Aave, a respected pioneer in DeFi, first launched as ETHLend in 2017. In 2020, it rebranded to Aave and has been on quite a journey since (that's what we are exploring today)—a remarkable one at that. Aave is a decentralized lending platform that connects lenders and borrowers, functioning similarly to a bank. Users can deposit their money to earn yield, while others can borrow funds. To borrow, users must deposit collateral that exceeds their debt, ensuring repayment. Aave keeps the difference between the interest paid by borrowers (higher) and the interest paid to lenders (lower). But unlike traditional banks, Aave relies on smart contracts to handle everything—no need for grumpy loan managers asking why 100% of your net worth is in crypto Show Less