---
title: "Aave survived $8.45B in withdrawals, but risk questions remain"
url: https://thecoingazette.com/aave-survived-8-45b-in-withdrawals-but-risk-questions-remain/
date: 2026-06-19
modified: 2026-06-19
author: "Coin Gazette Editorial"
description: "Aave handled $8.45 billion in withdrawals without freezing funds, but the episode raised fresh questions about hidden risks in DeFi lending."
categories:
  - "Defi"
tags:
  - "Aave"
  - "Defi"
  - "Learn"
word_count: 21
---

# Aave survived $8.45B in withdrawals, but risk questions remain

Aave handled $8.45 billion in withdrawals without freezing funds, but the episode raised fresh questions about hidden risks in DeFi lending.