The Centrifuge DAO is considering two proposals to guide funding requests from its growing Treasury:
CP128: Introduces milestone-based funding for requests over $50K and updates the funding template for improved accountability and security.
CP130: Aims to direct Treasury funds towards proposals with the highest return and impact, aligning with Centrifuge's mission and goals.
Both proposals are currently open for voting on OpenSquare. These measures seek to enhance the effectiveness and transparency of Treasury fund allocation, supporting projects that build, grow, and educate within the Centrifuge ecosystem.
Vote now to shape the future of Centrifuge's resource allocation.
The Centrifuge Treasury is growing steadily, fully controlled by the DAO. These two proposals guide those looking to build, grow, and educate on how to effectively request funding from the Centrifuge Treasury. Here are the details: ⚫ CP128: Amendments to CP2 Component This
S&P 500 Index Fund Goes On-Chain Through Centrifuge Partnership
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S&P 500 Index Announces Blockchain Integration
S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced plans to bring the S&P 500 index on-chain, marking a significant step in traditional finance's integration with blockchain technology. Cameron Drinkwater, Chief Product Officer at S&P Dow Jones Indices, confirmed the initiative to tokenize the world's most recognized financial index. Key points: - First major traditional index to embrace blockchain integration - Aims to make trusted benchmarks accessible to all investors - Represents convergence of DeFi and traditional finance - Official announcement made at RWA Summit For more details, see the [official press release](https://okt.to/ijDVxQ)
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Centrifuge is advancing toward $2B in total assets financed, marked by significant institutional adoption: - Janus Henderson ($300B+ AUM) brings their top CLO ETF team onchain - $1B allocation into a single onchain strategy via Grove Finance - $444M+ already deployed in tokenized Treasuries The team behind the world's largest CLO ETF ($21B AUM) is launching an onchain fund offering AAA credit and real yield without wrappers. Grove Finance, incubated in the Sky Ecosystem, provides the infrastructure for this initiative. This expansion represents a strategic shift beyond T-Bills toward higher yields and more sophisticated financial tools. [Read the full announcement](https://centrifuge.io/blog/centrifuge-janus-henderson-grove-tokenized-aaa-clo-fund)
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