The Wolf Of All Streets Tokenizing Trillions: Here's Why Massive Institutions Are Secretly Betting On Crypto | Nathan Allman
May 4, 2025
In a fascinating conversation, Nathan Allman, Founder and CEO of Ondo Finance—who collaborates with heavyweights like BlackRock and Goldman Sachs—discusses the groundbreaking impact of tokenization on finance. He explains how real-world assets can become more accessible and efficient through blockchain technology. The dialogue covers the unique advantages of OndoChain, the evolving regulatory landscape, and how major institutions are adapting to the crypto world. Allman also touches on the challenges and benefits of yield-bearing stablecoins.
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Tokenization's Real Benefits
- Tokenization mainly expands access to liquid assets and enables programmable finance rather than creating new liquidity.
- Securitization enhances fungibility of bespoke assets for on-chain markets effectively.
Ondo's Hybrid Blockchain Approach
- Ondo started by tokenizing highly liquid US treasuries into yield-bearing stablecoins.
- OndoChain is designed as a hybrid public-permissioned blockchain to coordinate tokenized asset issuance and governance.
Permissioned Validators and Governance
- Permissioned validators prevent front-running and regulatory risk, critical for broker-dealer participation.
- OndoChain enables multi-chain governance coordination for token issuance parameters across public blockchains.