Aave Labs Founder Stani Kulechov Confirms No New Token Will Be Created for Horizon

Aave Labs founder Stani Kulechov has confirmed that no new token will be created for Horizon, Aave's initiative to integrate real-world assets into decentralized finance.

Aave Labs founder Stani Kulechov has confirmed that no new token will be created for Horizon, Aave's initiative to integrate real-world assets into decentralized finance.

According to Kulechov's Mar. 16 post on X, the Aave (AAVE) DAO has reached a clear consensus against launching an additional token for Horizon, and the development team will respect this decision. Horizon was announced on Mar. 13 as a means of integrating RWAs into DeFi while also meeting institutional standards.

"Overall consensus across the Aave DAO is that there is no interest on other tokens. The consensus will be respected, Aave DAO is a real DAO. RWA exploration will continue once a right approach is found.There is only $AAVE."

The proposal featured a revenue-sharing model and a possible 15% token allocation to the Aave DAO. A new token, according to many in the community, could weaken AAVE's value and shift focus from its role as the ecosystem's primary governance and utility asset.

Prominent developers and community members, including DeFi researcher Bendik Kristiansen, Aave Grants Program lead Sam McKenzie and Aave Optimism contributor Martin Slaettener, have expressed concerns. They suggested that alternative strategies should be used to generate income and liquidity for the Aave treasury.

Kulechov has responded by stating that Aave Labs would honor the DAO's position and move forward without issuing a new token. In addition, he emphasized that the Aave DAO functions as a completely decentralized organization in which community members make governance decisions.

"We will respect the Aave community's decision and Horizon will launch without a new token, and we will continue exploring the best approaches to integrate RWAs into Aave. Aave is a true DAO where the community decides. All Aave community members are welcome to join the discussion on Aave's governance portal."

Given that the token proposal has been scrapped, Horizon's future is still uncertain. The project's initial goal was to connect DeFi and institutional finance by enabling tokenized money market funds to be pledged as security for stablecoin loans.

It is to be developed as a licensed instance of Aave under the Avara umbrella, ensuring regulatory compliance while preserving DeFi's efficiency and transparency.

Aave's prospective entry into RWAs aligns with the industry's explosive growth. According to data from RWA.xyz, the on-chain RWA value increased 19% in the last month to $18.63 billion. The value of on-chain treasuries alone has risen 400% in the past year to $4.26 billion.

Tokenized assets continue to register major investments from leading institutions such as BlackRock. On Mar. 13, BUIDL, BlackRock's tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, surpassed $1 billion. According to analysts, the RWA market has the potential to grow to $16 trillion in the next decade, highlighting its potential as a major force in global finance.