ACI × Aave — All‑Partners Staker Rewards

One claim. All partners. Stake‑aligned.

Rewards for AAVE stakers and Aave suppliers across partner assets and networks. The snapshot is complete and the claim window is set. Rewards are paid in AAVE and auto‑staked to mint stkAAVE at claim.

Snapshot
2025‑09‑10 00:00 UTC
No fund movement required
Claim window
Opens 2025‑09‑20 · Closes 2025‑11‑20
All times in UTC
Reward asset
AAVE → stkAAVE (auto‑stake)
Cooldown rules apply
Status
Live
Use only official ACI/Aave links

Networks covered

Sonic Base Arbitrum Optimism BNB Chain Gnosis Linea Avalanche

The event recognizes Aave V3 activity on the networks above during the snapshot window.

Partner assets

weETH (Ether.fi) rsETH / KERNEL (Kelp) ezETH / REZ (Renzo) eUSDe & eBTC (Ethena) eUSDe PT (Pendle) sUSD (Synthetix) EURe (Angle) fdUSD (First Digital) cbBTC (Coinbase) PAXG (Paxos)

Supplies of these assets on Aave receive a defined boost in the Partner Boost pool.

Eligibility

  • Held stkAAVE during the snapshot window; or
  • Supplied assets on Aave V3 on the covered networks
  • Boost applies to supplies of the listed partner assets on Aave
  • Minimum time‑weighted balance (TWAB) threshold

Rewards

  • Rewards are paid in AAVE and auto‑staked to mint stkAAVE
  • Budget split: Staker 50%, Supply 40%, Partner Boost 10%
  • Per‑address caps limit concentration
  • Merkle distributor enables single‑transaction claim

Safety & fairness

  • No credit for recursive loops — net usage only
  • Sybil gates and quality checks are enforced
  • Included markets are vetted by risk providers
  • Security: ACI/Aave never request keys; always verify domains
Your benefits
  • Immediate credit: AAVE is auto‑staked to mint stkAAVE to your address on claim.
  • Single‑click claim: one transaction using a Merkle proof—no manual calculations.
  • Chain coverage: claim independently on every enabled network where you’re eligible.
  • Full transparency: the portal shows your amount and transaction receipt after confirmation.
Boost multipliers
  • LST/LRT (weETH · rsETH · ezETH): +20%
  • BTC & Synths (cbBTC · eBTC · eUSDe PT): +15%
  • Stables (sUSD · EURe · fdUSD): +10%
  • Metals & others (PAXG, etc.): +10%
Claim checklist
  • Connect your wallet: and verify the address on screen.
  • Select a supported network: that matches where you staked or supplied.
  • Load eligibility: the portal fetches your Merkle proof and amount automatically.
  • Press Claim Rewards: and confirm the transaction in your wallet.
  • Wait for confirmation: then view the transaction hash and block in the receipt card.
  • Repeat on other networks: if you’re eligible elsewhere.

Allocation at a glance

Staker Track — 50% Supply Track — 40% Partner Boost — 10%
Budget split is fixed as shown.

FAQ

Do I need to move funds now to qualify?

No. The snapshot is already taken. If you met the criteria during the window, you can claim within the dates above.

What do I receive when I claim?

You receive AAVE that is auto‑staked in the Safety Module, minting stkAAVE to your wallet. Cooldown rules apply.

How is my allocation calculated?

Three pools (Staker, Supply, Partner Boost) are distributed pro‑rata to time‑weighted activity (TWAB) with caps and anti‑gaming filters.

Is there a deadline to claim?

Yes. Claims close on 2025‑11‑20 23:59 UTC. Unclaimed rewards are returned to the DAO treasury.

Partner spotlights

Ether.fi — weETH Deep LST liquidity on Aave with clear strategies for leveraged staking and conservative collateral.
Kelp — rsETH / KERNEL Restaking collateral with dynamic yields, supported listings and emissions administration.
Renzo — ezETH / REZ Restaking exposure with parameters tuned for Aave markets.
Ethena — eUSDe / eBTC Synthetic dollar and BTC assets; integrations with Pendle for fixed‑maturity strategies.
Pendle — eUSDe PT Principal tokens enabling fixed‑yield strategies compatible with Aave risk controls.
Synthetix — sUSD Stable settlement asset on Optimism aligned with emissions management.
Angle — EURe / Merkl Euro stable and incentives rail used for distribution.
First Digital — fdUSD BNB Chain liquidity aligned with Aave emissions management.
Coinbase — cbBTC BTC wrapper onboarding for Base and Mainnet with e‑mode pairings.
Paxos — PAXG Tokenized gold collateral with conservative parameters.

Timeline

  • T‑14 → T‑0: Snapshot window (28 days) ends two days before open.
  • T: Claim site is live and Merkle roots are published.
  • T+14: Mid‑window recap and partner spotlight thread.
  • T+60: Claims close and unclaimed rewards are swept.

Implementation

  • TWAB indexing across chains for stkAAVE and Aave V3 supplies.
  • Per‑asset boosts applied at aggregation time.
  • Merkle distributor contracts; single‑transaction claims.
  • Open‑sourced scoring scripts and audit links.

Security notice

You do not need to send tokens or share private keys to receive rewards. ACI and Aave never request keys or seed phrases.