Centrifuge is introducing deRWA tokens —  a new way of bringing institutional-grade real-world assets into DeFi with flexibility, scale, and composability.

With deRWA, issuers can now wrap existing tokenized securities into freely transferable tokens that integrate directly with DeFi protocols. This advancement unlocks new utility for tokenized RWAs. Issuers can now distribute their assets more broadly, tap into onchain liquidity, and enable a wider range of financial applications: from borrowing and lending to secondary trading and yield structuring.

“This is a key unlock for real-world assets. With deRWA, we make real-world assets interoperable across DeFi protocols. This opens up new channels for liquidity, integrations, and composability that weren’t possible before.” — Bhaji Illuminati, CEO of Centrifuge

deRWA tokens bring a set of practical advantages for issuers looking to do more with their tokenized assets:

• Native DeFi integration. Designed explicitly for frictionless integration, deRWA tokens seamlessly connect institutional-grade assets with existing DeFi infrastructure.

• Increased investor demand. By making traditionally siloed institutional assets accessible through DeFi channels, they open up entirely new markets and investor bases. Enhanced accessibility drives increased demand and deeper liquidity.

• Transparent, secure operations. Underlying assets in deRWA pools are transparently managed on Centrifuge’s proven infrastructure, ensuring clear visibility, ongoing auditability, and confidence for both issuers and investors.

Core Path to Utility: Loop, Swap, Save, Trade

• Investors can seamlessly deposit deRWA tokens as collateral into lending protocols, enabling simpler borrowing and leverage strategies without friction or additional access requirements.

• Tokenized assets are tradable on decentralized exchanges, enabling permissionless and efficient liquidity.

• Retail platforms, like wallets, fintech apps, and savings accounts, can integrate stable yield products easily, offering enhanced returns directly to consumers without onboarding complexities or minimum investments.

• Traders and investors gain access to entirely new financial instruments, enabling advanced strategies such as yield-curve speculation, hedging, and structured products directly on DeFi rails.

What’s next

We’re taking a significant step forward in how institutional-grade RWAs are issued, accessed, and used onchain. Stay tuned for the first major deRWA integration announcement.

If you're an issuer looking to explore how deRWA tokens can expand access and utility for your assets, or a DeFi protocol interested in integrating real-world asset yield, contact us.