> 
> "So apparently one of the “corner stone” infrastructure and plumbing DeFi providers 
@aave
 is not decentralized at all and has a CEO making back room business deals and directing revenue away from the DAO and to his private offshore corporation."


### Post #14 by @0xWenMoon
> **Author:** WenMoon 闻月 ([@0xWenMoon](https://x.com/0xWenMoon))  
> **Metrics:** 187 likes · 8 retweets · 111 comments · 13.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T10:39:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xWenMoon/status/2003415236510896162](https://x.com/0xWenMoon/status/2003415236510896162)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 58  

> 
> "Why is noone talking about the AAVE drama? I guess noone cares about DeFi anymore?

Tl;dr civil war between AAVE labs and DAO over who owns what.

Stani vs Marc

Although this is entertaining, its wiping hundreds of millions off the mcap by the day

I’ve seen these “labs vs dao”"


### Post #15 by @chainyoda
> **Author:** chainyoda ([@chainyoda](https://x.com/chainyoda))  
> **Metrics:** 196 likes · 9 retweets · 69 comments · 13.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T07:23:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chainyoda/status/2003365715861201272](https://x.com/chainyoda/status/2003365715861201272)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 3  

> 
> "This whole fight is completely unnecessary:

1. Anyone (including labs) can build their own front end on top of the Aave protocol by definition.

2. 
@aave
 front end has always been owned by Aave labs  and therefore labs can switch the swap provider to a superior MEV protected dex"


### Post #16 by @coingecko
> **Author:** CoinGecko ([@coingecko](https://x.com/coingecko))  
> **Metrics:** 152 likes · 36 retweets · 56 comments · 12.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T10:58:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/coingecko/status/2003420008324415510](https://x.com/coingecko/status/2003420008324415510)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 49  

> 
> "$AAVE is down 19.5% this week amid the Aave Labs and Aave DAO dispute.

View chart: 
coingecko.com/en/coins/aave"


### Post #17 by @cmdefi
> **Author:** CM ([@cmdefi](https://x.com/cmdefi))  
> **Metrics:** 40 likes · 0 retweets · 32 comments · 12.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T01:46:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cmdefi/status/2003280918291841061](https://x.com/cmdefi/status/2003280918291841061)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 47  

> 
> "Stani has been continuously buying $AAVE, and his current holdings have already exceeded $12 million. It's unclear whether this is about buying voting power, but making Aave Labs a major holder is beneficial for aligning interests.

Essentially, it's still treating the symptoms"


### Post #18 by @DennisonBertram
> **Author:** Dennison ([@DennisonBertram](https://x.com/DennisonBertram))  
> **Metrics:** 37 likes · 8 retweets · 9 comments · 11.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T17:03:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DennisonBertram/status/2003511727519072693](https://x.com/DennisonBertram/status/2003511727519072693)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 20  

> 
> "Aave governance crisis update: 
@Marczeller
 and 
@eboadom
 respond.

→ Proposal pushed to snapshot vote
→ Voting scheduled December 23-26, over Christmas
→ 18% token drop in a week
→ Zeller calls it "the most important proposal in Aave governance history"
→ Boado calls the"


### Post #19 by @0xCryptoSam
> **Author:** Sam ([@0xCryptoSam](https://x.com/0xCryptoSam))  
> **Metrics:** 125 likes · 7 retweets · 14 comments · 11.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T04:02:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xCryptoSam/status/2003315270740562161](https://x.com/0xCryptoSam/status/2003315270740562161)  


> 
> "Aave DAO vs Labs in a nutshell.

Stani is out of touch if he thinks we’re “tired” of discussing tokenholders rights. It’s been the primary topic since Axelar, Tensor, and Padre rugged us.

Hold the line against Aave Labs, otherwise send AAVE to 0."


### Post #20 by @DeFi_Made_Here
> **Author:** DMH ([@DeFi_Made_Here](https://x.com/DeFi_Made_Here))  
> **Metrics:** 100 likes · 11 retweets · 32 comments · 10.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T15:52:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DeFi_Made_Here/status/2003493998586134694](https://x.com/DeFi_Made_Here/status/2003493998586134694)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 30  

> 
> "AAVE token alignment discussion is bad for the Aave DAO short term (investors are confused, token is down, misalignment between service providers, etc), but it is great for the DAO and industry long term.

DAO will surely get the IP rights back and won't end up in a situation"


### Post #21 by @0xluude
> **Author:** Robert ([@0xluude](https://x.com/0xluude))  
> **Metrics:** 120 likes · 11 retweets · 16 comments · 9.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T23:41:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xluude/status/2003611993794904385](https://x.com/0xluude/status/2003611993794904385)  


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

> 
> "I’m surprised that no one is talking about the fact that Stani bought $10M of AAVE, claimed it was bc he is aligned with the token yet in actual fact it was to increase his voting power in anticipation to vote for a proposal directly against the token holders best interests

This"


### Post #22 by @0xKolten
> **Author:** Kolten ([@0xKolten](https://x.com/0xKolten))  
> **Metrics:** 63 likes · 12 retweets · 16 comments · 9.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T13:14:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xKolten/status/2003454266959364507](https://x.com/0xKolten/status/2003454266959364507)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 38  

> 
> "The more I revisit this, the more bullish I get on the future 
@aave
.

Vast majority of the protocol's growth is going to come from new verticals. 

There's trillion dollar fintech and institutional markets up for grabs and we need a plan to go get them."


### Post #23 by @thecryptoskanda
> **Author:** 加密韋馱｜Skanda ([@thecryptoskanda](https://x.com/thecryptoskanda))  
> **Metrics:** 91 likes · 5 retweets · 36 comments · 9.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T15:27:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/thecryptoskanda/status/2003487706706542939](https://x.com/thecryptoskanda/status/2003487706706542939)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 22  

> 
> "<Interpreting governance rights as protocol ownership is wrong from the root>

After seeing the drama in the English AAVE timeline, and the even more dramatic retellings in the Chinese community, I thought AAVE was done for

But then I checked DeFiLlama, and the TVL hasn't"


### Post #24 by @kapursanat
> **Author:** Sanat ([@kapursanat](https://x.com/kapursanat))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 6.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T11:50:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kapursanat/status/2003432993076228469](https://x.com/kapursanat/status/2003432993076228469)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 31  

> 
> "big fan of the new trend of AI generated editorial cartoons in CT thinkpieces

the details and caption of the aave one (dao engines fueled by community sweat) made my day"


### Post #25 by @Cryptogether_
> **Author:** ᴄʀʏᴘᴛᴏɢᴇᴛʜᴇʀ - Nico ([@Cryptogether_](https://x.com/Cryptogether_))  
> **Metrics:** 54 likes · 12 retweets · 8 comments · 6.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T10:24:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cryptogether_/status/2003411264198840461](https://x.com/Cryptogether_/status/2003411264198840461)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 20  

> 
> "Is it only now that you understand the smoke around DAOs and governance?

The majority of retail investors won't vote.

And the majority of $AAVE is held by small groups of people.

A vote is currently underway around this major debate between Aave DAO and Aave Labs.

Very"


### Post #26 by @DeFi_Perryy
> **Author:** Perry The Platypus ([@DeFi_Perryy](https://x.com/DeFi_Perryy))  
> **Metrics:** 49 likes · 3 retweets · 9 comments · 5.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T14:45:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DeFi_Perryy/status/2003477149534376305](https://x.com/DeFi_Perryy/status/2003477149534376305)  


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

> 
> ".
@StaniKulechov
 bought another ~$5M worth of $AAVE.

He’s now holding ~$12M in AAVE, while the “NO” vote on 
@aave
 token alignment is sitting at 62%.

Did he buy to increase his voting power?"


### Post #27 by @andyyy
> **Author:** Andy ([@andyyy](https://x.com/andyyy))  
> **Metrics:** 54 likes · 0 retweets · 37 comments · 4.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T16:55:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/andyyy/status/2003509845153214539](https://x.com/andyyy/status/2003509845153214539)  


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

> 
> "Is Aave a buy here???"


### Post #28 by @Mudit__Gupta
> **Author:** Mudit Gupta ([@Mudit__Gupta](https://x.com/Mudit__Gupta))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 5 retweets · 11 comments · 4.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T05:40:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mudit__Gupta/status/2003339959722475545](https://x.com/Mudit__Gupta/status/2003339959722475545)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 45  

> 
> "Can someone give me the TL:DR; of who does what and is controlled/owned by who in the Aave ecosystem among

- Aave labs
- BGD labs
- Avara
- ACI
- Any other significant group?"


### Post #29 by @0xNairolf
> **Author:** nairolf ([@0xNairolf](https://x.com/0xNairolf))  
> **Metrics:** 125 likes · 3 retweets · 41 comments · 4.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T08:07:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xNairolf/status/2003376875398386077](https://x.com/0xNairolf/status/2003376875398386077)  


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

> 
> "this aave drama is actually the best ad for futarchy

> propose a governance change
> let markets price its impact
> act in tokenholders best interest

feels like it will become standard at some point"


### Post #30 by @divine_economy
> **Author:** david phelps ([@divine_economy](https://x.com/divine_economy))  
> **Metrics:** 21 likes · 0 retweets · 11 comments · 4.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T16:35:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/divine_economy/status/2003504832737607830](https://x.com/divine_economy/status/2003504832737607830)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 30  

> 
> "ok friends

i’m a dumbo and need help

i thought the aave dispute was about whether revenue goes to the token

but 
@StaniKulechov
 has said it will? and 
@Marczeller
 says it’s actually about who has done the work to deserve operating and owning the protocol?

what am i missing?"


### Post #31 by @Eli5defi
> **Author:** Eli5DeFi ([@Eli5defi](https://x.com/Eli5defi))  
> **Metrics:** 66 likes · 3 retweets · 30 comments · 4.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T06:59:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Eli5defi/status/2003359692764905951](https://x.com/Eli5defi/status/2003359692764905951)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 49  

> 
> "➥ Aave Civil War Recap
@aave
 is currently experiencing intense governance drama
between Aave Labs (the centralized development entity founded by Stani Kulechov) and parts of the Aave DAO ( $AAVE token holders and delegates).

The conflict has triggered a 10–20% drop in token"


### Post #32 by @gabrielhaines
> **Author:** Gabriel M Haines ([@gabrielhaines](https://x.com/gabrielhaines))  
> **Metrics:** 44 likes · 6 retweets · 9 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T15:49:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gabrielhaines/status/2003493236518908393](https://x.com/gabrielhaines/status/2003493236518908393)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 48  

> 
> "Aave labs vs $aave DAO explained"


### Post #33 by @manyaaww
> **Author:** manya ([@manyaaww](https://x.com/manyaaww))  
> **Metrics:** 64 likes · 3 retweets · 28 comments · 3.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T17:28:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/manyaaww/status/2003518031654449482](https://x.com/manyaaww/status/2003518031654449482)  


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

> 
> "Be 
@aave
:

> market yourself as the perfect version of lending

> raises $25m and becomes one of the most battle-tested DeFi protocols

> launches Aave V3 and hits highest TVL in DeFi history

> token runs to $600+ ath and still in top 50 by mc and then problem starts

> aave"


### Post #34 by @Wahndo_
> **Author:** wahndo ([@Wahndo_](https://x.com/Wahndo_))  
> **Metrics:** 40 likes · 2 retweets · 8 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T18:08:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Wahndo_/status/2003528225881022960](https://x.com/Wahndo_/status/2003528225881022960)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 12  

> 
> "the state of the $AAVE DAO / Labs token alignment snapshot 

i've voted "abstain" along with the author of the original governance forum post 
@eboadom
 and ACI's 
@Marczeller"


### Post #35 by @chainyoda
> **Author:** chainyoda ([@chainyoda](https://x.com/chainyoda))  
> **Metrics:** 65 likes · 0 retweets · 27 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T07:48:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chainyoda/status/2003372249043390880](https://x.com/chainyoda/status/2003372249043390880)  


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

> 
> "Re 
@aave
, my body is not ready for DaOs to become internet socialism. In capitalism we have private property rights that accrue to natural and legal persons that create new things and they should earn a disproportionate reward for taking a disproportionate amount of risk"


### Post #36 by @thedailydegenhq
> **Author:** The Daily Degen ([@thedailydegenhq](https://x.com/thedailydegenhq))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 6 retweets · 5 comments · 2.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T20:53:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/thedailydegenhq/status/2003569732910207415](https://x.com/thedailydegenhq/status/2003569732910207415)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 11  

> 
> "The Daily Degen - Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 

Lighters, Battles, Acquisitions, Articles, Macro, Videos, + New Projects! + $BTC, $ETH, $AAVE, $PIPPIN, and more! 

Shout-out to brilliant accounts mentioned with <10k followers (make sure to give them a follow!):  
- 
@0x_saurav"


### Post #37 by @Wahndo_
> **Author:** wahndo ([@Wahndo_](https://x.com/Wahndo_))  
> **Metrics:** 33 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T14:41:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Wahndo_/status/2003476100345921887](https://x.com/Wahndo_/status/2003476100345921887)  


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

> 
> "“Avara can thrive and the Dao can thrive”

DeFi will win, $AAVE will win"


### Post #38 by @StarPlatinum_
> **Author:** StarPlatinum ([@StarPlatinum_](https://x.com/StarPlatinum_))  
> **Metrics:** 73 likes · 2 retweets · 43 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T12:19:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StarPlatinum_/status/2003440376770646464](https://x.com/StarPlatinum_/status/2003440376770646464)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 39  

> 
> "AAVE is facing its biggest governance crisis ever 

Here’s what’s happening:

The biggest problem is a fight over who really controls AAVE’s brand, IP, and revenue

Right when the protocol is stronger than ever

- The protocol today

AAVE is the largest lending protocol in"


### Post #39 by @Flowslikeosmo
> **Author:** Emperor Osmo ([@Flowslikeosmo](https://x.com/Flowslikeosmo))  
> **Metrics:** 20 likes · 2 retweets · 10 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T22:00:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Flowslikeosmo/status/2003586469076828201](https://x.com/Flowslikeosmo/status/2003586469076828201)  


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

> 
> "War is terrible for business.

$AAVE token turnover surges to over 30% as price collapses below $150.

Now down 20% since the DAO drama started."


### Post #40 by @Toknex_xyz
> **Author:** Toknex ([@Toknex_xyz](https://x.com/Toknex_xyz))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 2 retweets · 7 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T10:56:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Toknex_xyz/status/2003419334253904372](https://x.com/Toknex_xyz/status/2003419334253904372)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 36  

> 
> "Aave governance just turned into a civil war.

Here’s the full story, date by date, and why it matters 

Dec 4, 2025:
@aave
 Labs announces a partnership with 
@CoWSwap
 to improve swap pricing and MEV protection on the Aave interface.

Dec 11, 2025:
Delegate 
@DeFi_EzR3aL
 posts"


### Post #41 by @josefabregab
> **Author:** jfab.eth ([@josefabregab](https://x.com/josefabregab))  
> **Metrics:** 27 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T15:58:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/josefabregab/status/2003495532141117798](https://x.com/josefabregab/status/2003495532141117798)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 37  

> 
> "The relative strength of $AAVE vs competitors, even amid current disputes, shines light on how confident holders are that the DAO and Labs will find a resolution to the ongoing situation.

Aave will win."


### Post #42 by @0x002timmy
> **Author:** $0.02timmy ([@0x002timmy](https://x.com/0x002timmy))  
> **Metrics:** 42 likes · 2 retweets · 15 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T22:06:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0x002timmy/status/2003588142197256375](https://x.com/0x002timmy/status/2003588142197256375)  


> 
> "Aave summary, Game of Thrones style"


### Post #43 by @koeppelmann
> **Author:** koeppelmann.eth ([@koeppelmann](https://x.com/koeppelmann))  
> **Metrics:** 20 likes · 0 retweets · 14 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T13:32:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/koeppelmann/status/2003458676598972736](https://x.com/koeppelmann/status/2003458676598972736)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 32  

> 
> "Only following 
@aave
 loosely right now, but how about this:
Aave DAO gets brand rights and licenses them to DAO-approved frontends. The current Aave app would be the first to do that. There can be more, and they can all have additional monetization."


### Post #44 by @123skely
> **Author:** Skely ([@123skely](https://x.com/123skely))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T08:09:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/123skely/status/2003377356745114042](https://x.com/123skely/status/2003377356745114042)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 18  

> 
> "I like the AAVE drama. Kill your hero’s. No one is coming to save you. Start building it right yourself and with others."


### Post #45 by @DaoChemist
> **Author:** DaoChemist ([@DaoChemist](https://x.com/DaoChemist))  
> **Metrics:** 68 likes · 17 retweets · 37 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T08:50:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DaoChemist/status/2003387602582339767](https://x.com/DaoChemist/status/2003387602582339767)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 24  

> 
> "The tug of war between Aave Labs and Aave DAO is likely to spread across #DeFi & #web3. Token holders deserve a fair share of the revenue/ownership of a protocol. However, DAO are horrible for quick nimble decision-making required by startups. We need better token design.

#DYOR"


### Post #46 by @0xQuantic
> **Author:** Quantic ([@0xQuantic](https://x.com/0xQuantic))  
> **Metrics:** 41 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T18:25:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xQuantic/status/2003532385007337901](https://x.com/0xQuantic/status/2003532385007337901)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 36  

> 
> "It's funny how almost no one really understands the Aave Labs vs DAO issue, but absolutely everyone has an opinion."


### Post #47 by @aave
> **Author:** Aave ([@aave](https://x.com/aave))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T13:15:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aave/status/2003454463168872742](https://x.com/aave/status/2003454463168872742)  


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

> 
> "Aave will win."


### Post #48 by @0xcoconutt
> **Author:** coco ([@0xcoconutt](https://x.com/0xcoconutt))  
> **Metrics:** 33 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T10:32:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xcoconutt/status/2003413279260180577](https://x.com/0xcoconutt/status/2003413279260180577)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 54  

> 
> "first date idea: someone mansplain aave dao proposal to me"


### Post #49 by @DennisonBertram
> **Author:** Dennison ([@DennisonBertram](https://x.com/DennisonBertram))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 2 retweets · 6 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T18:29:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DennisonBertram/status/2003533443481919913](https://x.com/DennisonBertram/status/2003533443481919913)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 41  

> 
> "RE: 
@aave
 

I think there should be a convention with all relevant parties present from the DAO and everyone should sit down over three days to make their case to one another and find a compromise. 

The discussion is too antagonistic now to solve over twitter."


### Post #50 by @MacroMate8
> **Author:** Seraphim ([@MacroMate8](https://x.com/MacroMate8))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T10:15:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MacroMate8/status/2003409014047007014](https://x.com/MacroMate8/status/2003409014047007014)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 23  

> 
> "i appreciate the transparency of a true dao like aave since what normally happens behind closed doors is out in the open and relatively civil

i trust this conflict will finish soon with all parties agreeing that everyone played a huge part in aaves growth and reaching an"


### Post #51 by @gregoireljda
> **Author:** Gregoireljda.eth ([@gregoireljda](https://x.com/gregoireljda))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T07:28:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gregoireljda/status/2003366977629233562](https://x.com/gregoireljda/status/2003366977629233562)  


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

> 
> "Aave is not Aave without its Service Providers"


### Post #52 by @TokenBrice
> **Author:** tokenbrice.eth ( ([@TokenBrice](https://x.com/TokenBrice))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T12:29:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TokenBrice/status/2003442887032472047](https://x.com/TokenBrice/status/2003442887032472047)  


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

> 
> "I can't remember the last time I saw a proposal (signaling/snapshot) this much abstained/vote against

For Chistmas, it seems like Aave Labs decided to deliver a masterclass in how not to do governance"


### Post #53 by @Foresight_News
> **Author:** Foresight News ([@Foresight_News](https://x.com/Foresight_News))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 979 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T02:25:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Foresight_News/status/2003290894720729468](https://x.com/Foresight_News/status/2003290894720729468)  


> 
> "[Aave Founder Increases Holdings by 32,700 AAVE, Worth Approximately $5.17 Million]
@StaniKulechov
 After publicly purchasing $10 million worth, increases holdings again by $5.17 million worth of $AAVE"


### Post #54 by @coopernicus01
> **Author:** Coop ([@coopernicus01](https://x.com/coopernicus01))  
> **Metrics:** 20 likes · 0 retweets · 11 comments · 931 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T01:02:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/coopernicus01/status/2003269866548252980](https://x.com/coopernicus01/status/2003269866548252980)  


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

> 
> "is AAVE on sale here or is the token actually worthless because all the value accrual is to Aave Labs?"


### Post #55 by @CryptoBull_360
> **Author:** CryptoBull_360 ([@CryptoBull_360](https://x.com/CryptoBull_360))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 853 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T00:44:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoBull_360/status/2003265544628433021](https://x.com/CryptoBull_360/status/2003265544628433021)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 27  

> 
> "Stani Kulechov spent 1,699 $ETH ($5.15M) to buy 32,660 $AAVE at a price of $157.78. 

He currently holds 84,033 $AAVE, valued at $12.6M, facing a floating loss of $2.29M. 
Address: 0x47cA539b3F546078d97bD851130741c6bF370100"


### Post #56 by @chainyoda
> **Author:** chainyoda ([@chainyoda](https://x.com/chainyoda))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 827 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T07:36:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chainyoda/status/2003369112387617031](https://x.com/chainyoda/status/2003369112387617031)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 10  

> 
> "Aave labs started Aave and they own the internet property. Other front ends should be called something else. People can call gpt apis that dont make them chatgpt"


### Post #57 by @FLS_OTC
> **Author:** 福禄寿 UV DAO ([@FLS_OTC](https://x.com/FLS_OTC))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 796 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T01:55:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/FLS_OTC/status/2003283203277357084](https://x.com/FLS_OTC/status/2003283203277357084)  


> 
> "There's a conflict between the project team and the DAO over interests, but the $AAVE project itself is still the most badass decentralized lending platform. The coin price has dropped 20% these past few days, and at 150U, I got on board with 500 coins."


### Post #58 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 792 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T09:02:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2003390631272673317](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2003390631272673317)  


> 
> "AAVE saw ~$2.68M deposited to Binance/Bybit from potential Ethena wallet on dec 22. PUMP had that whale dump $7.3M through FalconX on dec 20 after months of accumulation. 

BTC and ETH getting ETF inflows but those don't hit on-chain the same way"


### Post #59 by @Alvin0617
> **Author:** alvin617.eth ([@Alvin0617](https://x.com/Alvin0617))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 0 retweets · 27 comments · 619 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T15:10:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Alvin0617/status/2003483380852367807](https://x.com/Alvin0617/status/2003483380852367807)  


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

> 
> "From Aave to On-Chain Stocks: Rebuilding the Next Round of Liquidity and Credit Structures [The Guardians Echo 守護者迴聲 ep. 19]"


### Post #60 by @Foresight_News
> **Author:** Foresight News ([@Foresight_News](https://x.com/Foresight_News))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 559 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T09:24:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Foresight_News/status/2003396169112912074](https://x.com/Foresight_News/status/2003396169112912074)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 45  

> 
> "【AAVE Former Core Member: If Value Structure Shifts from DAO to Private Entities, It Will Undermine AAVE's Competitiveness】

Former AAVE core member 
@Marczeller
  tweeted that the issue isn't with the existence of private companies. Private companies should develop products. The"


### Post #61 by @CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 500 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T16:01:02.796387+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694abc75436e8e3dbe0a494d/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694abc75436e8e3dbe0a494d/)  


> 
> "Strategic Surge: Fasanara Capital’s Massive 6,569 ETH Purchase Reveals Bullish Crypto Conviction


BitcoinWorld Strategic Surge: Fasanara Capital’s Massive 6,569 ETH Purchase Reveals Bullish Crypto Conviction The cryptocurrency landscape just witnessed a powerful vote of confidence. In a b"


### Post #62 by @indexcoop
> **Author:** Index Coop ([@indexcoop](https://x.com/indexcoop))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 2 retweets · 6 comments · 475 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T18:22:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/indexcoop/status/2003531680288567800](https://x.com/indexcoop/status/2003531680288567800)  


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

> 
> "Buy gold on Ethereum this Christmas 

GOLD3x automates a 3x 
@tethergold
 position on 
@aave
, wrapped into a simple token. Leverage amplifies gains and losses, so size accordingly."


### Post #63 by @0x_Abdul
> **Author:** Abdul ([@0x_Abdul](https://x.com/0x_Abdul))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 2 retweets · 5 comments · 438 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T19:49:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0x_Abdul/status/2003553497833415162](https://x.com/0x_Abdul/status/2003553497833415162)  


> 
> "i think it's a privilege for any DAO/business to even be in a position where there are multiple independent parties passionately fighting towards similar goals - even if there are short-term disagreements on the path forward 

people using the aave governance situation as a "DAOs"


### Post #64 by @MonetSupply
> **Author:** monetsupply.eth ([@MonetSupply](https://x.com/MonetSupply))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 435 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T21:57:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MonetSupply/status/2003585821258207387](https://x.com/MonetSupply/status/2003585821258207387)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 31  

> 
> "my sense is the swap revenue is a small subset of the issue, and it is more about strategic direction. owning the aave brand and frontend gives labs outsize influence"


### Post #65 by @darknight_ethh
> **Author:** darknight.eth ([@darknight_ethh](https://x.com/darknight_ethh))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 417 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T07:34:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/darknight_ethh/status/2003368704135102528](https://x.com/darknight_ethh/status/2003368704135102528)  


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

> 
> "The 
@aave
 token alignment proposal is now active.

Current Results:
• 63% No
• 33% Abstain
• 3% Yes

What did you vote for?"


### Post #66 by @cryptovishal7
> **Author:** chainsage ([@cryptovishal7](https://x.com/cryptovishal7))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 396 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T14:09:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptovishal7/status/2003467958966976520](https://x.com/cryptovishal7/status/2003467958966976520)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 40  

> 
> "Recently 
@aave
 seeing a price reclination, hey 
@aixbt_agent
 is CT biased on aave's price performance or protocol undergoing any issue or losing it's value in Defi ?

$AAVE

chart : 
@coingecko"


### Post #67 by @fofinho1905
> **Author:** fofinho.eth ([@fofinho1905](https://x.com/fofinho1905))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 303 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T12:21:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/fofinho1905/status/2003440875091972198](https://x.com/fofinho1905/status/2003440875091972198)  


> 
> "Hey 
@aixbt_agent
 ! What is your comment about the $AAVE’s civil war?"


### Post #68 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 301 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T12:22:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2003441013793391031](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2003441013793391031)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 31  

> 
> "governance games hitting different when you've got a brand ownership proposal sitting at 25% odds

major holders already voted with their feet last week... 230k AAVE dumped for $38m"


### Post #69 by @safetyth1rd
> **Author:** 𝕯𝖆𝖓𝖌𝖊𝖗 ([@safetyth1rd](https://x.com/safetyth1rd))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 291 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T11:41:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/safetyth1rd/status/2003430783151997306](https://x.com/safetyth1rd/status/2003430783151997306)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 30  

> 
> "If you hold aave 

Read and vote on this snapshot 

AAVE may depend on it 
snapshot.org/#/s:aavedao.et
…"


### Post #70 by @fredcat5150
> **Author:** fredcat ([@fredcat5150](https://x.com/fredcat5150))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 261 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T17:10:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/fredcat5150/status/2003513666034118659](https://x.com/fredcat5150/status/2003513666034118659)  


> 
> "This is the obvious answer but Aave labs refuses to acknowledge it"


### Post #71 by @theZeugh
> **Author:** zeugh.eth ([@theZeugh](https://x.com/theZeugh))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 260 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T13:07:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/theZeugh/status/2003452329350299952](https://x.com/theZeugh/status/2003452329350299952)  


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

> 
> "Imagine a bank’s shareholders debating on Twitter, with their users, about brand and revenue management.

Everyone is making this Aave moment sound like a bad thing, as if uncomfortable = negative.

Clarity and openness are good. Avara wins, DAO wins, Aave wins, Ethereum wins."


### Post #72 by @CoinMarketCap:bhnews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:bhnews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:bhnews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 200 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T12:51:01.625709+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694a8feb9218310c4a51b476/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694a8feb9218310c4a51b476/)  


> 
> "AAVE Faces a Rough Patch with Governance Disputes


You can also read this news on BH NEWS: AAVE Faces a Rough Patch with Governance Disputes The Aave ecosystem is currently grappling with a major decline, as its core asset, the AAVE coin, plu"


### Post #73 by @CoinMarketCap:Coincu
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Coincu](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Coincu))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 200 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T08:21:01.450374+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694a50a3160d8770e0d7e0e4/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694a50a3160d8770e0d7e0e4/)  


> 
> "Aave Whale Liquidation and Founder Stani Kulechov's Strategic Purchases Amid Market Downturn


Key Points: Aave's price tumbles, impacting major holders; Stani Kulechov buys during dip. Market sees 18% weekly AAVE decline. Community engages in governance proposal vote on asset control."


### Post #74 by @CoinMarketCap:cryptonews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:cryptonews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:cryptonews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 200 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T00:21:01.470699+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6949e020f0f13b45af7a7c6d/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6949e020f0f13b45af7a7c6d/)  


> 
> "Aave governance rift over brand control sends token sliding


AAVE tanked on Monday as tensions escalated around a governance proposal calling for token holders to take direct ownership of Aave’s core brand assets. Summary A back-and-forth over who cont"


### Post #75 by @0xAlunara
> **Author:** Alunara ([@0xAlunara](https://x.com/0xAlunara))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 187 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T10:06:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xAlunara/status/2003406834175259115](https://x.com/0xAlunara/status/2003406834175259115)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 56  

> 
> "Regardless of who wins the Aave vote, I want to congratulate all parties involved for fumbling and nuking my bags for the biggest and most lindy stablecoin defi app with a sweet -60% YTD"


### Post #76 by @letung0x
> **Author:** Le Tung ([@letung0x](https://x.com/letung0x))  
> **Metrics:** 63 likes · 0 retweets · 77 comments · 184 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T06:55:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/letung0x/status/2003358862997610873](https://x.com/letung0x/status/2003358862997610873)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 27  

> 
> "The One Thing You Can't "Copy-Paste" 
In Crypto, anyone can fork Uniswap or Aave code in an afternoon. But good luck trying to "fork" a government license or regulatory trust.

That is why I’m betting on IXS (
@IxsFinance
).

Fact: IXS chose the hard, unsexy path: Securing the"


### Post #77 by @benny_options
> **Author:** Scott ([@benny_options](https://x.com/benny_options))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 177 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T04:47:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/benny_options/status/2003326697547129161](https://x.com/benny_options/status/2003326697547129161)  


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

> 
> "I find the cynicism about what’s happening with AAVE surprising. My mental model for what’s DAO-owned vs equity in any situation is what’s onchain/immutable and what’s not

Legal assets such as brand, IP, etc I would never expect to be owned by… a smart contract? Obviously"


### Post #78 by @AxieAur
> **Author:** Aur.ron ([@AxieAur](https://x.com/AxieAur))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 151 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T19:59:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AxieAur/status/2003556011395940449](https://x.com/AxieAur/status/2003556011395940449)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 31  

> 
> "I have no idea how much you benefit from aave going up.  Can you give back the paraswap revenue that was removed with no notice?  Then we can work on the other stuff?"


### Post #79 by @AxieAur
> **Author:** Aur.ron ([@AxieAur](https://x.com/AxieAur))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 131 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T19:39:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AxieAur/status/2003551070149300711](https://x.com/AxieAur/status/2003551070149300711)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 40  

> 
> "Aave is my biggest holding by far. This isnt about spinning a narrative.  Its about getting to place and structure where we all trust each other and win together long term."


### Post #80 by @moneyonthechain
> **Author:** Moneyonthechain ([@moneyonthechain](https://x.com/moneyonthechain))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 109 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T23:44:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/moneyonthechain/status/2003612716779601966](https://x.com/moneyonthechain/status/2003612716779601966)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 10  

> 
> "@aave
 is underpriced"


### Post #81 by @gregory_raymond
> **Author:** Grégory Raymond ([@gregory_raymond](https://x.com/gregory_raymond))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 101 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T08:46:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gregory_raymond/status/2003386834307699031](https://x.com/gregory_raymond/status/2003386834307699031)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 23  

> 
> "Probably the best summary of what's shaking up the 
@aave
 community right now

This affair will go down in history in the ecosystem"


### Post #82 by @CoinMarketCap:cryptonews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:cryptonews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:cryptonews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T12:01:01.405725+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694a84339218310c4a51b435/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694a84339218310c4a51b435/)  


> 
> "Crypto market today: what to expect ahead of US GDP data


The crypto market today, including Bitcoin and Ethereum and majors are range‑bound with leverage drained and sentiment fragile, leaving the next US GDP print to decide if volatility returns o"


### Post #83 by @CoinMarketCap:cryptonews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:cryptonews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:cryptonews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T08:01:02.193582+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694a4bf0bd7deb5d7c66ccec/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694a4bf0bd7deb5d7c66ccec/)  


> 
> "IMF and El Salvador continue negotiations over Bitcoin risks


El Salvador and the International Monetary Fund have made notable progress in their ongoing negotiations over Bitcoin policy and economic reforms, as the country looks to access a $1.4 billio"


### Post #84 by @CoinMarketCap:BSCNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:BSCNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T07:41:02.028142+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694a4744a780693578e1f708/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694a4744a780693578e1f708/)  


> 
> "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 #85 by @XYOPepe
> **Author:** Pepe ([@XYOPepe](https://x.com/XYOPepe))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 97 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T03:21:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XYOPepe/status/2003304937053389277](https://x.com/XYOPepe/status/2003304937053389277)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 23  

> 
> "#crypto musical  chairs  
Whales  rotating

They dumped $aave to pump $btc
Then they dumped #bitcoin to buy #aave
Do you see what is happening ? It’s old money  rotating around

No fresh liquidity 

Retail is tapped out
They need money  for gifts"


### Post #86 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 85 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T13:29:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2003458005744955508](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2003458005744955508)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 7  

> 
> "nah, different games entirely. aave is lending/borrowing, curve is stablecoin swaps and liquidity.

the "conflicts" you're seeing are mostly whale movements and some security incidents. users won't directly switch protocols since they serve different functions.

but if people"


### Post #87 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 80 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T14:35:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2003474434322210988](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2003474434322210988)  


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

> 
> "Top 3 Bearish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $AAVE $LEN $PYPL

Top 3 Bearish Cryptos: MP 

  $ETH $BTC $XRP
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #88 by @GrabowskiDylan
> **Author:** DylanΞGra₿owski ([@GrabowskiDylan](https://x.com/GrabowskiDylan))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 79 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T16:57:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GrabowskiDylan/status/2003510271583641919](https://x.com/GrabowskiDylan/status/2003510271583641919)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 41  

> 
> "I want to say YES, the risk:reward ratio is quite high

BUT, philosophically speaking, this could be the ripping of the bandaid that exposes DAOs as entities that larp as decision makers

If Aave Labs wins, what will AAVE really be worth? 

Governance is nothing

AAVE doesn't"


### Post #89 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 61 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T09:35:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2003398934115549533](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2003398934115549533)  


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

> 
> "Top 3 Bullish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $AAVE $NYAN $JAM
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #90 by @mattunchi
> **Author:** MAD Cripto ([@mattunchi](https://x.com/mattunchi))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 55 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T11:52:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mattunchi/status/2003433472472547377](https://x.com/mattunchi/status/2003433472472547377)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 32  

> 
> "There's good FUD around $AAVE right now, but this is an opportunity imo.

It remains one of the best projects, and these evolution/decision-making points always create friction.

We're starting to see good protocols mature and reach levels/decisions that most projects haven't had"


### Post #91 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 40 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T20:40:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2003566290263507382](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2003566290263507382)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 29  

> 
> "Top Buzzing Cryptos: CROWD

 $SPY  $AAVE  $NVDA

Top 3 Buzzing Cryptos: MP | #SmartMoney

 $SPY
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #92 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 37 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T08:50:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2003387613156446556](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2003387613156446556)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 36  

> 
> "Top 3 Bearish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $VID $ETH $AAVE

Top 3 Bearish Cryptos: MP 

  $EL
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #93 by @CryptoSavingExp
> **Author:** CryptoSavingExpert ® ([@CryptoSavingExp](https://x.com/CryptoSavingExp))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 36 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T17:00:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoSavingExp/status/2003511153553789165](https://x.com/CryptoSavingExp/status/2003511153553789165)  


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

> 
> "IS THIS THE END FOR $AAVE?

WATCH HERE"


### Post #94 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 35 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T10:40:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2003415293058760718](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2003415293058760718)  


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

> 
> "Top Buzzing Cryptos: CROWD

 $AAVE  $JACK  $OWO
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #95 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 34 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T09:55:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2003403966227579197](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2003403966227579197)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 28  

> 
> "Top Buzzing Cryptos: CROWD

 $AAVE  $WMT  $TSLA

Top 3 Buzzing Cryptos: MP | #SmartMoney

 $TSLA
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #96 by @GrabowskiDylan
> **Author:** DylanΞGra₿owski ([@GrabowskiDylan](https://x.com/GrabowskiDylan))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 29 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T04:53:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GrabowskiDylan/status/2003328169169027276](https://x.com/GrabowskiDylan/status/2003328169169027276)  


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

> 
> "Chat, are you buying AAVE?"


### Post #97 by @claural31
> **Author:** claura ([@claural31](https://x.com/claural31))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 22 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T03:23:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/claural31/status/2003305478986793344](https://x.com/claural31/status/2003305478986793344)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 30  

> 
> "The Aave DAO versus Aave Labs debate is a pivotal moment for tokenholder rights and community governance. This issue impacts all crypto enthusiasts, shaping the future transparency and decentralization of DeFi. Stay informed! #Crypto #DeFi #Aave #Governance"


### Post #98 by @CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T12:46:01.605741+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694a8ec0374e890619d9ec40/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694a8ec0374e890619d9ec40/)  


> 
> "AAVE Faces Turmoil: Governance Crisis Hits Hard


The core asset of the Aave ecosystem, the AAVE coin, has witnessed a significant downturn over the past week, dropping by 18% and becoming the worst performer among the top 100 cryptocurrenci"


### Post #99 by @Dany_Crypto1
> **Author:** DANY ([@Dany_Crypto1](https://x.com/Dany_Crypto1))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T12:29:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dany_Crypto1/status/2003442780937535493](https://x.com/Dany_Crypto1/status/2003442780937535493)  


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

> 
> "All because of Aave Labs vs DAO dispute"


### Post #100 by @CoinMarketCap:BSCNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:BSCNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T10:51:02.434345+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694a73cd374e890619d9ebbf/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694a73cd374e890619d9ebbf/)  


> 
> "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 #101 by @CoinMarketCap:cryptonews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:cryptonews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:cryptonews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T09:16:02.833304+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694a5d8842ffaf148f056573/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694a5d8842ffaf148f056573/)  


> 
> "Aave DAO clashes with Aave Labs over CoW Swap fees and control of protocol IP


Aave Labs and the Aave DAO battle over CoW Swap fee flows, with delegates pushing to move all Aave IP, brand and frontend assets under direct tokenholder control. Summary CoW Swap fees on the"


### Post #102 by @CoinMarketCap:BSCNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:BSCNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-23T08:46:02.038762+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694a567da780693578e1f755/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/694a567da780693578e1f755/)  


> 
> "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"




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