Aave has officially onboarded syrupUSDT, a yield-bearing version of Tether’s USDT developed by Maple Finance, to its Plasma market, reaching its $150M supply cap within minutes of launch. The addition marks the latest step in Aave’s strategy to integrate institutional-grade credit products across its ecosystem.
According to the proposal authored by Aave Chan Initiative (ACI), syrupUSDT offers a non-cyclical yield component derived from short-term fixed loans issued by Maple’s institutional borrowers.
The asset is enabled for collateral use but cannot be borrowed, ensuring stable liquidity without exposure to leverage risks.
The Plasma network, which centers on USDT-based assets, was identified as a natural fit for syrupUSDT due to its Tether-aligned design. The product introduces new yield dynamics to Aave’s markets by combining USDT’s widespread liquidity with Maple’s credit infrastructure.
Listing activity mirrors syrupUSDC’s earlier addition to Aave’s Core market, reinforcing the broader integration of Maple’s products across the protocol.
Institutional liquidity meets onchain lending
The rollout directly follows Aave’s collaboration with Maple Finance announced two days ago. October 21st.
That partnership marked the beginning of a coordinated effort to bring institutional credit to decentralized finance, merging Maple’s real-world lending framework with Aave’s liquidity base.
Recent developments point to a broader shift in DeFi toward credit-based and more structured lending models. The swift $150M cap fill suggests growing institutional demand for stable, yield-bearing assets operating within defined risk and compliance frameworks.
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