Aave

Aave · Launch Video Breakdown: Hook, Pacing & Motion Design

Aave V3 got a brand new look. The DeFi protocol refreshes its interface while keeping the same lending and borrowing core.

Consumer & AppsLaunchSeptember 17, 2026@aave
0:00 · The Hook · Brand & Version Reveal
0:00 / 0:00

Scene-by-scene timeline & spoken transcript

  1. The Hook

    Brand & Version Reveal

    “(No spoken dialogue — High-energy audio riser leading into a sub-bass drop/impact at 0:01, establishing a futuristic, rhythmic pulse.)”

    On screen
    aave v3 Got a brand new look...
    Camera
    Static, centered framing on text elements.
    Motion
    Text appears with a subtle, quick fade-in and scale-up animation. The 'v3' badge slides in from the right. 'Got a brand new look...' fades in below.
  2. Product Reveal

    Interface Overview & Feature Highlight

    “(No spoken dialogue — Clean, futuristic electronic score with a driving rhythmic pulse. A significant sub-bass impact occurs at 0:05.)”

    On screen
    aave Dashboard Markets Governance Savings Staking More ... Aave V4 Bridge GHO Swap 0x56...2c26 Core Instance v3 Main Ethereum market with the largest selection of assets and yield options Net worth $0 Net APY Available rewards $0 CLAIM VIEW TRANSACTIONS Your supplies Nothing supplied yet Your borrows E-Mode DISABLED Nothing borrowed yet Assets to supply All Categories Hide — Show assets with 0 balance Asset USDT Wallet balance 0 APY 3.41% Can be collateral Supply Assets to Borrow All Categories Hide — To borrow you need to supply any asset to be used as collateral. Asset GHO Available 0 APY, variable 4.08% Borrow Details Core v3 Net Worth $24.5K Net APY 3.5% Available Rewards $1.2K Claim Balance $4,900.00 APY 3.30% Collateral $2,900.00 ASSET USDT WALLET BALANCE 8,250 $8,250.00 APY 3.85% COLLATERAL Swap Withdraw cbBTC 0.145 $13,920.00 0.42% Swap Withdraw USDC 1,125 4.21% Supported Supply cbBTC 0.018 0.42% Supported Supply
    Camera
    The camera pans and zooms across the Aave V3 interface, highlighting different sections and data points.
    Motion
    Smooth, controlled camera movements (pans and zooms) reveal UI elements. Data points animate in, and interactive elements like toggles and buttons are briefly highlighted with subtle glows or state changes.
  3. Feature Teaser

    Interactive Workflow Demonstration

    “(No spoken dialogue — The electronic score continues, maintaining its rhythmic drive.)”

    On screen
    aave Dashboard Markets Governance Savings Staking Bridge GHO Swap 0x127...59A8 Back USD Coin USDC Asset on Core Reserve size $1.94B Available liquidity $36.88M Utilization rate 98.10% Oracle price $1.00 Supply 77% Total Supplied $2.06M of $2.50M APY 3.36% 10.73M of 100M USDC Your Position Available to supply 0.004932 USDC Supply $10.00 Available to borrow 10 USDC Borrow $10.00 Max LTV 75% Liquidation threshold 78% Liquidation penalty 4.5% Borrow 84% Total Borrowed $1.90M of $2.25M Borrow Cap $2.25B APY 4.08% 10.73M of 100M USDC Supply USDC Amount 0 USDC Available to supply: 10,000 % Max $0.00 Supply APY 1.50% Collateralization Enabled Network fee $0.00 Supply 900 USDC $900.00 Network fee $0.14 Supplied Successfully You supplied 200 USDC Transition date October 9, 2023, 2:39PM Network fee $0.14 Block 12345 Review Transaction Done
    Camera
    The camera focuses on specific UI interactions, simulating a user workflow. It zooms into a modal window and tracks the input and confirmation process.
    Motion
    UI elements animate in response to simulated user input. A modal window slides in, text fields populate with a typing effect, and a success message appears with a checkmark animation, followed by a quick fade-out of the entire UI.
  4. Feature Teaser

    Impactful Metric Display

    “(No spoken dialogue — The electronic score builds slightly in intensity, emphasizing the reveal of large numbers.)”

    On screen
    $29,800,000,000 Total Deposits on aave v3 $1,444,170,899 Total Deposits on aave v3 $12,200,000,000 Total Borrowed on aave v3
    Camera
    Static, centered framing on large numerical text.
    Motion
    Large numbers animate with a rapid, glitchy, and bouncy counter effect, emphasizing their magnitude. The text 'Total Deposits/Borrowed on Aave V3' fades in below.
  5. Call to Action

    Final Call to Action & Brand Outro

    “(No spoken dialogue — The electronic score resolves with a final flourish, ending cleanly.)”

    On screen
    Try it today. app.aave.com aave v3
    Camera
    Static, centered framing on text and brand mascot.
    Motion
    Call to action text fades in, accompanied by the Aave ghost mascot animating with a subtle bounce. The final frame shows the Aave logo and V3 badge with the ghost mascot, fading out to a clean background.

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