Aave announced the launch of its V4 spokes architecture on March 30 2026, introducing a modular hub‑and‑spoke system on the Ethereum mainnet aimed at expanding liquidity and new monetization pathways.
V4 Spokes Architecture Explained
Stani Kulechov, Aave’s founder, described the V4 spokes as lending markets capable of scaling for both generic and bespoke use cases. He highlighted the rapid evolution of DeFi, which makes it impractical for Aave to develop every feature in‑house. Consequently, the protocol relies on