[Aave Becomes the First Lending Protocol with RWA Deposits Exceeding $1 Billion] According to official data, the decentralized lending protocol Aave has become the first lending protocol with real-world asset (RWA) deposits exceeding $1 billion, marking a further acceleration in the integration of on-chain finance with traditional assets. The RWA sector has seen rapid growth in recent years, with institutional funds continuously flowing in, driving the expansion of products such as on-chain treasury bonds and credit assets. This also reflects the market's growing demand for compliant on-chain assets and yield-generating products.