At the Ondo Summit, Ondo Finance introduced its Layer-1 blockchain, Ondo Chain, aiming to address the challenges of tokenizing Real World Assets (RWAs).
The launch comes shortly after the unveiling of Ondo Global Markets, signaling the company’s goal to merge traditional finance with decentralized systems.
Backed by major firms like Franklin Templeton and WisdomTree, Ondo Chain seeks to tackle issues like high fees and regulatory concerns while enhancing security. Validators will stake RWAs instead of volatile tokens, attracting institutional interest.
A surprise appearance by Donald Trump Jr. highlighted the growing political significance of digital assets. His family’s DeFi project, World Liberty Financial, purchased a large amount of ONDO tokens, reflecting confidence in the platform’s future.
Ondo’s broader strategy includes plans to tokenize U.S. Treasury funds on the XRP Ledger, aiming to expand RWA adoption across multiple blockchains. As the RWA market nears $17 billion, Ondo Finance is positioning itself as a major player in the space.
The hype around blockchain gaming has taken a noticeable dip, but industry insiders suggest the lull may signal something positive: maturation.
Central banks are beginning to explore how programmable blockchain tools could reshape the execution of monetary policy.
JPMorgan has quietly taken a step toward public blockchain integration by settling a tokenized U.S. Treasury transaction outside its private infrastructure for the first time.
Thailand is preparing to issue $150 million in digital investment tokens, opening up access to government bonds for everyday citizens through blockchain technology.