Aave has launched USDC deposits from Base in its mobile app, allowing users to move the stablecoin into the protocol through a mobile interface. Waitlisted users can obtain immediate access with the Ghost Pass code AAVEONBASE. The feature builds on Aave’s Base V3 market, which has operated since 2023 and holds between $178 million and $182 million in USDC deposits, with utilization near 89% to 90%. Borrow rates are about 4.6%, while the app advertises USDC and USDT yields of 3% to 6.5%, depending on market conditions. Aave’s iOS app entered early access in August 2026, with a broader public launch planned for later this year. Base uses native USDC issued by Circle, while cross-chain transfers use Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, or CCIP. The app also supports automatic yield compounding. Aave’s cumulative loan volume across all markets exceeded $150 billion as of August 2026. The update lists Aave’s current price at $0 and trading volume at zero over the previous 24 hours.