Aave DAO and Aave Labs are embroiled in a conflict regarding the control of CoW Swap frontend fees and intellectual property rights. The fees, which amount to $10 million annually, are currently directed to Aave Labs. However, representatives from the DAO are advocating for the transfer of all Aave intellectual property, branding, and frontend assets to be under DAO technology control. Aave Labs, on the other hand, asserts its ownership over the website and brand, while the DAO maintains control over the smart contracts. The disagreement intensified as Aave Labs initiated a snapshot vote during the holiday period, a move criticized by some as being too hasty. This dispute underscores the ongoing challenges and tensions related to asset control and governance within decentralized projects.