aave Kraken Eyes 15% Stake in Aave as DeFi's Largest Lender Previews Aavenomics 3.0 Buyback Overhaul Kraken is negotiating a 15% stake in Aave at $385M. Founder Stani Kulechov counters with Aavenomics 3.0 — an automated buyback that directs 100% of protocol revenue to AAVE holders.