DeFi lending and borrowing protocol Aave (CRYPTO: AAVE) is reportedly planning to launch its own blockchain after its upcoming V4 upgrade. What Happened: The protocol’s CEO Stani Kulechov disclosed the news via an X post on May 27, saying, “This is not a drill, Aave Network is planned to come after V4.” Kulechov was responding to a post by Marc Zeller, a key member of the Aave governance team, who hypothesized about the existence of such a layer. When questioned about the timeline, the CEO hinted at a launch in 2025 “for sure or earlier.” Why It Matters: The admission by the CEO comes in the w…
