BGD Labs to End Service Contract with Aave DAO After April 1, 2026

According to BGD Labs, it will cease Aave DAO services after April 1, 2026, citing shifts in direction and governance, and proposes a two‑month security transition pending community approval.

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Summary

On Feb. 20, BGD Labs said it will not renew its Aave DAO service agreement after April 1, 2026. The Aave core contributor cited changes in direction and governance and proposed a two‑month security transition subject to community approval.

Terms & Concepts
  • Aave DAO: A decentralized autonomous organization governing the Aave lending and borrowing protocol.
  • Governance Approval: A community voting process in which token holders decide whether proposals are adopted.
  • Security Transition: A limited-time handover aimed at maintaining protocol security while responsibilities shift between teams.