Looking toward 2025, Aave’s trajectory appears promising, driven by several key developments and market trends. In 2024, it hit a record $35 billion in net deposits, surpassing its previous highs and reinforcing its dominance in DeFi lending. The upcoming Aave V4, part of the ambitious "Aave 2030" vision, is set for a full release by mid-2025. This upgrade promises enhanced liquidity management, a new borrowing module, and deeper integration with Aave’s stablecoin, GHO, which could boost efficiency and user adoption. GHO itself is expanding cross-chain, with plans to launch on Base and Avalanche in early 2025 after its Arbitrum debut, potentially strengthening Aave’s ecosystem as stablecoin demand grows.