Aave (AAVE) Coin Check
Aave is the largest decentralized protocol for lending and borrowing crypto. AAVE is used for governance and as a backstop in the Safety Module, and revenue from the app, Aave Pro and swaps flows to the DAO.
The analysis in detail
Founders, investors, token distribution, lockups and unlocks at a glance, with sources and dates.
Who bought when at what price, and how much is still coming to the market.
The most important risks with evidence, plus how overheated Aave is compared with its own history.
What speaks against the project and what to watch out for.
The full analysis for Aave and more than 1,000 other coins
Tokenomics, team, risks and utility – six pillars, one grade. From the COMPASS plan.
See plansFrequently asked questions
What is Aave?
Aave is the largest decentralized protocol for lending and borrowing crypto. AAVE is used for governance and as a backstop in the Safety Module, and revenue from the app, Aave Pro and swaps flows to the DAO.
How does CryptoCompass rate Aave?
With an overall grade of 2.1 (67 out of 100) across six pillars: tokenomics, team, utility, security, execution and relevance. Grades range from 1.0 (very strong) to 5.0 (very weak). The reasoning for each pillar is inside CryptoCompass.
How far is Aave from its all-time high?
The all-time high of AAVE is $662 (18 May 2021). On 1 Oct 2026, AAVE trades at $168, which is 75% below it.
Is the grade a buy recommendation?
No. We rate the structure of the project, not the price. A good grade says nothing about whether the price is currently cheap. Not investment advice.
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We rate the structure of the project, not the price. Not investment advice. Crypto is highly risky and a total loss is possible. Price data: CoinGecko, as of 1 Oct 2026.