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R3 Partners with Solana to Bring Institutional Yield Onchain

R3 shifts focus to Solana for tokenizing high-yield institutional assets, aiming to tackle liquidity issues in DeFi markets with a new Corda Protocol launching in 2026.

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Summary

On January 24, R3 announced its transition to Solana for tokenizing institutional assets, targeting high-yield sectors like private credit and trade finance. This move aims to enhance liquidity in DeFi markets. The Corda Protocol, set for launch in 2026, will provide liquid, redeemable vault tokens backed by real-world assets, addressing growing demand for stable yields.

Terms & Concepts
  • Solana: A high-performance blockchain network known for its speed and low transaction costs, increasingly popular in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.
  • DeFi-native structures: Financial products designed specifically for decentralized finance ecosystems, allowing digital assets to be traded, borrowed, or lent without centralized intermediaries.
  • Corda Protocol: A blockchain protocol developed by R3 for tokenizing real-world assets, facilitating liquidity and capital formation onchain, built natively on Solana.