Aave, a prominent decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, celebrated its fifth anniversary on January 8, 2025. The milestone was marked by notable achievements, including over 2.3 million users, operations across 11 chains, and a total value locked (TVL) exceeding $34 billion. The event coincided with the launch of a collaboration with Chainlink and Aptos, aimed at advancing open finance on the Aptos testnet. The partnership emphasizes the integration of robust payment infrastructure with innovative financial products, further enhancing Aave's mission to bring global finance onchain. Contributors and community members were recognized for their roles in Aave's development and success over the past five years.