AAVE up by 16% as protocol releases V3 upgrade

AAVE up by 16% as protocol releases V3 upgrade

Aave’s latest Version 3 upgrade was predictably well-received by the crypto community, as indicated by the double-digit jump in its price levels. The DeFi protocol’s native token was up by 16% at the time of writing, trading around $144.89.

Aave is a popular decentralized lending protocol that allows users to act as both depositors and lenders. It is currently the third-largest lending protocol in the DeFi industry with more than $18 billion in total value locked.

On Wednesday, the platform announced the launch of its much-anticipated “V3” upgrade. The newest version offers several features that claim to increase capital efficiency and enhance decentralization. The latest upgrade will facilitate cross-chain lending, provide higher borrowing power, and gas fee optimization, amongst several other benefits.

“Along with the launch of V3, there’s also a fully redesigned & refreshed Aave app on IPFS where users will be able to access simplified transaction flows, enjoy faster load times, & gain enhanced visibility into their holdings,” Aave revealed in a Tweet announcing the news.

While the recent jump in Aave was unsurprising, some of the other tokens have surged as well. Maker DAO’s native token MAKER was up by 8%, Curve Finance’s CURVE rose 9%, and Uniswap was up by 6% in the past 24 hours.

 

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