Aave Now Live on Aptos
This deployment marks Aave’s first non-EVM deployment, extending its lending infrastructure to a high-performance Layer 1 built for speed, scalability and security.
Broadening Access to Stablecoins and Lending Markets
At launch, Aave on Aptos will support native USDC, USDT, APT and sUSDe. This integration enhances Aptos’ DeFi ecosystem by providing seamless access to widely used stablecoins and enabling more efficient lending and borrowing. Stablecoins now make up 86% of assets on Aptos, reflecting strong adoption and the growing demand for capital-efficient DeFi infrastructure.
Developed by Aave Labs in collaboration with the Aptos Foundation, Aave V3 was re-implemented in the Move programming language. The deployment provides developers with direct access to Aave’s lending infrastructure on Aptos, supporting the creation of new on-chain financial applications. Historically, chains with Aave have seen faster total value locked (TVL) growth, underscoring Aave’s role as both a liquidity engine and a catalyst for ecosystem expansion.
Unlocking New Opportunities in Lending
Aave on Aptos also opens the door to new collateral markets. Only 8.1% of APT is currently in liquid staking tokens, compared to 76% directly staked. By integrating with LSTs, Aave can unlock additional lending markets, further deepening liquidity and stimulating lending activity across the ecosystem.
To ensure security and protect users, Aave V3 on Aptos underwent multiple audits and launched a $500K bug bounty program in GHO, building on previous security contests and Capture the Flag campaigns with Cantina.
Strengthening a Global On-Chain Financial System
Following approval by the Aave community, the Aptos launch represents a significant step in Aave’s multichain strategy. “To build a truly global, open financial system, Aave must operate across different blockchains,” said Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave Labs.
Aptos’ high throughput, low latency and developer-friendly design—paired with the recent integration of Chainlink—enables Aave to reach new audiences, from individual users to institutions, while expanding stablecoin liquidity, unlocking new collateral markets and powering the next wave of on-chain financial applications.
“Aave's first non-EVM deployment with Aptos signals a major milestone for the Global Trading Engine and its ecosystem from institutions to the average user,” said Ash Pampati, Head of Ecosystem at Aptos Foundation.
With Chainlink Price Feeds seamlessly integrated, the deployment supports even more secure markets. It demonstrates how proven infrastructure, deep liquidity and thriving communities are coming together to drive the next phase of DeFi innovation on Aptos.
A Milestone for Aptos DeFi
The launch of Aave on Aptos reinforces the network’s position as a high-performance home for DeFi. By combining Aptos’ speed, security and developer-first design with Aave’s proven lending infrastructure, this deployment strengthens the Aptos ecosystem from the ground up to enable a truly global, on-chain financial system.
Aave V3 on Aptos is ready to power the next wave of DeFi growth, from individual users to institutions, cementing Aptos as a hub for stablecoins, real-world assets and digital finance innovation.
Welcome to the new era for the Global Trading Engine.
