AAVE former core member: If value shifts structurally from DAO to private entities, it will weaken AAVE's competitiveness.

ZkProver · 2026-01-31T23:07:07+00:00

AAVE former core member Marc Zeller pointed out that the issue lies in private companies controlling storefronts while the DAO ecosystem still needs to operate. He emphasized that key talent working within the DAO is the reason for Aave's success. If value shifts to private entities, it will result in talent loss and weaken the ecosystem. At the same time, he refuted the misconception that service providers "extract" value, stating that their interests are aligned with token holders and the costs are relatively low.

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2026-01-31 23:07:07

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ChainCatcher Message, former AAVE core member Marc Zeller tweeted that the issue is not the existence of private companies. Private companies should develop products. The problem arises when private institutions unilaterally control storefronts and signage, while the DAO ecosystem is responsible for keeping the engine running, which complicates the situation.

Marc stated that a significant portion of “founding” talent and the most strategic developers now work independently within the DAO ecosystem. This is a key reason why Aave can continue to deliver, manage risks properly, and expand market share across multiple cycles. If value shifts structurally from the DAO to private entities, it will lose critical talent and weaken the ecosystem that makes Aave successful.

Additionally, he mentioned that there is a common misconception that service providers are “exploiting” value. The truth is quite the opposite: service providers are highly aligned with token interests, and compared to the value they maintain and create, the cost of maintaining Aave DAO’s professional execution is relatively low.

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