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Sign InDecentralized finance (DeFi) giant Aave has achieved a significant milestone, with total deposits in Real World Assets (RWA) reaching $1 billion. A major driver of this growth is the Aave Horizon market, which focuses on tokenized traditional assets and recorded $600 million in deposits by January 2026. The surge in RWA adoption highlights a strategic shift within the protocol to attract institutional-grade capital. Notably, this expansion occurred during a period of substantial outflows from traditional cryptocurrency assets, showcasing the resilience of tokenized finance. By integrating RWAs, Aave is successfully diversifying its revenue streams beyond the volatility of crypto-native markets. Analysts view this achievement as a strong indicator of the growing demand for bridge solutions between traditional finance and blockchain technology.