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The Future of Finance is Tokenized: Ondo’s Vision for RWAs – Crypto News
Ondo Finance is at the forefront of the real-world asset (RWA) revolution, bringing traditional financial products like U.S. treasuries, stocks, and ETFs onto blockchain rails. In this episode of the Defiant Podcast, Ian De Bode, Chief Strategy Officer at Ondo Finance, dives into democratizing access to financial markets for a global audience. By tokenizing assets, Ondo enables 24/7 mobility, seamless DeFi integration, and enhanced investor protections, all while addressing the inefficiencies of traditional finance.
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Ondo Finance is at the forefront of the real-world asset (RWA) revolution, bringing traditional financial products like U.S. treasuries, stocks, and ETFs onto blockchain rails. In this episode of the Defiant Podcast, Ian De Bode, Chief Strategy Officer at Ondo Finance, dives into democratizing access to financial markets for a global audience. By tokenizing assets, Ondo enables 24/7 mobility, seamless DeFi integration, and enhanced investor protections, all while addressing the inefficiencies of traditional finance.
Ian also shares insights into Ondo’s upcoming tokenized equities launch, their innovative approach to liquidity and pricing, and the broader implications of regulatory clarity for the RWA space. With a mission to create open, global financial rails, Ondo is not just building products but laying the foundation for the future of finance.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to the DefiantPodcast
01:30 – Welcoming Ian, Chief Strategy Officer at Ondo Finance
01:55 – What is Ondo Finance?
02:22 – Tokenizing Treasuries, Stocks, and ETFs
03:12 – Solving Accessibility and Mobility in Finance
04:50 – The Evolution of Ondo’s Tokenized Assets: OUSD and USDY
07:04 – Comparing Ondo’s Products to Competitors Like BlackRock
12:26 – Growth of Tokenized Treasuries and Regulatory Milestones
20:26 – Ondo’s Plans for Tokenized Equities
28:24 – Challenges and Opportunities in Tokenized Stocks
33:02 – Ondo’s Layer 1 Blockchain and DeFi Integration
38:52 – The Future of Real-World Assets on Chain
44:13 – Ondo’s Long-Term Vision for Global Finance
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