No hackers, no exploits—Aave is going through an internal collapse scarier than a bear market. Key tech pillar BGD Labs has left, governance pioneer ACI announced a split, and risk management partner Chaos Labs cut ties. Three core service providers have collectively exited, exposing a direct clash between the founder's will and decentralized governance. Aave Labs, holding 23% of the token voting power, is forcefully pushing the V4 transition. Service providers, left without a voice and facing increasing legal risks, had no choice but to vote with their feet. For a DeFi leader, troubles don’t always come from the market. Sometimes, the most fatal risks come from within.