DeFi Yields Outpacing Conventional Assets

**The real value of onchain assets isn't just tokenization - it's what you can do with them.** Centrifuge CEO shared insights on the **TokenizedPod** about the fundamental question driving their platform: *"Once an asset is onchain, the most interesting question is what you can do with it."* **Key developments:** - Building **open, multichain infrastructure** to unlock asset utility - Launching **deRWA tokens** that make RWAs programmable collateral - Enabling **"broader utility, growth, and leverage"** across DeFi **Why this matters:** Most platforms focus on getting assets onchain. Centrifuge focuses on what happens next - turning tokenized real-world assets into **active, programmable collateral** that works across all of DeFi. This approach transforms static tokens into **dynamic financial tools** that can generate yield, provide liquidity, and create leverage opportunities throughout the decentralized finance ecosystem. *The shift from tokenization to utilization represents the next phase of RWA evolution.*

**Centrifuge joins major coalition** including AUSD, LayerZero, MoonPay, and EtherFi to expand collateral backing for AUSD on Hyperliquid. **Key developments:** - Access to Janus Henderson Anemoy AAA CLO Fund (JAAA) and Treasury Fund (JTRSY) on HyperEVM - Institutional-grade credit backing for AUSD stablecoin - Enhanced yield passthrough to Hyperliquid ecosystem **Potential impact:** With $5B in USDH volume and equal allocation between funds, the ecosystem could generate up to **$225M annually** in additional revenue. This partnership leverages institutional-quality assets to strengthen USDH's value proposition in the competitive stablecoin market.

**Centrifuge is developing comprehensive infrastructure** to make real-world assets liquid, composable, and accessible onchain. The platform goes beyond simple tokenization to create: - **Open, universal infrastructure** for asset management - **Real-time transparency** for tokenized asset performance - **Composable solutions** that work across the ecosystem This approach provides both asset managers and investors with **onchain visibility** into how their tokenized assets are performing, marking a significant shift from traditional finance infrastructure.

**Centrifuge operates as a community-governed protocol** through its DAO structure. **Key governance features:** - $CFG token holders control protocol direction - Transparent voting process (onchain and offchain) - Community decides on protocol upgrades and treasury allocations - Every CFG holder has voting rights **Getting involved:** Token holders can participate in governance decisions that shape the protocol's future. The process ensures democratic control over Centrifuge's development. [Learn more about Centrifuge governance](https://gov.centrifuge.io/)

**RWA Summit** returns to Brooklyn's William Vale hotel September 16-17 for its third consecutive year as the flagship event where crypto and capital markets leaders converge. **Key speakers include:** - Centrifuge CEO tackling whether RWAs have achieved product-market fit - COO Jürgen Blumberg exploring onchain ETF rebuilding The summit focuses on **tokenized real-world assets** and bridging traditional finance with DeFi. Attendees can network at the Centrifuge Lounge across both days. **Request invite:** [rwasummit.io/brooklyn-2025](https://www.rwasummit.io/brooklyn-2025)