AAVE, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) asset, crossed the $300 mark for the first time in three years.The surge in AAVE's market value is driven by long-dormant tokens being transferred back into circulation by top holders.The Balancer V3 upgrade, integrating Aave's yield infrastructure, has improved liquidity and trading efficiency in DeFi.However, risks remain as the sustainability of AAVE's rally depends on whales' actions.