Aave’s core infrastructure team, BGD Labs, has announced the termination of all contributions effective April 1, raising concerns about the future of the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol amid a looming technical debt crisis. BGD Labs was responsible for developing critical components such as V3, governance, and security frameworks, supporting a total value locked (TVL) of $33.6 billion. Currently, Aave is hiring for roles in React Native and DevOps but has no openings for core protocol engineers, further highlighting the precarious situation as the market remains stagnant with just 38 days left until the departure of those who maintain the codebase.
BGD Labs halts contributions to Aave’s core infrastructure
