The result is one price series per asset, but the weekend figure is not a quote from an open exchange. The weekend price reflects derivatives trading rather than actual transactions on closed exchanges , as Bitcoinist noted. That distinction matters for any protocol that relies on the figure to manage risk.
Delivery runs through two products. Lending protocols can read prices published directly onchain through Data Feeds, while trading platforms and prediction markets can use Data Streams for faster updates, which also flag the current market session so apps can adjust risk settings.
Aave Uses the Feeds on Horizon
Aave is using Chainlink 24/7 Data Feeds to price tokenized RWAs used as collateral within its institutional lending platform Horizon, starting with high-volume U.S. equities. Horizon, which launched in August 2025, lets institutions borrow stablecoins against tokenized assets, and RWA collateral is restricted to qualified users approved by asset issuers.
Reliable weekend pricing matters because collateral values need to stay current to manage liquidation risk, even when stock exchanges are offline. Chainlink describes Aave as the largest DeFi protocol by total value locked, and the service builds on an earlier product line. In January 2026, Chainlink introduced 24/5 US stock and ETF pricing covering pre-market, regular, post-market and overnight sessions. That 24/5 service provides delayed pricing for nearly half of all tokenized stocks across six blockchains, representing over $1.6 billion in value.
Some details remain open. Not every supported asset or every Aave market is necessarily using the new references yet , according to CoinTurk, and the complete asset list and practical rollout details for Aave remain to be confirmed. On the market reaction, $LINK rose about 4% to $11.76 in 24 hours , per one market report, though CoinTurk found no noticeable response in $LINK or AAVE market data linked to the launch as of October 31. The two reports reflect different time windows and sources.
Sources
Chainlink: Introducing Chainlink 24/7
Bitcoinist: Chainlink Launches Weekend Pricing for Tokenized Assets, Alongside Aave
Tech Report: Chainlink Launches 24/7 Pricing for Tokenized Assets