Aave
Leading DeFi lending and borrowing protocol deployed across multiple blockchains
Platform Overview
Aave is a decentralised lending and borrowing protocol originating from the UK in 2017, deployed across Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Avalanche, and other chains. It enables users to supply crypto assets to earn variable interest and borrow against collateral with over-collateralised positions. Aave pioneered flash loans and is one of the largest DeFi protocols by total value locked, governed by the AAVE token.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- Aave Companies (Decentralized Protocol)
- Brand Name
- Aave
- Headquarters
- Decentralized (UK origin)
- Year Established
- 2017
- Parent Company
- Aave Companies
- Publicly Listed
- No
Transparency Signals
This score is based on currently available transparency, complaint, reputation and research signals, and may evolve as more data becomes available.
Multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance
Platform operates under offshore regulatory framework
- Platform operates under offshore regulatory framework with limited investor protection
Platform operates under offshore regulatory framework with limited investor protection
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | N/A |
| GBP/USD | N/A |
| USD/JPY | N/A |
| XAU/USD | N/A |
- Commission
- Variable borrow/supply APR; flash loan fee 0.05%; governance controlled
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- Gas fees only
- Withdrawal Fees
- Gas fees only
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- Instant (on-chain confirmation)
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English
- Support Channels
- Discord
- Payment Methods
- Crypto (Non-Custodial Wallet)
Community Snapshot
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Offshore | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 2.0/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | No minimum (gas fees apply) | $250 |
| Maximum Leverage | N/A (lending/borrowing protocol) | Up to 1:200 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Variable |
| Execution Model | DMA | Market Maker |
| Year Established | 2017 | 1974 |
| Trading Products | 1 | 10 |
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