Aave Founder Faces Governance Attack Allegations After $10M AAVE Buy Before Vote

Aave founder Stani Kulechov faced accusations of attempting to sway governance after a $10 million AAVE purchase made before a key vote. On December 23–24, community figures questioned the intent of the buy, while a December 22 Snapshot proposal over brand assets intensified tensions around power, transparency, and DAO control.