币界网报道：Aave's native token AAVE surged over 10% to $260, marking its highest level since early 2022, as demand for decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platforms continues to grow. The rally comes amid increasing total value locked (TVL) across DeFi protocols, with Aave's TVL surpassing $15 billion this week. Analysts attribute the price jump to renewed institutional interest in DeFi yield products and anticipation of Aave's upcoming V4 upgrade, which promises enhanced capital efficiency and cross-chain functionality. The platform recently expanded its GHO stablecoin offerings across multiple chains, including Ethereum, Polygon, and Avalanche. Aave founder Stani Kulechov noted the protocol is seeing record borrowing activity, particularly for leveraged yield farming strategies. The broader DeFi sector has gained 35% in TVL since January, with Aave maintaining its position as the second-largest lending protocol behind MakerDAO. Market observers suggest the current rally may face resistance near the $300 level, where significant sell orders accumulated during the 2021 bull market. However, with Ethereum's Dencun upgrade expected to reduce transaction costs, analysts predict sustained growth for Aave and other DeFi blue chips throughout 2024.