Aave founder Stani Kulechov says AAVE isn’t for sale ‘at a 70% discount’ following report of Payward bid

Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave, has publicly denied reports that the platform was up for sale, especially at a steep discount. This comes amid rumors of a bid from Payward, a payment solutions provider. Kulechov emphasized that Aave remains committed to its decentralized governance model, which channels all protocol and product revenue to the DAO and token holders. The clarification underscores Aave's dedication to maintaining its autonomous and community-driven ethos, which is crucial as the platform continues to grow and influence the DeFi space.