Aave founder Stani Kulechov announced that Aave V4 will support a broader range of collateral categories, enhancing its DeFi offerings. The new version will allow users to utilize not only cryptocurrencies but also stocks, ETFs, various funds, bonds, fixed-income products, private credit, real estate, mortgages, commodities, and accounts receivable as collateral. This expansion aims to diversify the assets that can be leveraged within the Aave ecosystem, potentially attracting a wider user base and increasing liquidity.