Woofun AI reports that Aave is extending its protocol capabilities via Aave V4 to include real-world assets, specifically targeting the approximately $4.6 trillion global securities lending market. The initiative allows users to deposit tokenized equities, such as AAPL and TSLA, as collateral or lending assets. This on-chain mechanism enables participants to retain the full lending interest rate, contrasting with traditional brokerages like Robinhood and Charles Schwab that retain 50%-85% of borrowing fees while returning minimal earnings to users. The model aims to provide transparent pricing, dynamic rate adjustments, and reduced intermediary costs within a sector generating roughly $35 billion in annual revenue.