This week, the real world asset (RWA) space saw landmark moves from both legacy institutions and emerging blockchain leaders. BlackRock announced the tokenization of a $150B Treasury fund, Deloitte forecasted $4 trillion in tokenized real estate by 2035, and Plume inked a major partnership with Sony’s public blockchain Soneium. While institutional infrastructure continues to grow, Plume’s CEO reminded the industry that true institutional capital in RWAfi is still years away—a timely reality check amid the hype.

The global push toward real world asset (RWA) tokenization continues to gain steam, with both institutional players and regulators making strategic moves to support blockchain-based finance. This week, the SEC's Crypto Task Force explores cross-border regulation with El Salvador, while BlackRock’s Larry Fink doubles down on his $19 trillion tokenization market vision. Meanwhile, Plume Network strengthens its legal leadership, and Midas RWA platform reports significant TVL growth, reflecting steady capital inflow into tokenized asset platforms.

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Plume's participation at Web3 Festival in Hong Kong marked a major milestone in our journey to advance Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi). Across panels, side events, and private gatherings, the week reflected Hong Kong's growing importance as a global hub for tokenization and forward-thinking crypto policy.

Earlier this month, I concluded my public service, which began in August 2009. Following the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), the CFTC was tasked with regulating the global OTC derivatives market. This market had contributed to the failures of AIG, Bear Stearns, and Lehman Brothers. The GFC had caused economic convulsions that led to millions of job losses and trillions of dollars in economic losses.

Tokenization of real world assets (RWAs) continues its global surge as governments, asset managers, and protocol builders take tangible steps to bring traditional finance onchain. This week, Argentina announced a regulatory sandbox focused on digital securities, while BlackRock’s CEO called for all assets to be traded on blockchain. These milestones come alongside new ETF approvals in the U.S., the rollout of RWA-backed stablecoins, and increasing momentum across Asia’s liquidity hubs.

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This week’s headlines confirm that real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is becoming the defining growth story of Web3 in 2025. While broader crypto markets react to geopolitical risk and regulatory uncertainty, RWAs are standing out as the most resilient—and increasingly, the most attractive—corner of the blockchain economy.

Plume, the first fully integrated blockchain and ecosystem built specifically for Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi), has announced that Matrixdock, a leading tokenized real world asset platform from Asia, will be launching on Plume to introduce access to their fully backed, tokenized gold token XAUm.

Discover how Aconomy, in partnership with Plume, is bringing their fully decentralized P2P marketplace for RWAs to turn tangible assets into liquid instruments within RWAfi.

While the first wave of real-world assets (RWAs) onchain has focused on traditional financial instruments, Plume is expanding the horizon of tokenization to include exotic assets that create unique yield opportunities derived from tangible value.

Plume, the first fully integrated blockchain and ecosystem built specifically for Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi), today announced that Paimon Finance, a pioneer in RWA tokenization and Binance Most Valuable Builder Season 8 incubatee, will be launching on Plume to expand access to the underlying asset, Blackstone Private Credit Fund (BCRED), in addition to their tokenized Airbus A320 aircraft leasing deal.

Plume's mission is to transform how RWAs function in digital markets by making them as seamless, flexible, and composable as any crypto-native assetThis investment will accelerate Plume’s development of its full-stack infrastructure, as well as solidify Plume’s position as a leader in the RWAfi space

The tokenization of real world assets (RWAs) continues to gain momentum as institutional adoption accelerates and macroeconomic volatility pushes investors toward stable, blockchain-based alternatives. This week, major developments across regulatory, financial, and technical fronts signal a deepening convergence between traditional finance and the Web3 ecosystem.

Discover how M^0, in partnership with Plume, is bringing their powerful money tech stack and wholesale stablecoin to our RWAfi ecosystem.

eOracle and Plume are collaborating to establish a comprehensive data integration framework specifically designed for Real World Asset (RWA) price feeds. This collaboration advances the RWAfi space by providing modular stake-backed operator models secured by restaked ETH, EO tokens, or OVS-native tokens.

The real world asset (RWA) tokenization market is witnessing rapid growth as institutional giants like BlackRock and Fidelity expand their presence in the ecosystem. From BlackRock’s BUIDL fund nearing $1.5 billion in assets under management (AUM) to Fidelity’s ambitious RWA initiatives, the trend is clear: traditional finance is increasingly embracing tokenization to bridge the gap between TradFi and DeFi. Global efforts, including Australia’s tokenization plans, are further accelerating the adoption of asset tokenization as a mainstream financial strategy.

Trensi, MANSA, and Credit Coop specialize in areas like tokenized receivables, invoice financing, and last-mile liquidity solutions. They leverage the Nest PayFi vault’s liquidity to empower businesses and drive global trade.The Nest PayFi vault is designed with composability and liquidity in mind, enabling seamless access to funds while generating sustainable yields. This is different from many other PayFi yield platforms that often feature limited liquidity and long lockup periods.

The Real World Asset (RWA) sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by strategic investments, regulatory advancements, and institutional-grade DeFi integrations. Highlights from this week include YZi Labs’ investment in Plume Network, the $10.2 billion milestone in RWA protocols’ total value locked (TVL), and Dubai’s push for regulatory clarity with its Tokenization Sandbox. As asset tokenization continues to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralized finance (DeFi), the market is rapidly expanding.

Plume, the first full-stack L1 RWA Chain, has partnered with Pond, an AI-powered platform for collaborative model creation, ownership, and monetization. This partnership will bring AI-driven risk assessment, credit scoring, and predictive modeling to Plume’s RWA ecosystem, enhancing on-chain financial intelligence for asset issuers, lenders, and institutional participants.

Plume, the first full-stack RWAfi (real world asset finance) chain, and Goldfinch, the leading onchain private credit platform, today announced a partnership to expand access to high quality private credit assets on Plume’s flagship RWA staking platform, Nest.

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Animoca Brands’ flagship digital identity infrastructure platform for the open internet, has partnered with Plume, the first L1 RWA Chain purpose-built for real world asset finance (RWAfi). Through the strategic partnership Moca Network will integrate its AIR Kit digital identity infrastructure into Plume, and Plume will power access for Moca Network’s users to institutional-quality real world asset (RWA) yield and staking product offerings provided by flagship staking protocol Nest.

The Plume Open Delegation Program will enable community members seeking to run a validator to apply for delegated PLUME tokens from the Plume Foundation to bootstrap their validator operations. The Plume Foundation believes this program is a critical step in its mission towards decentralization and supporting the participation of Plume community members in the network's operations.

In an industry-unprecedented move, Mineral Vault leveraged Plume’s full-stack Real World Asset finance (RWAfi) infrastructure to tokenize U.S. mineral interests in oil and gas properties - one of the most stable and lucrative, yet hard to acquire asset classes in the U.S. - democratizing access to Plume users around the world.

The Plumeberg News offers weekly insights into the Real World Asset (RWA) sector, carefully curated by the Goonheads specifically for Plume goons.This week, we explore the expanding role of RWAs in finance and real estate, the launch of Plume’s PayFi Vault, and how tokenization is reshaping traditional investment landscapes. With regulatory shifts on the horizon and major institutions exploring onchain financial products, the momentum behind RWAs continues to build.

Plume, the first full-stack L1 RWA Chain, is joining forces with 0G to launch and support "RWAI Agents," a suite of AI-driven solutions designed to enhance real-world asset (RWA) finance. This initiative will introduce decentralized AI agents specializing in tokenizing RWAs, automating research and reporting, and managing onchain financial operations through DeFAI-driven vault management and task execution.

Plume, the first L1 Chain purpose-built for Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi), and Cicada, a leading market maker, liquidity provider, and venture capital firm, today announced a strategic investment program. This program aims to accelerate the adoption of RWAfi by providing funding, infrastructure support, and market-making expertise to early-stage blockchain projects in the RWAfi and RWAI.

The PayFi vault will be initially backed by PYUSD, a fully reserved stablecoin designed to maintain a stable $1 USD value, backed by dollar deposits, U.S. treasuries, and cash equivalents. This foundation establishes a secure bridge between traditional payment rails and onchain financing, with plans to incorporate additional high-quality assets as the ecosystem matures, creating a diverse range of institutional-grade financing opportunities accessible to users globally.

ETH Denver 2025 was an unforgettable week for Plume Network, marking our biggest presence yet at the heart of Web3 innovation. From hosting our first-ever RWAfi summit of the year to high-impact panels and community-driven experiences, we cemented our role as the go-to chain for Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi). The energy throughout the week was electric, with builders, investors, and institutions all aligning on one clear theme: RWAfi is the future of decentralized finance.

The Plumeberg News offers weekly insights into the Real World Asset (RWA) sector, carefully curated by the Goonheads specifically for Plume goons.

The Plumeberg News offers weekly insights into the Real World Asset (RWA) sector, carefully curated by the Goonheads specifically for Plume goons. Each week, we cover key developments in asset tokenization, institutional adoption, and market trends that are shaping the future of finance. Let’s dive into this week’s biggest stories.

Chronicle connects onchain applications to real-world data, providing real-time prices, asset verification, and quality assessments that enable blockchain products to operate independently, securely, and verifiably. Whether it’s tokenized assets, DeFi protocols, or institutional financial applications, Chronicle ensures that developers and builders have access to reliable, transparent, and verifiable data to power their solutions.

Plume's ETHDenver 2025 lineup features 8 events for everything RWAfi: summits, meetups, networking events, and more.

Discover how Ocean Finance, in partnership with Plume Network, is optimize stablecoin yields while enabling yield-bearing payments with their flagship product, Ocean USD.

What key trends are emerging in tokenized RWA adoption across Asia, and how will they shape RWAfi innovation in the Asia-Pacific region and for Plume?

Plumeberg News is your go-to source for the latest in RWAfi, bringing you key insights on tokenization, institutional adoption, and market trends. Curated weekly by the Goonheads for PLUME GOONS, we break down the biggest developments shaping the future of real-world assets on-chain. Let’s dive into this week’s top stories!

RedStone is a leading blockchain oracle provider delivering fast, gas-efficient, and tamper-proof cross-chain data feeds to power DeFi protocols on any blockchain. RedStone sets the industry standard for secure pricing and quality support, establishing itself as the market leader for emerging ecosystems and tokens. By offering accurate and reliable real world asset (RWA) price feeds, RedStone plays a critical role in ensuring fair and transparent valuations within decentralized finance.

Supra is an all-in-one Layer 1 blockchain built for super dApps, offering a vertically integrated ecosystem with services such as multi-VM support, native oracles, verifiable randomness, zero block delay execution, and cross-chain communication. Designed to provide superior performance, scalability, and security, Supra equips developers with the tools needed to build the next generation of decentralized applications.

Plume Network, the first full-stack L1 RWA Chain purpose-built for Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi), and Mercado Bitcoin (MB), the leading digital asset investment platform in Latin America with over 2 million registered customers, today announced a strategic partnership marking the first initiative by a Brazilian exchange to enable global distribution and staking of tokenized Real World Assets (RWAs).

Superstate’s strategic deployment on Plume marks first step in multichain expansion, levering Plume’s institutional-grade RWA infrastructure.

SEDA is working with Plume Nexus to make any RWA data available through its infrastructure. Unlike static data feeds, SEDA allows builders to program their own oracle feeds, allowing them to query any public API or leverage a suite of SEDA private providers, including RWA.World.

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Rooster Protocol is building the universal liquidity hub for Real World Assets (RWAs). Built on the Plume Network, Rooster is committed to enabling efficient, sustainable, and composable liquidity—unlocking the full potential of RWAs in decentralized finance (RWAfi). 

Stork is a key oracle provider for Plume, supporting the foundation’s data feed requirements with differentiated real-world asset (RWA) data feeds. These feeds play a crucial role in asset tokenization by ensuring accurate, real-time data availability for financial instruments, yield-bearing assets, and stablecoins.

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Today, we're excited to announce Plume's partnership with Symbiotic to revolutionize how Real World Assets (RWAs) contribute to securing our own blockchain infrastructure. This collaboration marks a significant shift in how RWAs can generate utility beyond traditional tokenization, enabling them to serve as stable, reliable collateral for Plume's ecosystem.

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Plume is pleased to announce our partnership with Uniblock, the first Web3 Orchestration Layer, to make Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi) more accessible and efficient for developers building in the Web3 space. This collaboration is a significant step toward removing infrastructure barriers, enabling the 180+ projects on Plume to integrate, scale, and innovate faster than ever before.

The strategic integration aims to unlock new opportunities for institutional players in the DeFi space, offering seamless access to Plume’s cutting-edge ecosystem.

Bringing real-world data onto the blockchain has long been a challenge, with persistent issues around latency, update frequency, and data availability. Plume Nexus addresses this by delivering an onchain data highway designed for efficient, real-time data integration.

Plume Network has integrated with RWA.xyz to make available real-time TVL, asset, and usage analytics from Plume’s entire ecosystem.

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Plume's SkyLink is expanding to 18 blockchains allowing for seamless cross-chain streaming of RWA yields directly to users' wallets.

Aethir, a global leader in decentralized cloud computing for AI and gaming, and Plume Network, the first full-stack Layer 1 RWA Chain, have announced their collaboration to launch the RWAI Initiative.

Nest, the flagship staking protocol on Plume Network, today announced its integration with OpenTrade, an institutional-grade platform for RWA-backed lending and stablecoin yield products, to enhance its Real World Asset (RWA) yield offerings.

Plume Network, the first full-stack L1 RWA Chain for RWAfi (Real World Asset Finance), today announced its partnership with Whinfell Partners LLC (“Whinfell”) to introduce a range of institutional-grade credit instruments and diversified yield-bearing assets to its ecosystem.

Learn about the $PLUME tokenomics, including the Token Release Schedule, token allocation within the Plume Network, and its role in a decentralized RWA future.

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Plume Network, the first full-stack L1 RWA Chain and ecosystem purpose-built for RWAfi, today announces its strategic integration with Cobo, a leading digital asset custody provider serving over 500 institutions globally. This integration significantly expands institutional access to Plume's innovative RWAfi ecosystem, which already hosts more than 180 projects building on the network.

The Plume Foundation, an independent organization dedicated to growing the Plume Network ecosystem, is excited to announce our milestone-based grants program.

Mimo, a pioneer in bringing high-grade investment assets onchain, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Plume Network to launch a new class of tokenized AI compute investments alongside tokenized PoW miners and various strategies of varying terms with yields ranging from 10% to 200% APY.

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Plume Network has joined forces with Qiro Finance, a leading RWA financing protocol, to enable innovative financing use-cases on-chain.

The Plumeberg News delivers the latest updates in the Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi) space, handpicked by the Goonheads for the PLUME GOONS. Here is an overview of what the Plumeberg News will cover: Weekly RWA Highlights RWAfi Market Commentary Narrative Overview RWAfi Category Insights Tokenized Assets Analytics

Plume Passport—our forthcoming smart wallet solution—embodies the core mission of Plume: bridging real world assets (RWAs) with the onchain crypto world.

With secure and scalable blockchain architecture, Plume enables individuals, businesses, and institutions to access new opportunities for tokenizing, trading, and managing real world assets within an open & permissionless ecosystem. This approach transforms the value of these assets through composability, programmability and global reach. To realize this vision, we are building the Plume RWA Chain – the first full-stack Layer 1 blockchain ecosystem purpose-built to bring the real world onchain.

Plume is thrilled to introduce Arc, a groundbreaking, free for issuers, and open-source tokenization superapp that leverages the unique capabilities of Plume’s blockchain infrastructure to bring billions of dollars in real world assets (RWAs) onchain. With over $4 billion in committed assets, including private credit, renewable energy, insurance assets, international government bonds, and digital infrastructure, Arc is poised to redefine tokenized finance, making it accessible, compliant, and seamless.

Plume Network is working with Royco Protocol, the trailblazers of the Incentivized Action Market (IAM) Protocol, to ensure applications within our ecosystem have a viable path to the liquidity they need to thrive from Day One.

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Plume Network, the first full-stack modular layer-1 blockchain focused on Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi), is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Purpose for Profit (PFP), the world’s first on-chain endowment and tokenized credit fund dedicated to providing below-market-rate loans to businesses building quality affordable housing. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in democratizing financial opportunities while advancing sustainable and equitable development.

The blockchain ecosystem demands sophisticated compliance solutions that don't compromise on decentralization or developer experience. Today, we're excited to announce Plume's partnership with Predicate to bring modular, decentralized compliance infrastructure to the RWA-scaling landscape.

Plume, the leading layer-1 blockchain for real world asset finance (RWAfi), today announced its partnership with PinLink, the first RWA-Tokenized DePIN platform, to bring tokenized computing infrastructure to its rapidly growing ecosystem and unlock market-leading yield opportunities for users. 

The initiative aims to advance RWA tokenization and address the growing interest in DeFi solutions that incorporate real world assets including treasuries, GPUs, luxury goods, and private credit.

Ahead of its anticipated mainnet launch, Plume Network today announced its pre-deposit vaults have reached $64.4M in total deposits following the successful completion of its latest campaign with Nest, the flagship RWA staking protocol. The Nest campaign attracted $28.6M in deposits, following StakeStone's earlier pre-deposit campaign, demonstrating significant demand for RWA-backed DeFi offerings.

Re is revolutionizing the reinsurance industry by connecting risk to capital through a secure, transparent, and scalable onchain platform. With a mission to democratize reinsurance and foster innovation, Re supports diverse stakeholders, from small businesses to institutional investors, enabling them to participate in a traditionally opaque market.

Ondo Finance, renowned for its institutional-grade financial products on the blockchain, and Plume Network, the first fully integrated and modular layer-1 blockchain designed for Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi), are excited to announce plans to expand the use cases of RWAfi by natively issuing Ondo’s Tokenized US Treasuries products on the Plume Network, including United States Dollar Yield (USDY), Ondo’s US Treasuries-backed yieldcoin.

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Apas Port Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based Web3 company dedicated to deploying "kando"—a Japanese term for deep emotional engagement—into the digital realm, has announced the launch of HARVEST FLOW, a social impact-driven cryptocurrency lending platform. This venture is set to operate on Plume Network, the leading Layer 1 blockchain specialized in Real-World Asset Finance (RWAfi), offering the necessary infrastructure to transform HARVEST FLOW's vision of financial inclusion into scalable action.

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Plume Network is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Busha, Nigeria’s first SEC-licensed digital asset exchange and a leading stablecoin on-ramp.

Plume, the first modular and composable layer-1 blockchain network purpose-built for real world asset finance (RWAfi), today announced a strategic partnership with DigiFT, the first exchange for on-chain real-world assets to be licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This collaboration will expand the availability of regulated digital assets within Plume's RWAfi ecosystem, providing enhanced access to institutional-grade tokenized investment opportunities for global investors.

Following the success of our collaboration with StakeStone, we’re proud to announce our partnership with Nest on Nest's Pre-Deposit Campaign. This initiative opens the door for Plume’s community to participate early and earn rewards while positioning themselves at the forefront of our growing RWAfi ecosystem.

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Zoth, a leading ecosystem for real-world assets, is expanding its on-chain fixed-income pools with Olea, a digital infrastructure platform for supply chain assets, incubated by SC Ventures. This partnership aims to bring fixed-income pools on-chain, representing a major milestone in the digital transformation of the fixed-income market, powered by Plume’s RWAfi L1 blockchain infrastructure.

In the first-ever episode of Plume Talks, WisdomTree and Plume Network came together to discuss the transformative potential of tokenization, composability, and blockchain innovation in reshaping the world of real world assets finance (RWAfi), democratizing finance, and enhancing user experiences for retail and institutional participants alike. 

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Discover how RNDM, in partnership with Plume Network, is transforming the AI Agent economy.

The Plumeberg News offers weekly insights into the Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi) sector, carefully curated by the Goonheads specifically for PLUME GOONS.

Decentralized finance (DeFi) has revolutionized access to financial opportunities, but it’s time for a critical conversation about where crypto yields actually come from. Retail users have accepted a standard of unsustainable yields, calling into question the sustainability of DeFi as a whole. If DeFi is to evolve—and fulfill its promise of transforming global finance—it must move beyond speculation.

Discover how Chronicle, in partnership with Plume Network, is transforming data infrastructure with their decentralized Oracle network.

The Plumeberg News offers weekly insights into the Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi) sector, carefully curated by the Goonheads specifically for PLUME GOONS.

At Devcon 2024, Plume Network played a key role in advancing Real World Assets Finance (RWAFi) on the blockchain through hosted events and panel discussions. As crypto adoption grows, we're focused on building connections that will drive RWAFi forward with actionable solutions.

Plume is spearheading the RWA revolution by creating the first purpose-built ecosystem with a layer 1 blockchain designed specifically to bring the real world onchain.

The Plumeberg News offers weekly insights into the Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi) sector, carefully curated by the Goonheads specifically for PLUME GOONS.

Our pre-deposit campaign in collaboration with StakeStone was an incredible success! Our initial $5M vault filled up almost instantly, and thanks to this overwhelming demand, we quickly raised the cap to $30M, oversubscribing our initial vault cap by 6x.

Today, we're thrilled to announce that Plume SkyLink has integrated with LayerZero, enabling a seamless and secure way to abstract yield distribution for real-world assets (RWAs) across multiple blockchain ecosystems. This partnership brings Plume's vision of a connected RWAfi landscape to life, allowing investors to access and manage institutional-grade yields from anywhere permissionlessly.

Discover how PARQ Street, in partnership with Plume Network, is transforming the luxury real estate landscape with blockchain. In this exclusive interview, the CEO shares insights into PARQ Street's mission to democratize access to premium properties through tokenized assets, the unique benefits for NFT holders, and the innovative technology that makes it all possible.

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