What are Aave and AAVE?
Aave is a decentralized, non-custodial liquidity protocol. In simple terms, users can supply assets to shared liquidity, while borrowers can access liquidity by providing collateral that exceeds the amount borrowed.
AAVE is the native governance token of the Aave Protocol. In Aave Protocol governance, AAVE token holders can vote on proposals or delegate voting power to others. AAVE is an ERC-20 token deployed on Ethereum.
How to buy AAVE in the US
In the Crypto.com App, the buying flow is:
- Create your account, then complete identity verification.
- Fund your account.
- Tap 'Buy', search for Aave and select AAVE.
- Choose your US dollar (USD) amount and payment method, review the quote and tap 'Confirm'.
Trading is subject to account verification and eligibility.
What payment methods can I use for AAVE?
US users can fund an AAVE purchase in several ways:
- Bank transfer: Deposit US dollars into your USD Fiat Wallet. ACH and wire transfers are listed for US-based users, and depositing USD can help avoid foreign exchange fees.
- Debit card: Use a linked debit card if available for your account.
- Apple Pay or Google Pay: Use supported digital wallet options.
- Existing crypto: Transfer crypto into your Crypto.com App wallet and use it for the purchase.
Check the available payment methods in the App before confirming.
Can I buy less than one AAVE?
No. You don’t need to buy a whole AAVE token. Cryptocurrencies are highly divisible, and US users can purchase fractional amounts of AAVE from as little as US$1. Enter the amount you want to spend, then review the order details before confirming.




