Aave’s decentralized autonomous organization has approved a proposal to extend its GHO stablecoin to Base and Arbitrum, marking a broader push for the token across major Ethereum Layer-2 networks. The decision is intended to make GHO more usable in faster, lower-cost DeFi environments.

The move adds two of the most active scaling networks to GHO’s reach, potentially increasing access for traders, lenders, and liquidity providers who use Aave’s ecosystem. By deploying on Base and Arbitrum, Aave is positioning GHO for wider circulation beyond its original home network.

GHO is designed to function as a dollar-pegged asset within Aave’s protocol, and expanding its footprint could help strengthen its role in decentralized finance. The governance vote reflects continued interest in building stablecoin utility across Layer-2 platforms as users look for cheaper transaction costs and faster settlement.

The expansion also highlights how DAO-led governance continues to shape major DeFi projects. Rather than relying on a central management team, Aave’s token holders approved the rollout through a formal proposal process, underscoring the protocol’s community-driven structure.