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March 18, 2025 by Mwongera Taitumu
- YZi Labs backs Plume to bring real-world assets into the crypto space.
- Plume’s EVM-compatible blockchain enables seamless RWA integration.
- Investment helps Plume scale and expand partnerships with financial institutions.
YZi Labs has invested in Plume Network to develop a blockchain platform designed for real-world assets (RWAs). The platform seeks to improve the RWA integration processes and enhance the growth of the RWAfi ecosystem. The partnership will support the development of blockchain technology to connect decentralized finance (DeFi) with traditional financial systems.
YZi Labs Invests in Plume Network
Plume Network functions as a blockchain solution to deploy Real World Assets (RWAs), which enable easy access to digital asset operations. The platform offers an EVM-compatible system that enables tokenization and utilization of various RWAs in DeFi applications. Plume Network enables users to utilize various real-world assets such as carbon credits, GPUs, and collectibles, as well as access lending, borrowing, and income generation activities.
Plume aims to create a robust infrastructure that meets the needs of crypto-users and financial institutions. Plume’s testnet holds more than 18 million wallet users. Plume’s market position allows it to expand business operations in emerging markets.
The YZi Labs’ investment enables Plume to advance its market dominance in the RWAfi ecosystem and expand its operational capacity. Moreover, the funding will allow Plume to attract more financial institutions as well as expand its network reach. Plume aims to link conventional financial solutions and decentralized platforms due to increased demand for RWA requirements in the crypto economy.
Plume stands out in the market because it brings RWA on-chain and provides liquidity solutions. The platform provides an end-to-end tokenization solution and a network of financial partners that streamlines the process of adding assets. Plume enables asset issuers to develop Web3 solutions that provide them with seamless connections to the entire crypto ecosystem.
Plume’s RWA Blockchain Integration Gains Support
YZi Lab’s Investment Director, Max Coniglio, supports Plume’s approach to moving RWAs to blockchain platforms because it matches YZi Labs’ core investment principles. He believes the platform’s ability to link DeFi with traditional assets has fueled the rapid market adoption. The accessibility of RWAs through Plume’s platform will open up new financial opportunities and capital flow.
Plume co-founder and CEO, Chris Yin identified that the infrastructure requires an upgrade to move real-world assets onto blockchain networks. Yin stated that the introduction of stablecoins demonstrated the effectiveness of RWAs within crypto, while other digital assets have faced challenges in the sector. Plume’s comprehensive approach helps asset issuers directly connect to its network and access liquidity.
YZi Labs focuses its investments on tangible initiatives that prioritize Web3, AI, and biotech industries. The company operates more than 250 projects across 25 different countries. The Plume investment demonstrates YZi Labs’ dedication to fund innovative solutions that transform industries.