0xResearch KAIO, Monad, and Prediction Markets | Livestream
Oct 31, 2025
A deep dive into KAIO reveals its mission to democratize access to hedge funds and alternative assets through blockchain. The COO discusses tokenization strategies, focusing on regulatory hurdles and retail-friendly products. The conversation shifts to recent blockchain launches like MegaETH and Monad, exploring their market impact and the unfortunate timing of Monad's release. Insights on token unlock dynamics highlight the tension between investor behavior and market valuation, while a quirky prediction market discussion adds a fun twist.
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Tokenizing Hard-To-Access Alternatives
- KAIO focuses on tokenizing hard-to-access alternative assets like hedge funds, private equity, and private credit.
- On-chain composability plus institutional managers enables broader access and new DeFi uses for these assets.
Smart Contracts Hold Regulatory Logic
- KAIO embeds regulatory and distribution logic directly into smart contracts rather than keeping it off-chain.
- This approach enables permissioned distribution and real-time enforcement of investor restrictions across chains.
Stay Chain-Agnostic And Use Gateways
- Be chain-agnostic: deploy fund tokens across relevant L1s and L2s to match distributor and user preferences.
- Build lightweight gateways with foundation support to add new chains quickly and cost-effectively.