# Aave V4: The Complete Tracker *A running index of ETH Daily's Aave V4 coverage — from the mainnet launch and sGHO to institutional RWA markets and risk frameworks.* By [ETH Daily](https://ethdaily.io) · 2026-06-10 defi, aave --- Aave V4 went live on Ethereum mainnet in March 2026, opening the largest protocol upgrade in the lending market's history. This page is a running index of ETH Daily's Aave V4 coverage, organized by theme and updated as the rollout continues. Each entry links to the full single-story report. The V4 Launch ------------- The foundation of the entire run — the testnet deployment, the mainnet go-live, and the new app surface. * [Aave V4 Goes Live On Ethereum](https://ethdaily.io/914) — V4 deployed to Ethereum mainnet, introducing the unified liquidity layer and modular risk architecture that anchor every beat below. * [Aave V4 Goes Live On Testnet](https://ethdaily.io/827) — The public testnet release that opened V4 to developer and integrator testing ahead of mainnet. * [Aave Introduces Aave App](https://ethdaily.io/825) — The consolidated Aave App rolled out as the consumer-facing front end for the V4 era. Protocol Fundamentals --------------------- The mechanics powering V4 — stablecoin savings, oracle-level value recapture, and market restorations. * [Aave Upgrades sGHO To ERC-4626](https://ethdaily.io/aave-upgrades-sgho-to-erc-4626) — sGHO moved to the ERC-4626 tokenized vault standard, standardizing the GHO savings rate and improving composability across DeFi. * [Chainlink SVR Goes Live On Aave V4](https://ethdaily.io/chainlink-svr-goes-live-on-aave-v4) — Chainlink's Smart Value Recapture launched on V4, redirecting oracle-extractable value from liquidations back to the protocol. * [Aave Fully Restores WETH Markets](https://ethdaily.io/aave-fully-restores-weth-markets) — WETH markets returned to full operation following the freeze imposed during the Kelp/rsETH incident. * [Aave Pro Adds Wallet Monitoring](https://ethdaily.io/aave-pro-adds-wallet-monitoring) — Aave Pro gained wallet monitoring tooling aimed at active and institutional position managers. Institutional Access -------------------- The push to bring regulated capital and real-world assets onto Aave. * [Aave Launches Horizon RWA Market](https://ethdaily.io/771) — Horizon debuted as Aave's dedicated real-world asset market, separating institutional RWA collateral from the core pools. * [Bitwise USCC Live On Aave Horizon](https://ethdaily.io/bitwise-uscc-live-on-aave-horizon) — Bitwise's USCC became live collateral on Horizon, an early flagship asset for the institutional market. * [Aave Labs Secures FCA Approval In UK](https://ethdaily.io/aave-labs-secures-fca-approval-in-uk) — Aave Labs obtained FCA authorization in the UK, a regulatory milestone underpinning its institutional ambitions. Risk Frameworks --------------- How V4's risk surface is being governed, stress-tested, and hardened. * [LlamaRisk Proposes Aave Risk Framework](https://ethdaily.io/llamarisk-proposes-aave-risk-framework) — LlamaRisk put forward a formal risk framework for Aave, formalizing parameter-setting and collateral onboarding standards. * [Aave Freezes ETH And LST Markets](https://ethdaily.io/aave-freezes-eth-lst-markets) — Aave froze ETH and liquid-staking-token markets in response to the KelpDAO/LayerZero exploit, the precursor to the WETH restoration above. * [Aave Liquidates Attackers' rsETH Positions](https://ethdaily.io/aave-liquidates-attackers-rseth-positions) — The protocol liquidated rsETH positions tied to the attackers, closing out exposure from the incident. DeFi United And rsETH Recovery ------------------------------ Aave's role in the cross-protocol response to the rsETH depeg. * [Aave DAO Offers To Contribute 25,000 ETH To DeFi United](https://ethdaily.io/aave-contributes-25000-eth-to-defi-united) — The DAO committed up to 25,000 ETH toward the DeFi United effort to make affected rsETH users whole. * [Aave Publishes DeFi United Technical Implementation](https://ethdaily.io/aave-defi-united-technical-implementation) — Aave detailed the technical mechanics behind its DeFi United contribution. * [Aave Fights Back For DeFi Users](https://ethdaily.io/aave-fights-back-for-defi-users) — Aave moved to defend DeFi users' interests amid the legal and recovery fallout. Markets And Integrations ------------------------ New collateral, incentives, and rate dynamics across the V4 era. * [MegaETH Incentives Live On Aave](https://ethdaily.io/megaeth-aave-usdm-incentives-live) — USDM incentives went live on Aave in partnership with MegaETH. * [Circle Pushes USDC Rate Hike On Aave](https://ethdaily.io/circle-usdc-rate-hike-aave) — Circle proposed raising the USDC supply rate on Aave to deepen stablecoin liquidity. * * * This tracker is updated as new Aave V4 coverage publishes. For the latest, see the [ETH Daily archive](https://ethdaily.io). Disclaimer: Content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. No representations or warranties are made as to accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. Use of this content is at your own risk, and you should consult a qualified professional before making decisions. 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