Aave remains a large, established lending protocol with solid token supply discipline and durable market position.
| Grade | Verdict | Score | Rank | Price | Market cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | Sound | Yellow | 73.6 / 100 | #3 of 203 | $121.88 | $1.9B |
B | Sound means: Solid but not core. Own in measured size — these are supporting positions, not the foundation.
Data as of Sep 17, 2026 — scores are re-evaluated daily and this snapshot refreshes on each site publish. The live app always shows current data.
Aave is a decentralized lending and borrowing protocol operating across multiple blockchain ecosystems. Users supply cryptoassets to pooled liquidity markets and can earn interest, while borrowers obtain assets by posting collateral. The system supports multiple collateral types and is designed as a multi-asset money market rather than an exchange or a standalone token network. AAVE is the protocol’s native governance token, allowing its community to participate in decisions about the platform’s direction. The supplied profile connects the token primarily to governance, while the protocol’s core product is the creation of lending markets through pooled liquidity. Aave is distinct because it combines an established, multi-chain lending service with community governance and a broad range of cryptoasset markets.
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