Securitize’s collaboration with Wormhole hands asset managers the freedom to shape offerings for any supported blockchain.
Securitize, recognized globally for overseeing more than $1.5 billion in tokenized assets, has adopted Wormhole as the main technology for transferring institutional funds across multiple blockchain networks. The strategy aims to expand liquidity, accessibility, and scale for influential clients. That move introduces flexible paths for shifting investments while encouraging on-chain adoption among large investors.
⚫️ @Securitize Announces the Live Deployment of Wormhole, Enabling Tokenized Funds with Multiple Share Classes on @ethereum, @arbitrum, @avax, @Optimism, and @0xPolygon.
— Wormhole (@wormhole) January 28, 2025
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BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), introduced in March 2024, highlights the growing demand for tokenized finance. By Monday, January 27, 2025, BUIDL stood at $642,156,050 in total assets under management. KKR and Hamilton Lane also embrace Securitize’s platform, revealing how traditional giants are stepping into digital markets.
Wormhole, founded in 2020, has supported a staggering $55 billion in cross-chain volume so far. The platform’s interoperability tools are poised to aid fund investors by enabling near-instant, native asset transfers. That objective aims to serve the evolving appetite for moving holdings into specific networks, letting clients tap fresh liquidity options at remarkable speed.
Cross-Chain Flexibility for Tokenized Funds
Wormhole Foundation reports increasing demand from investors seeking to transfer assets to their preferred networks. Co-founder Robinson Burkey expressed enthusiasm about partnering with Securitize to offer clients and tokenized fund shareholders enhanced flexibility.
“In only a short period of time, we’ve experienced a growing appetite for investors to move assets into their network of choice and are excited to work with Securitize to ensure its clients and their tokenized fund shareholders have the flexibility they want,” said Robinson Burkey, co-founder of Wormhole Foundation.
Securitize’s collaboration with Wormhole hands asset managers the freedom to shape offerings for any supported blockchain. Cross-chain interoperability stands at the core of the approach. That adaptable structure allows each fund to meet the demands of large institutions, inviting more traditional finance players to explore on-chain products without undue complexity.
“On our journey to offer multichain tokenized funds, Wormhole’s interoperability platform provides the necessary tools for institutional-grade security and flexibility. This enables our clients’ tokenized assets, like BlackRock’s BUIDL, to scale seamlessly across new networks, further expanding access and liquidity for investors,” added Carlos Domingo, Co-founder and CEO of Securitize.
Multi-Chain Growth and Future Plans
Major technology providers, including Google Cloud, AMD, Circle, and Uniswap, have embraced Wormhole’s interoperability. Stablecoin issuers Agora and Transfero use it for cross-chain capabilities, and restaking platform Nuffle Labs leverages the same technology. DeFi platform Infinex and liquidity specialist Flow Traders also adopt Wormhole to facilitate multi-chain strategies and broaden market reach.
Securitize remains committed to spurring digital asset adoption by championing the idea of tokenized funds as a gateway to broader participation. Its regulated services include an SEC-registered broker-dealer and a digital transfer agent. Future initiatives likely revolve around connecting institutional products to numerous networks without sacrificing strong security or efficient operations.
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