The discussion revolved around the governance framework for UI/UX upgrades to the Aave app, an open-source decentralized ecosystem of smart contracts running on several EVM networks. MarcZeller proposed a new framework to standardize the process of integrating third-party services into the Aave app, such as wallets, on-ramps, notification systems, and portfolio trackers. The governance process would involve a governance thread open for at least 5 days, followed by a snapshot vote with a starting voting period of 24h in the future and at least 3 days open vote period¹. Superproduct suggested linking a GitHub issue to the snapshot post and all relevant information².

However, AaveCompanies announced the deprecation of the current UI/UX framework and governance process, citing difficulties for integrators and inefficient evolution of the user interface. They believe that removing the process will improve the App interface in the long run. Prospective integrators were advised to contact them via email at integratorsAave.com to discuss the process for integrations. Despite the changes, the Aave App remains fully open source, allowing any developer to contribute to its improvement and build a front-end for the Aave Protocol³. This highlights the power of DeFi and the commitment to maintaining an open and collaborative development environment.