The discussion primarily revolved around the proposal by Shane for the creation of a Multi-chain IDO Launchpad by Aave to increase the utility of the $AAVE token¹. The idea was to require investors to hold a minimum amount of $AAVE to gain early access to IDOs, which Shane believed would increase the demand for $AAVE tokens, add value for new and existing token holders, and strengthen the multi-chain Aave community¹. However, Neptune raised concerns about the potential for attracting speculators rather than users into the AAVE ecosystem and questioned the need for an IDO platform to educate community members about new projects³.

The discussion further delved into the potential downsides of the IDO mechanism. Neptune expressed disapproval of the IDO mechanism, arguing that it could exclude many participants who do not have the funds to stake large amounts of AAVE and could be used to artificially inflate the AAVE price³. Shane acknowledged these risks but suggested that AAVE token holders could still benefit indirectly from the IDO mechanism through increased token value⁵. They also proposed that all AAVE token holders could be granted IDO access, with restrictions on participation levels⁵.

The discussion concluded with IDecentralized expressing skepticism about the need for an IDO mechanism and praising the Aave team for their innovation⁶. Shane agreed with IDecentralized's praise for the Aave team and expressed their commitment to the platform⁷. The topic of a controversial figure who had made dramatic statements about Ethereum was also briefly touched upon by EzR3aL and Shane ^9,10. Overall, the discussion provided a comprehensive exploration of the potential benefits and drawbacks of introducing an IDO Launchpad to the Aave platform.