Centrifuge Launches $20 Million Tokenized Real-World Asset Initiative on Stellar Network

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Centrifuge, a prominent real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform, has debuted two new deRWA products on the Stellar network, backed by a significant $20 million anchor investment. The announcement was a highlight of the Stellar Meridian 2025 conference, held in Rio de Janeiro from September 17-18, marking a pivotal expansion in the blockchain's role in traditional finance.

The newly launched products, deJTRSY and deJAAA, are designed to offer investors transparent access to institutional-grade yields. DeJTRSY is a DeFi version of the Janus Henderson Short-Term US Treasury strategy, while deJAAA is a DeFi AAA-rated collateralized loan obligation strategy, bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance. Bhaji Illuminati, CEO of Centrifuge, stated, "By launching deJTRSY and deJAAA on Stellar with a world-class group of partners, we’re opening new distribution channels through consumer apps across emerging markets."

This strategic integration reinforces Stellar's increasing prominence in the RWA sector, where it currently ranks second globally in tokenized treasuries, recording $4.2 billion in quarterly RWA payment volume. Denelle Dixon, CEO of the Stellar Development Foundation, affirmed, "Centrifuge has established itself as one of the most trusted names in real-world assets, with a proven track record of bringing institutional-quality products onchain." The products will be integrated into the Stellar ecosystem through partnerships with major DeFi applications like Aquarius, Soroswap, Blend, and DeFIndex.

The Meridian 2025 conference, themed "The Blueprint," gathered over 1,000 visionaries, including leaders, builders, and policymakers, to discuss the future of finance. CoinDesk Live hosted a session on Day 2, featuring discussions with representatives from Arculus, MoneyGram, PayPal, and Pantera Capital, focusing on blockchain's real-world applications and setting a blueprint for the technology's integration into the real economy. The event underscored the growing importance of partnerships and innovation in driving blockchain adoption.

The launch signifies a broader industry shift from speculative crypto markets towards sustainable, real-world asset-backed finance. Stellar Meridian 2025 provided a platform for exploring key topics such as stablecoins, DeFi, financial inclusion, and compliance, emphasizing the network's evolution and its commitment to transforming global financial services. The event also showcased various innovative projects from the Stellar developer community, further solidifying its position in the decentralized finance landscape.