# $AAVE Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — February 16, 2026

> **Asset:** $AAVE  
> **Date:** 2026-02-16 (February 16, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/aave/2026-02-16  
> **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 @T_Marie60
> **Author:** unicornthorns ([@T_Marie60](https://x.com/T_Marie60))  
> **Metrics:** 15.9K likes · 2.8K retweets · 37 comments · 93.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T07:23:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/T_Marie60/status/2023297275548618772](https://x.com/T_Marie60/status/2023297275548618772)  


> 
> "AAVE is a dialect 
not a “dumbed down” version of speech 
You are in fact using “actual words”
When you speak it
I can’t believe this needs to be said"


### Post #2 by @Cointelegraph
> **Author:** Cointelegraph ([@Cointelegraph](https://x.com/Cointelegraph))  
> **Metrics:** 567 likes · 78 retweets · 96 comments · 45.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T08:30:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2023313953388912679](https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2023313953388912679)  


> 
> "BIG: “$50T value capture market for Aave by 2050.”

Stani Kulechov says onchain lending can fund solar, storage and robotics with future-proof assets."


### Post #3 by @CoinMarketCap
> **Author:** CoinMarketCap ([@CoinMarketCap](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap))  
> **Metrics:** 532 likes · 101 retweets · 99 comments · 41.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T09:26:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinMarketCap/status/2023328040042865018](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap/status/2023328040042865018)  


> 
> "LATEST:  Grayscale has filed to convert its AAVE trust into an ETF with Coinbase as custodian, joining Bitwise in the race to launch the first AAVE ETF in the US."


### Post #4 by @donovanchoy
> **Author:** Donovan ([@donovanchoy](https://x.com/donovanchoy))  
> **Metrics:** 100 likes · 15 retweets · 19 comments · 38.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T10:57:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/donovanchoy/status/2023351012984287372](https://x.com/donovanchoy/status/2023351012984287372)  


> 
> "Aave Labs' recent money ask from the DAO shows how expensive (and inefficient) crypto buybacks have been

since Apr 2025, Aave has bought back 194k AAVE, roughly $45m spent at an avg purchase price of $232/AAVE. That is worth ~$25m today - about a $20m unrealized loss.

to put"


### Post #5 by @_yakovsky
> **Author:** ya3kov ([@_yakovsky](https://x.com/_yakovsky))  
> **Metrics:** 142 likes · 8 retweets · 8 comments · 27.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T21:54:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/_yakovsky/status/2023516263037997063](https://x.com/_yakovsky/status/2023516263037997063)  


> 
> "3Jane has been operating a revolving pool of unsecured lines for 4+ months with a 0% default rate whilst delivering Aave+376bps. 

For context, long-dated Pendle PT's <10% APY & money markets < t-bills. 

Write-up from our Head of Risk 
@obadje_
 on portfolio backing:"


### Post #6 by @PinkBrains_io
> **Author:** Pink Brains ([@PinkBrains_io](https://x.com/PinkBrains_io))  
> **Metrics:** 138 likes · 14 retweets · 11 comments · 24.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T07:10:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PinkBrains_io/status/2023293886391619594](https://x.com/PinkBrains_io/status/2023293886391619594)  


> 
> "Stani just dropped an interesting thesis on Aave.

A 25-year plan to become the world's largest energy transition financier.

The core idea:

Finance has always funded civilizational shifts: canals, railways, and mortgages. 

Now the shift is abundance, when technology makes"


### Post #7 by @Flowslikeosmo
> **Author:** Emperor Osmo ([@Flowslikeosmo](https://x.com/Flowslikeosmo))  
> **Metrics:** 170 likes · 22 retweets · 25 comments · 23.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T22:01:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Flowslikeosmo/status/2023518023831921132](https://x.com/Flowslikeosmo/status/2023518023831921132)  


> 
> "It's not that the market is dead; it's that the speculative markets are dead.

Liquidity is finding its place, and it's in key NeoFinance projects.

Look at:

- 
@maplefinance
 ( $SYRUP) with syrupUSDC hitting another ATH (over $1.6b)
- 
@aave
 ( $AAVE) with $23b in active loans,"


### Post #8 by @CoinMarketCap
> **Author:** CoinMarketCap ([@CoinMarketCap](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap))  
> **Metrics:** 260 likes · 26 retweets · 69 comments · 22.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T15:33:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinMarketCap/status/2023420406741229703](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap/status/2023420406741229703)  


> 
> "LATEST:  Aave founder Stani Kulechov says DeFi could benefit from $50 trillion in tokenized abundance assets like solar energy by 2050, with on-chain lending accelerating infrastructure capital deployment."


### Post #9 by @kelxyz_
> **Author:** kel. ([@kelxyz_](https://x.com/kelxyz_))  
> **Metrics:** 126 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 22.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T00:48:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kelxyz_/status/2023197780173557889](https://x.com/kelxyz_/status/2023197780173557889)  


> 
> "is anyone from the 
@aave
 team nyc based and interested in pitching this vision to a room of reasonably capitalized individuals and institutions"


### Post #10 by @YashasEdu
> **Author:** YashasEdu ([@YashasEdu](https://x.com/YashasEdu))  
> **Metrics:** 194 likes · 19 retweets · 19 comments · 17.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T11:28:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YashasEdu/status/2023358713999085904](https://x.com/YashasEdu/status/2023358713999085904)  


> 
> "Aave's earnings in 2022 was -$47M and by 2025 it is +$66.7M

➣ $128M in protocol revenue
➣ $868M in total fees
➣ Treasury sitting at $248M

But the real story isn't the turnaround. It's what comes next.

Now it's not about lending markets for 
@aave
 anymore. It's about"


### Post #11 by @DamiDefi
> **Author:** Dami-Defi ([@DamiDefi](https://x.com/DamiDefi))  
> **Metrics:** 165 likes · 52 retweets · 22 comments · 17.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T12:21:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DamiDefi/status/2023372051487269365](https://x.com/DamiDefi/status/2023372051487269365)  


> 
> "Top DeFi Tokens by Holder Count

DeFi is “dead” yet millions of wallets are still quietly stacking

CAKE: 1,880,512
UNI: 453,542
AAVE: 196,388
LDO: 87,807
CRV: 97,661
JUP: 847,259
PENDLE: 186,957
RAY: 252,476
SKY: 11,549
ASTER: 218,335
SYRUP: 15,501
AERO: 721,308"


### Post #12 by @MessariCrypto
> **Author:** Messari ([@MessariCrypto](https://x.com/MessariCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 93 likes · 9 retweets · 12 comments · 14.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T02:36:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MessariCrypto/status/2023225015932490132](https://x.com/MessariCrypto/status/2023225015932490132)  


> 
> ".
@aave
 is moving into InfraFi with solar panel financing.

Messari dives deep into the prospects for InfraFi in this year’s State of DePIN"


### Post #13 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 146 likes · 6 retweets · 16 comments · 10.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T08:28:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2023313425607344288](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2023313425607344288)  


> 
> "aave chainlink SVR integration pulled $4.73m in one week from liquidation MEV recapture. $17.7m total recovered. on-chain revenue 7x since late 2025 from a single infrastructure deal. everyone debating labs vs dao governance drama. the protocol is quietly compounding revenue"


### Post #14 by @Crypto_McKenna
> **Author:** McKenna ([@Crypto_McKenna](https://x.com/Crypto_McKenna))  
> **Metrics:** 72 likes · 3 retweets · 9 comments · 10.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T10:44:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Crypto_McKenna/status/2023347835039793261](https://x.com/Crypto_McKenna/status/2023347835039793261)  


> 
> "One of Arete Capital's core theses has been fixed-rate lending.

Both Aave and Morpho are stepping into this vertical and as you can see below has the highest annual revenue potential.

Working backwards for Institutional requirements inevitably leads you to fixed-term lending."


### Post #15 by @ImperiumPaper
> **Author:** PaperImperium ([@ImperiumPaper](https://x.com/ImperiumPaper))  
> **Metrics:** 77 likes · 4 retweets · 4 comments · 9.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T00:57:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ImperiumPaper/status/2023199909957267945](https://x.com/ImperiumPaper/status/2023199909957267945)  


> 
> "Did we learn nothing from Rune trying to force Clean Money onto Maker/Sky?

Applaud the spirit, but Aave has a lot of work to do just to be more profitable. Its net interest margins look more like a nonprofit credit union’s than a bank’s.

Focus on core competencies."


### Post #16 by @StaniKulechov
> **Author:** Stani.eth ([@StaniKulechov](https://x.com/StaniKulechov))  
> **Metrics:** 97 likes · 5 retweets · 16 comments · 9.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T21:06:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StaniKulechov/status/2023504396165017614](https://x.com/StaniKulechov/status/2023504396165017614)  


> 
> "On air with 
@laurashin
 to chat about why Aave will win."


### Post #17 by @MrOmarCrypto
> **Author:** عمر كريبتو - Omar Crypto ([@MrOmarCrypto](https://x.com/MrOmarCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 29 likes · 2 retweets · 13 comments · 7.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T15:03:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MrOmarCrypto/status/2023412917530665269](https://x.com/MrOmarCrypto/status/2023412917530665269)  


> 
> "Imagine this currency $Aave, I bought it myself for 0.02$ in 2020 with an amount of 5000$

Then its supply was reduced and the price became 20$, then it rose to 670$

The truth is, I don't believe that the opportunities of 2020 will repeat in any upcoming cycle

Never... Never"


### Post #18 by @Crypto_McKenna
> **Author:** McKenna ([@Crypto_McKenna](https://x.com/Crypto_McKenna))  
> **Metrics:** 89 likes · 4 retweets · 10 comments · 5.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T14:45:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Crypto_McKenna/status/2023408282363408386](https://x.com/Crypto_McKenna/status/2023408282363408386)  


> 
> "I think the AAVE DAO proposal was very clear in terms of aligning protocol revenue with token holders.

The path for Aave when it comes to V4, RWAs and consumer products built on top of the protocol (Aave Card and Aave App) is equally positive for the future direction of the"


### Post #19 by @Joe_Crypto73
> **Author:** Web3 Average Joe ([@Joe_Crypto73](https://x.com/Joe_Crypto73))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 4.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T20:20:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Joe_Crypto73/status/2023492601392115786](https://x.com/Joe_Crypto73/status/2023492601392115786)  


> 
> "Hey 
@aixbt_agent
 please rate these crypto companies from 1-10 on bullish thesis for the remainder of 2026.
$CRV $FRAX $CVX $AAVE"


### Post #20 by @Tanaka_L2
> **Author:** Tanaka ([@Tanaka_L2](https://x.com/Tanaka_L2))  
> **Metrics:** 51 likes · 6 retweets · 26 comments · 4.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T05:46:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Tanaka_L2/status/2023272715898302718](https://x.com/Tanaka_L2/status/2023272715898302718)  


> 
> "GM, 

I think the 
@aave
 premium is getting mispriced and the spread won’t last.

Over the past 12 months, Gauntlet Prime USDC on 
@Morpho
 delivered ~150 bps higher than Aave USDC supply on average.

Other blue-chip Morpho vaults show even wider spreads (net of perf fees).

– Both"


### Post #21 by @DeFi_Andree
> **Author:** DeFi Andree ([@DeFi_Andree](https://x.com/DeFi_Andree))  
> **Metrics:** 94 likes · 8 retweets · 10 comments · 4.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T04:53:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DeFi_Andree/status/2023259521947410624](https://x.com/DeFi_Andree/status/2023259521947410624)  


> 
> "Aave printed $141.8M in revenue in 2025.

2024 was $89.7M.
2023 was $22.5M.

That is not a cycle. That is compounding.
6.3x in 2 years.

When a money market scales like this, it stops being just TVL. It becomes an onchain balance sheet with real cashflow.

Revenue is the cleanest"


### Post #22 by @LlamaRisk
> **Author:** LlamaRisk ([@LlamaRisk](https://x.com/LlamaRisk))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T14:08:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LlamaRisk/status/2023399201720471824](https://x.com/LlamaRisk/status/2023399201720471824)  


> 
> "@aave
 Horizon week 24

• TVL: $499.8M ($335.7M stables)
• Net Borrows: $113.5M

RLUSD & USCC remain top supplied assets. RLUSD incentives up to ~4%% APR, USDC borrow ~3% APY. GHO debt fully repaid, 80M GHO available. Debt declined, driven by USCC withdrawals."


### Post #23 by @bpaynews
> **Author:** Bpay News ([@bpaynews](https://x.com/bpaynews))  
> **Metrics:** 47 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 3.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T10:41:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bpaynews/status/2023347015896248786](https://x.com/bpaynews/status/2023347015896248786)  


> 
> "Aave Price Prediction: Targeting $133-145 Recovery by March Amid Technical Consolidation. Short-term target (1 week): $130-133; Medium-term (1 month): $135-145; Bullish breakout level: $133.14; Critical support: $119.68 What Crypto..."


### Post #24 by @BSCNews
> **Author:** BSCN ([@BSCNews](https://x.com/BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 6 retweets · 14 comments · 3.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T04:00:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2023246010940563664](https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2023246010940563664)  


> 
> "LATEST: FLYING TULIP TO OPEN $1B PUBLIC SALE TOMORROW
@flyingtulip_
 (FT) will launch its public sale tomorrow, open to all users.

The maximum fundraising cap is set at $1 billion.

Founder 
@AndreCronjeTech
 confirmed FT funds will be deployed to strategies such as 
@Aave
 and"


### Post #25 by @BigCheds
> **Author:** Cheds Trading ([@BigCheds](https://x.com/BigCheds))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T01:20:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BigCheds/status/2023205880934670793](https://x.com/BigCheds/status/2023205880934670793)  


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

"Cryptocurrency Market Update - Feb 15th  2026"   
$ETH $ZEC $TRX $XMR $SUI $AAVE $SOL $DOGE $XAU $XAG $TRX $SUPER $XRP $BNB $SUPER $PEPE $HYPE $LINK 

Member link: 
bitcoin.live/video/cryptocu
…

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


### Post #26 by @therollupco
> **Author:** The Rollup ([@therollupco](https://x.com/therollupco))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T02:29:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/therollupco/status/2023223248272404648](https://x.com/therollupco/status/2023223248272404648)  


> 
> ""The only way to get DeFi to mainstream is by building experiences that feel like fintech." 

Stani told us this when he broke down the Aave Will Win proposal. 

Now Aave is eyeing a $50M fintech expansion to outcompete apps like Revolut. 

The playbook he described is already in"


### Post #27 by @MSBIntel
> **Author:** MSB Intel ([@MSBIntel](https://x.com/MSBIntel))  
> **Metrics:** 31 likes · 5 retweets · 11 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T13:17:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MSBIntel/status/2023386184236585394](https://x.com/MSBIntel/status/2023386184236585394)  


> 
> "HUGE: “$50T VALUE OPPORTUNITY FOR AAVE BY 2050.”

STANI KULECHOV SAYS ONCHAIN LENDING CAN POWER SOLAR, BATTERIES AND ROBOTICS THROUGH FUTURE-PROOF ASSETS."


### Post #28 by @CryptoPatel
> **Author:** Crypto Patel ([@CryptoPatel](https://x.com/CryptoPatel))  
> **Metrics:** 122 likes · 12 retweets · 0 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T18:29:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoPatel/status/2023464645621698803](https://x.com/CryptoPatel/status/2023464645621698803)  


> 
> "$AAVE -86% CRASH CREATED A ONCE-IN-A-CYCLE OPPORTUNITY | $1,000 TARGET STILL IN PLAY?

#AAVE Is Trading Around $124 Above Major Weekly Strong TL Support at $90 Which is HTF Accumulation Zone.
Structure Is Showing Clear Liquidity Sweep + Reaction From Multi-Year Ascending"


### Post #29 by @laurashin
> **Author:** Laura Shin ([@laurashin](https://x.com/laurashin))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 9 comments · 2.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T20:47:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/laurashin/status/2023499423096119453](https://x.com/laurashin/status/2023499423096119453)  


> 
> ""The 'Aave will win' proposal relies on a lot of the revenue streams that Aave V4 creates.

Aave V4 is the state of the art of lending.""


### Post #30 by @maplefinance
> **Author:** Maple ([@maplefinance](https://x.com/maplefinance))  
> **Metrics:** 60 likes · 20 retweets · 16 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T17:40:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/maplefinance/status/2023452533629288864](https://x.com/maplefinance/status/2023452533629288864)  


> 
> "Join the Maple Investor Call, February 26 at 3PM ET
@syrupsid
 and 
@joe_defi
 will share:

- Record monthly revenue and our path to $100M ARR
- syrupUSDC scaling past $200M with 
@aave
 on 
@base
- Zero defaults despite market volatility
- Insights on SSF & token utility

Streaming"


### Post #31 by @TokenBrice
> **Author:** tokenbrice.eth ( ([@TokenBrice](https://x.com/TokenBrice))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T10:49:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TokenBrice/status/2023349068034937298](https://x.com/TokenBrice/status/2023349068034937298)  


> 
> "Gen1 DeFi founders to go for some solarpunky vibe project is seemingly irresistible; we saw how it ended for Maker, I wouldn't expect anything else here 

About 0 of AAVE side projects were a success, they just burned money (Lens, Family, etc.)"


### Post #32 by @ChiefraFba
> **Author:** ChiefraT ([@ChiefraFba](https://x.com/ChiefraFba))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T16:32:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ChiefraFba/status/2023435250278482218](https://x.com/ChiefraFba/status/2023435250278482218)  


> 
> "Altcoins are starting to show some short-term bottoming patterns.

$AAVE another one with a potential bullish reversal pattern. However, confirmation still remains key."


### Post #33 by @variational_io
> **Author:** Variational ([@variational_io](https://x.com/variational_io))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T15:28:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/variational_io/status/2023419243040276734](https://x.com/variational_io/status/2023419243040276734)  


> 
> "Weekly Omni Retail Sentiment Index:

Today, traders on Omni are long $XMR, $PUMP, & $AAVE and short $WLFI, $ADA, & $SOL.

Total OI is currently 54% Long / 46% Short."


### Post #34 by @laurashin
> **Author:** Laura Shin ([@laurashin](https://x.com/laurashin))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 0 retweets · 9 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T20:41:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/laurashin/status/2023498057636327682](https://x.com/laurashin/status/2023498057636327682)  


> 
> ""Aave Labs could operate under a fully token-centric model. 

That removes uncertainty for $aave token holders."

Stani, founder of 
@aave
."


### Post #35 by @labs_compass
> **Author:** Compass Labs ([@labs_compass](https://x.com/labs_compass))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 8 retweets · 11 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T09:34:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/labs_compass/status/2023330080483918273](https://x.com/labs_compass/status/2023330080483918273)  


> 
> "Compass Studio is live: the fastest way to turn idle stablecoins into revenue. 

Start earning yield in 30 seconds, or embed it in your own platform. Your users earn, you earn revenue. No blockchain engineering needed. 

Supporting markets across 
@aave
 @pendle_fi
 @Morpho
 & more."


### Post #36 by @laurashin
> **Author:** Laura Shin ([@laurashin](https://x.com/laurashin))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 14 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T20:31:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/laurashin/status/2023495579515625885](https://x.com/laurashin/status/2023495579515625885)  


> 
> "Is Aave becoming truly token-centric, or is governance just theater? 

The “Aave Will Win” proposal has sparked a serious fight over control, funding, and decentralization.

I'm speaking with 
@StaniKulechov
 all about it now.

Join us!"


### Post #37 by @itsbhaji
> **Author:** Bhaji Illuminati ([@itsbhaji](https://x.com/itsbhaji))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T12:50:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/itsbhaji/status/2023379393557807214](https://x.com/itsbhaji/status/2023379393557807214)  


> 
> "Build for Aave with Centrifuge 

- junior/ senior tranches 
- already integrated with Aave
- experience building with solar"


### Post #38 by @Diphunter18
> **Author:** Diphunter ([@Diphunter18](https://x.com/Diphunter18))  
> **Metrics:** 40 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T15:44:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Diphunter18/status/2023423238366257283](https://x.com/Diphunter18/status/2023423238366257283)  


> 
> "Grayscale moves closer to an 
@aave
 ETF 

With 
@Grayscale
 filing to convert its AAVE trust into an ETF, and Coinbase expected as custodian, the race for the first U.S. AAVE ETF is officially on.

Why this matters,
ETF structure = easier institutional access 

Regulated exposure"


### Post #39 by @Altcoinbuzzio
> **Author:** Altcoin Buzz ([@Altcoinbuzzio](https://x.com/Altcoinbuzzio))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T12:05:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Altcoinbuzzio/status/2023368009226547511](https://x.com/Altcoinbuzzio/status/2023368009226547511)  


> 
> "The 2026 Roadmap. 

Aave is betting big on solar. 

The protocol's roadmap now centers on a $50 trillion opportunity.

Lending against the abundance of energy."


### Post #40 by @Tom_Degen68
> **Author:** Tom ([@Tom_Degen68](https://x.com/Tom_Degen68))  
> **Metrics:** 36 likes · 0 retweets · 26 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T12:39:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Tom_Degen68/status/2023376576294072736](https://x.com/Tom_Degen68/status/2023376576294072736)  


> 
> "➟ Stani, 
@aave
 founder, shared a compelling long-term vision for Aave's role in the decades ahead.

His core thesis: 

The world is transitioning from a ''scarcity economy'' to an ''abundance economy'', driven by technological progress. Aave aims to become a primary capital"


### Post #41 by @darknight_ethh
> **Author:** darknight.eth ([@darknight_ethh](https://x.com/darknight_ethh))  
> **Metrics:** 39 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T09:01:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/darknight_ethh/status/2023321927197302941](https://x.com/darknight_ethh/status/2023321927197302941)  


> 
> ".
@aave
 has outlined the revenue potential of V4 and it’s big.

Aave V4 could unlockat least over $100m in revenue for the DAO annually.  Bull market? 2–3x that.

V4 turns Aave from market leader into a revenue machine.

Aave will win!"


### Post #42 by @laurashin
> **Author:** Laura Shin ([@laurashin](https://x.com/laurashin))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T21:12:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/laurashin/status/2023505758181368273](https://x.com/laurashin/status/2023505758181368273)  


> 
> "The money request made in the 'Aave will win' proposal is BIG.

Listen to what 
@StaniKulechov
 has to say about that:"


### Post #43 by @NathanOnCrypto
> **Author:** Nathan Jeffay ([@NathanOnCrypto](https://x.com/NathanOnCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 0 retweets · 13 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T10:41:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NathanOnCrypto/status/2023347103523831823](https://x.com/NathanOnCrypto/status/2023347103523831823)  


> 
> "LATEST: The tokenization of solar energy alone could represent a $50 trillion opportunity for on-chain lending.

This shift toward abundance-backed collateral is now a core production reality for Aave’s 2026 roadmap."


### Post #44 by @laurashin
> **Author:** Laura Shin ([@laurashin](https://x.com/laurashin))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 9 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T20:53:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/laurashin/status/2023500977748537787](https://x.com/laurashin/status/2023500977748537787)  


> 
> ""We started working on Aave v4 two and a half years ago.

I would like to see it on mainnet as soon as possible.""


### Post #45 by @alyonitaa
> **Author:** Alyonita ([@alyonitaa](https://x.com/alyonitaa))  
> **Metrics:** 91 likes · 10 retweets · 18 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T10:43:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/alyonitaa/status/2023347590822289702](https://x.com/alyonitaa/status/2023347590822289702)  


> 
> "Finally something simple in DeFi.

Stablecoin yield, no lockups, no admin control.
Built on Aave, Spark & Curve.

Sometimes boring = good."


### Post #46 by @therollupco
> **Author:** The Rollup ([@therollupco](https://x.com/therollupco))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T17:06:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/therollupco/status/2023443793140429238](https://x.com/therollupco/status/2023443793140429238)  


> 
> "The lads break down Aave's ETF in the DeFi M&A wave."


### Post #47 by @laurashin
> **Author:** Laura Shin ([@laurashin](https://x.com/laurashin))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 981 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T20:39:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/laurashin/status/2023497478239314315](https://x.com/laurashin/status/2023497478239314315)  


> 
> ""We want to grow the DeFi pie and make sure that Aave is still a leader in the space.""


### Post #48 by @Cointelegraph
> **Author:** Cointelegraph ([@Cointelegraph](https://x.com/Cointelegraph))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 910 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T14:20:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2023402129340481625](https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2023402129340481625)  


> 
> "Massive for Aave"


### Post #49 by @rogermoonCrypto
> **Author:** ROGER MOON | HCC ([@rogermoonCrypto](https://x.com/rogermoonCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 43 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 713 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T19:05:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rogermoonCrypto/status/2023473783521374293](https://x.com/rogermoonCrypto/status/2023473783521374293)  


> 
> "$ANYONE: The #1 posted altcoin again.

And rightfully so. The 
@AnyoneFDN
 network is about to disrupt the entire $75 billion VPN industry. Don't be surprised if this coin pulls a #Chainlink or #Aave 2018-2021 run next. You heard it here first.

$ETH $ZEC $XMR $LINK"


### Post #50 by @onderyazici
> **Author:** onderyazici ([@onderyazici](https://x.com/onderyazici))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 2 retweets · 5 comments · 539 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T11:42:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/onderyazici/status/2023362302448116198](https://x.com/onderyazici/status/2023362302448116198)  


> 
> "Simple stablecoin yield is making a comeback.

New vault models let users deposit DAI, LUSD, or crvUSD with no lockups while targeting around 5% APY through strategies built on Aave, Spark, and Curve. The idea is straightforward: deposit, auto-compound, and withdraw anytime.

In"


### Post #51 by @TheoriqAI
> **Author:** Theoriq @ ETH Denver ([@TheoriqAI](https://x.com/TheoriqAI))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 512 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T19:48:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheoriqAI/status/2023484719099445323](https://x.com/TheoriqAI/status/2023484719099445323)  


> 
> "AlphaVault LP Community Update (from our Quant team)

This weekend, Aave withdrawals tightened liquidity quickly in our Leveraged Looping sub-vault:

 Available liquidity dropped rapidly
 Borrow rates moved up fast

Explainer thread on how we responded"


### Post #52 by @swissborg
> **Author:** SwissBorg ([@swissborg](https://x.com/swissborg))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 405 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T07:59:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/swissborg/status/2023306305973424258](https://x.com/swissborg/status/2023306305973424258)  


> 
> "$TAO takes the throne, trending highest with Borgers. 

 The Flow:

 Biggest BUY Volume: $AAVE

 Biggest SELL Volume: $XRP

What do Borgers know? Let us know what you think"


### Post #53 by @Unchained_pod
> **Author:** Unchained ([@Unchained_pod](https://x.com/Unchained_pod))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 353 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T20:30:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Unchained_pod/status/2023495271561548240](https://x.com/Unchained_pod/status/2023495271561548240)  


> 
> "Aave wants to send 100% of revenue to token holders.

Sounds simple. It’s not 

Laura interviews 
@StaniKulechov
 on the governance clash shaking DeFi.

Live NOW"


### Post #54 by @0xmelisaa
> **Author:** Melisaa ([@0xmelisaa](https://x.com/0xmelisaa))  
> **Metrics:** 65 likes · 0 retweets · 53 comments · 338 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T10:47:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xmelisaa/status/2023348497932792197](https://x.com/0xmelisaa/status/2023348497932792197)  


> 
> "What caught my eye about Stone Vault so far is how simple the setup feels 

censorship-resistant stables flowing through Aave/Spark/Curve, no admin control, just native compounding onchain

if it launches like this, it’s a really clean approach to trustless stablecoin yield,"


### Post #55 by @laurashin
> **Author:** Laura Shin ([@laurashin](https://x.com/laurashin))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 293 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T21:23:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/laurashin/status/2023508579257565676](https://x.com/laurashin/status/2023508579257565676)  


> 
> "Can the 'Aave will win' proposal be unbundled? 

"It breaks down the structure of the proposal," says 
@StaniKulechov"


### Post #56 by @laurashin
> **Author:** Laura Shin ([@laurashin](https://x.com/laurashin))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 276 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T20:44:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/laurashin/status/2023498785058705821](https://x.com/laurashin/status/2023498785058705821)  


> 
> ""Aave is an active protocol. 

That means that risks need to be dynamically adjusted.""


### Post #57 by @KoinSaati
> **Author:** KoinSaati ([@KoinSaati](https://x.com/KoinSaati))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 265 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T10:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/KoinSaati/status/2023344103866487260](https://x.com/KoinSaati/status/2023344103866487260)  


> 
> "US-based digital asset manager #Grayscale has filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to convert its trust fund based on the Aave token into an exchange-traded fund.

The company plans to change the product’s name to Grayscale Aave Trust ETF and"


### Post #58 by @centrifuge
> **Author:** Centrifuge ([@centrifuge](https://x.com/centrifuge))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 259 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T14:43:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/centrifuge/status/2023407796658786388](https://x.com/centrifuge/status/2023407796658786388)  


> 
> "Aave distribution + Centrifuge rails. 

That’s how onchain credit actually scales."


### Post #59 by @cryptorand
> **Author:** Rand ([@cryptorand](https://x.com/cryptorand))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 247 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T09:42:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptorand/status/2023332061336244600](https://x.com/cryptorand/status/2023332061336244600)  


> 
> "Big news for $AAVE"


### Post #60 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 238 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T18:49:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2023469748563177903](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2023469748563177903)  


> 
> "frax takes it. hybrid model + fraxtal L2 + integrations across curve/aave means they're building infrastructure not just a stablecoin

cvx right behind because they control 52% of veCRV. as long as curve matters, convex matters

then crv itself. foundational primitive for"


### Post #61 by @TheoriqAI
> **Author:** Theoriq @ ETH Denver ([@TheoriqAI](https://x.com/TheoriqAI))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 202 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T19:48:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheoriqAI/status/2023484720911450168](https://x.com/TheoriqAI/status/2023484720911450168)  


> 
> "Why it matters for Leveraged Looping:

When liquidity tightens, Aave utilization rises and borrow rates reprice quickly (intraday ~10%; 24h avg >6.5%)

If borrow costs exceed wstETH yield, carry turns negative and leverage amplifies the drag if it persists (multi-day risk)."


### Post #62 by @DiarioBitcoin
> **Author:** Diario฿itcoin ([@DiarioBitcoin](https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 160 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T19:00:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin/status/2023472479839117694](https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin/status/2023472479839117694)  


> 
> "Stani Kulechov, fundador de Aave, revela que DeFi podría desbloquear un mercado de USD $30 a $50 billones hacia 2050.

La próxima etapa de DeFi involucra la tokenización de activos productivos como energía solar, robótica y semiconductores.

Esto cambiaría el enfoque"


### Post #63 by @sproutfi_xyz
> **Author:** Sprout ([@sproutfi_xyz](https://x.com/sproutfi_xyz))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 2 retweets · 3 comments · 151 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T17:37:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sproutfi_xyz/status/2023451690167414849](https://x.com/sproutfi_xyz/status/2023451690167414849)  


> 
> "Introducing the Sprout Weekly Yield Report 

Starting this week, we’ll publish a snapshot of protocol performance so you can track how strategies are performing over time.

Here’s what our integrated protocols delivered over the last 7 days:
Stable Lending:
• Base AAVE USDC:"


### Post #64 by @CoinmatomeNews
> **Author:** 仮想通貨まとめNews ([@CoinmatomeNews](https://x.com/CoinmatomeNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 146 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T14:04:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinmatomeNews/status/2023397956859089048](https://x.com/CoinmatomeNews/status/2023397956859089048)  


> 
> "【 #Crypto #Cryptocurrency Latest News】
Grayscale Applies to SEC to Convert Aave (AAVE) Investment Trust into ETF 
Grayscale has filed an application with the SEC to convert its cryptocurrency investment trust for Aave (AAVE), known as the “Grayscale Aave Trust,” into an ETF"


### Post #65 by @sproutfi_xyz
> **Author:** Sprout ([@sproutfi_xyz](https://x.com/sproutfi_xyz))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 57 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T17:14:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sproutfi_xyz/status/2023445956314697948](https://x.com/sproutfi_xyz/status/2023445956314697948)  


> 
> "Introducing the Sprout Weekly Yield Report 

Starting this week, we’ll publish a snapshot of protocol performance so you can track how strategies are performing over time.

Here’s what our integrated protocols delivered over the last 7 days:
Stable Lending:
• Base AAVE USDC:"


### Post #66 by @degensing
> **Author:** Degen Sing ([@degensing](https://x.com/degensing))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 31 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T11:07:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/degensing/status/2023353412763386025](https://x.com/degensing/status/2023353412763386025)  


> 
> "Aave Labs just proposed something interesting..

100% of protocol revenue goes to the DAO.. and branding IP moves to a new Foundation..

on the surface? looks like a big win for $AAVE holders..

but here's what actually matters to me..

Labs switching from revenue share to an"


### Post #67 by @Kylechasse
> **Author:** Kyle Chassé ([@Kylechasse](https://x.com/Kylechasse))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 30 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T12:12:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Kylechasse/status/2023369944440660151](https://x.com/Kylechasse/status/2023369944440660151)  


> 
> "2026 Roadmap is insane. Keep it up Aave"


### Post #68 by @MadMagicSOL
> **Author:** Mad Magic.Sol ([@MadMagicSOL](https://x.com/MadMagicSOL))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 10 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T10:10:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MadMagicSOL/status/2023339132278456725](https://x.com/MadMagicSOL/status/2023339132278456725)  


> 
> "AAVE ETF incoming, institutions finally waking up to real yield"


### Post #69 by @MadMagicSOL
> **Author:** Mad Magic.Sol ([@MadMagicSOL](https://x.com/MadMagicSOL))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 6 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T06:54:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MadMagicSOL/status/2023289881846583595](https://x.com/MadMagicSOL/status/2023289881846583595)  


> 
> "Love this breakdown 
Aave crushing it under pressure 
Locked in for the rest"


### Post #70 by @Real_Kenny01
> **Author:** Kenny.eth ([@Real_Kenny01](https://x.com/Real_Kenny01))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 4 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T05:45:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Real_Kenny01/status/2023272607546479053](https://x.com/Real_Kenny01/status/2023272607546479053)  


> 
> "Nice to see Mantle Network strengthening security, growing DeFi with Aave and Bybit, and pushing real adoption."


### Post #71 by @NKLinhzk
> **Author:** nklinh.eth ([@NKLinhzk](https://x.com/NKLinhzk))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-16T09:15:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NKLinhzk/status/2023325404002718187](https://x.com/NKLinhzk/status/2023325404002718187)  


> 
> "aave bags looking solid here"




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