Centrifuge

At **Meridian 2025**, Graham (@0x4graham) presented on integrating **decentralized Real-World Assets (deRWA)** into the Stellar network. This development could expand Stellar's capabilities beyond traditional digital assets to include tokenized real-world assets like: - Real estate - Commodities - Securities - Other physical assets The integration of deRWA on Stellar would leverage the network's fast, low-cost transactions for asset tokenization and trading. Meridian 2025, Stellar's annual conference in Rio, featured multiple presentations on expanding the ecosystem's DeFi capabilities.

**Decentralized Real World Assets (deRWA) are launching on Stellar** with a $20M initial investment backing. **Two initial products:** - deJTRSY: Short-term US Treasuries - deJAAA: AAA CLO strategy The launch enables **24/7 trading** of institutional-grade assets on Stellar's network. **Key integrations include:** - **Soroswap Finance**: Native DEX trading pairs with instant swaps - **Aquarius DeFi**: Enhanced liquidity layer participation - **Blend Capital**: Borrowing and lending with RWA collateral - **Defindex**: Yield-backed products for retail users **Cross-chain compatibility** maintained through LayerZero's OFT Standard, keeping deRWAs composable across DeFi protocols. This development brings institutional assets directly into Stellar's DeFi ecosystem, offering alternatives to traditional stablecoins for savings and collateral. [Learn more about deRWA on Stellar](http://centrifuge.io/blog/derwa-on-stellar-with-20m-allocation)

Nick Cherney emphasized preparing for blockchain growth through strategic partnerships at RWA Summit. He highlighted Centrifuge as a best-in-class partner who "speaks the Web3 language" during a panel with their CEO. The discussion reflects industry focus on collaboration for mainstream blockchain adoption.

**Apollo Global Partners** has launched ACRDX, providing blockchain-native access to their Diversified Credit Fund through tokenization. The fund offers exposure to: - Corporate direct lending - Asset-backed lending - Performing credit - Dislocated credit **Key Features:** - Institutional-grade standards with real-time data from Chronicle Labs - Cross-chain compatibility via Wormhole - Soon available on Plume Networks as nACRDX Christine Moy from Apollo emphasized their commitment to expanding tokenized access to institutional credit strategies onchain, welcoming Grove as an anchor investor. This launch coincides with a comprehensive **RWA Summit report** from Dune and RWA.xyz teams, providing data-driven insights for builders in the real-world assets space. [Learn more about ACRDX](http://centrifuge.io/blog/acrdx-launch-on-centrifuge)

**Key Discussion Points:** - CEO conversation with Solana Foundation explores bringing institutional assets to the Solana blockchain - Focus on the **future of onchain capital markets** and institutional adoption - Discussion covers the vision for integrating traditional financial assets into decentralized infrastructure **Why This Matters:** Institutional adoption represents a critical phase for blockchain technology. Moving traditional assets onchain could: - Increase market liquidity and accessibility - Reduce settlement times and costs - Bridge traditional finance with decentralized systems **Industry Context:** This aligns with broader trends of asset management firms exploring blockchain integration. Previous discussions have highlighted the impact of **regulatory clarity** and institutional infrastructure development. The conversation provides insights into how Solana positions itself as a platform for institutional-grade financial applications.

The **RWA Summit** kicks off tomorrow in Brooklyn, bringing together builders and traditional institutions to address fundamental issues in finance. Centrifuge CEO emphasizes the event's mission: *"bringing every perspective to have the real conversations needed to move the industry forward."* Key focus areas include: - Whether RWAs have achieved product-market fit - Bridging the gap between traditional finance and DeFi - Rebuilding ETFs onchain The summit features industry leaders discussing the current state and future of real-world assets in crypto, marking its third consecutive year at The William Vale. [Learn more about the summit](https://www.rwasummit.io/brooklyn-2025)

**AI-powered asset management** is taking center stage at the RWA Summit. Martin Quensel will join industry experts including: - Stephanie Rowton from S&P Dow Jones Indices - Melody He from Spartan Group The panel, moderated by Michael Casey, will explore whether we're entering an era where **AI agents handle our financial assets**. This mainstage discussion promises insights into the intersection of artificial intelligence and asset management - a topic gaining significant traction in the financial sector.

**ETFs created a multi-trillion dollar industry** - but what's next for asset management? Centrifuge COO **Jürgen Blumberg** will debate this question at the RWA Summit mainstage alongside market leaders in a panel titled "ETFs vs. Tokenization." **Key advantages of tokenization over traditional ETFs:** - **Always liquid** - breaks the 9-to-5 market hours barrier - **Different liquidity profiles** - not limited to liquid instruments only - **Fully backed fund tokens** - direct access to underlying assets Blumberg, an ETF veteran, sees tokenization as equally profound to the ETF revolution. The **growing onchain investor ecosystem** demands native digital assets, driving strong momentum for tokenized funds. The long-term vision involves **deconstructing the entire fund value chain** - from issuance to reporting - and rebuilding it natively onchain for greater efficiency and transparency.

**Chronicle Labs has launched the VAO Dashboard**, bringing unprecedented transparency to tokenized treasury funds. The new dashboard provides users with **complete visibility** into how asset data is: - Sourced from real-world markets - Verified through cryptographic proofs - Monitored continuously onchain **Key benefits include:** - Enhanced trust in tokenized assets through verifiable data - Real-time monitoring of treasury fund performance - Transparent data sourcing methodology The dashboard initially supports the **JTRSY tokenized treasury fund**, one of the leading products in the space. Users can now track exactly how real-world financial data flows into onchain representations. This launch addresses a critical need in **tokenized finance**: establishing trust through data verification. By making the data pipeline transparent, Chronicle Labs enables investors to verify asset backing independently. [Explore the VAO Dashboard](https://chroniclelabs.org/dashboard/vao/janus-henderson-anemoy-treasury-fund)

**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)