Case file / AAVE

Aave

CoinCrypto token0 Confirmed4 Claimed12 Unknown

As of 24 Oct 2026

Issuer: Aave (governed by the Aave DAO)

Contract (ethereum): 0x7Fc66500c84A76Ad7e9c93437bFc5Ac33E2DDaE9address from raw.githubusercontent.comchecked on-chain: AAVE, 18 decimals

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What you get

AAVE is the native governance token of the Aave Protocol.

Who owes me?

Holder rightsClaimed

AAVE holders can influence the protocol's future through governance.

“AAVE token holders have the ability to influence the future of the Aave Protocol through governance.”

Source: Aave — Product documentationPublished: publication date not statedArchived: 23 Oct 2026Reviewed: 23 Oct 2026

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Who owes the holderUnknown

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Regulator / licenceUnknown

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Governing law and disputesUnknown

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How do I get out?

FeesClaimed

The Aave DAO uses protocol revenue to buy AAVE on the open market.

“The Aave DAO operates a buyback program that uses protocol revenue to acquire AAVE tokens on the open market.”

Source: Aave — Product documentationPublished: publication date not statedArchived: 23 Oct 2026Reviewed: 23 Oct 2026

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Redemption for moneyUnknown

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Who may redeemUnknown

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When redemption can be suspendedUnknown

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What backs the claim?

Reserve assetsUnknown

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CustodyUnknown

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Attestation and its scopeUnknown

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Who can change the rules?

Changing the termsClaimed

The protocol is governed by AAVE holders, who propose, vote on and enact changes.

“The protocol is governed by AAVE token holders through a decentralised governance framework.”

Source: Aave — Product documentationPublished: publication date not statedArchived: 23 Oct 2026Reviewed: 23 Oct 2026

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Freezing and blockingUnknown

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Upgrading the contractUnknown

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Issuing new tokensUnknown

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From the contract

Read directly from the blockchain — measurements, not statements. block 26260378, read 24 Oct 2026, 05:21 UTC

These addresses are keys that control the contract. Their own balance does not matter: a key with almost no funds can still control every token.

Tokens in circulation	16,000,000 AAVE
Contract code can be replaced (proxy)	Yes
Proxy pattern	eip1967
Who can replace the code (proxy admin)	0x86c3ffee349a7cff7ca88c449717b1b133bfb517
Proxy admin is	a smart contract (e.g. multisig or timelock)

Evidence: archived sources

Each source is fetched once a day. We publish its fingerprint and changes, and link to the original.

Source	Last checked	Status	Versions	Last changed	SHA-256
Product documentation Aave	24 Oct 2026, 05:17 UTC	Archived	1	—	a4cbecd7…d2776c ⏱
Product documentation Aave	24 Oct 2026, 05:17 UTC	Archived	1	—	6c8e45fe…d147f9 ⏱
Contract addresses BGD Labs for the Aave DAO	24 Oct 2026, 05:17 UTC	Archived	1	—	d5e57939…4101b0 ⏱

What we don't know

These questions have no answer in the documents we archive. That is a gap, not a verdict.

Who owes the holderRegulator / licenceGoverning law and disputesRedemption for moneyWho may redeemWhen redemption can be suspendedReserve assetsCustodyAttestation and its scopeFreezing and blockingUpgrading the contractIssuing new tokens