Aave, the largest decentralized lending protocol, is integrating Maple’s institutional-grade, yield-bearing assets into its markets through a new strategic partnership. > The collaboration starts with the launch of Maple’s syrupUSDT token on Aave’s Plasma instance, with plans to expand across core markets. > The move aims to stabilize borrowing demand, improve capital efficiency, and connect Aave’s deep liquidity with Maple’s network of institutional allocators and borrowers. > Aave founder Stani Kulechov said the integration “brings together Maple’s high-quality assets with Aave’s unmatched scale.”