Aave V4 Unveils Cross-Chain Liquidity Layer and Real World Asset Integration At the heart of the Aave V4 update is the introduction of a Cross-Chain Liquidity Layer (CCLL), which enables seamless asset transfers across supported blockchain networks. This feature is designed to enhance the protocol's operational fluidity and facilitate greater interoperability within the DeFi ecosystem. Additionally, Aave has announced plans to integrate Real World Assets (RWAs) with its native stablecoin, GHO. This integration, developed in partnership with Chainlink, aims to expand the utility and adoption of GHO, which currently has a market valuation of $49 million. Aave's 2030 Strategic Roadmap Alongside the Aave V4 launch, the platform has unveiled its ambitious 2030 strategic roadmap. This comprehensive plan outlines Aave's long-term vision and the key initiatives it intends to pursue over the next several years. The roadmap includes enhancements to the GHO stablecoin, such as improvements to the liquidation engine and the implementation of an emergency redemption mechanism to address potential depegging scenarios. Aave also plans to transition from a retroactive to a proactive funding model, with a proposed budget of 15 million GHO and 25,000 stkAAVE for research, development, and security audits in the first year. Aave's Commitment to Decentralization and Community Engagement Aave Labs has emphasized that the protocol's governance will remain decentralized, encouraging broad participation from developers and community members in shaping the platform's future. The team has welcomed feedback and contributions from the community, with plans to revise the Aave Governance Framework based on community input.