Aave Labs Accused of Hostile Takeover Amid Governance Dispute
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The escalation of the Aave brand asset vote drew sharp criticism from prominent community figures:
Marc Zeller (Aave Chan Initiative) called the vote “unilaterally escalated,” limiting late-informed participants from redelegating or participating effectively.
The vote occurring during the holiday period raised concerns, as stakeholders have historically flagged this window as suboptimal for high-stakes governance decisions.
The controversy is being framed by some as a potential hostile takeover attempt by Aave Labs.
While Kulechov insists the discussion lasted five days and the vote meets governance requirements, community trust appears strained.