Aave and Chainlink Launch SVR to Boost Protocol Efficiency

For the initial stage, the implementation of SVR will include assets such as tBTC, LBTC, AAVE, and LINK. The long-term plan, of course, is to expand this to other assets over time. Interestingly enough, the distribution of SVR returns doesnt just go to one party.

For the first six months, 65% of the OEV value returned will be given to the Aave community, while the other 35% will be converted into LINK tokens and given to the community.

This isn‘t just about the revenue share. It’s more about how DeFi is finally finding a smarter way to plug the leaks that were once considered normal. Were talking about a system that can operate more efficiently, more securely, and even more profitably for the entire community involved.

From Code to Policy: Chainlink Bridges Tech and Institutions

Chainlink, on the other hand, has been pretty active lately. On March 24, 2025, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) announced a strategic partnership with Chainlink. The partnership is to drive blockchain innovation and strengthen the regulatory framework in the UAE, while increasing the utility of tokenized assets.

They will also use Chainlinks data feeds and interoperability technology to build a new global standard in the blockchain space.

Think of it like two sides of the same coin. On the one hand, Chainlink is strengthening the foundation of DeFi through a technical partnership with . On the other hand, they are expanding their institutional influence by establishing high-level regulatory cooperation in the Middle East.

Whales Quietly Accumulate LINK as Chainlink Gains Momentum

The presence of SVR and the expansion of Chainlinks influence also seem to be welcomed positively by big players. Since September 2024, wallets holding between 10 thousand and 10 million LINK have added 26 million LINK to their portfolios, according to .

Wallets of this size now control 438.33 million LINK, or approximately 43.8% of the total circulating supply, which is a significant achievement.

Since March 10, the price of LINK has jumped , and this is largely driven by the silent accumulation of major holders and the increasing dominance of LINK talk on social media. In fact, Chainlink just met with US government officials, adding to its weight as a critical infrastructure provider in the next wave of crypto adoption.

Balancing Innovation and Security in a Wild DeFi Landscape

According to Ernesto Boado of BGD Labs, balancing liquidity algorithm optimization with protocol security is a challenge in itself. But moves like SVR are paving the way for a more responsible approach.

In a DeFi world that can sometimes be like a night market—crowded, chaotic, and full of surprises—the presence of systems like this gives hope for the emergence of new, more sustainable “rules of the game.”