Kadena, the scalable Layer-1 Proof-of-Work blockchain, has announced a strategic partnership with tokenization specialist Brickken to introduce institutional-grade real-world asset (RWA) infrastructure to its Chainweb EVM network.
This collaboration merges Kadena’s technical scalability with Brickken’s compliance-driven tokenization tools, aiming to accelerate the adoption of enterprise blockchain solutions.
Creating compliant tokenization for institutional purposes
As part of the collaboration, Kadena and Brickken intend to tokenize an initial $10 million in real-world assets during the testnet launch, with a full mainnet rollout scheduled for 2026. This initiative is in response to projections suggesting that up to $16 trillion in assets could be tokenized by the end of the decade.
Kadena’s multi-chain Proof-of-Work architecture ensures energy efficiency and low transaction costs while upholding enterprise-grade security. Brickken’s white-label infrastructure complements this by providing comprehensive tokenization services covering issuance, KYC compliance, lifecycle management, and automated distributions.
Together, they offer a complete solution for institutions seeking compliant RWA tokenization across different jurisdictions.
“Brickken enhances Kadena’s RWA strategy by offering a comprehensive tokenization platform for issuers to tokenize, manage, and distribute real-world assets on the blockchain,” stated Annelise Osborne, Chief Business Officer at Kadena. “Integrating Brickken’s robust tokenization infrastructure with Kadena’s scalable, energy-efficient Proof-of-Work blockchain establishes a secure and compliant foundation for bringing real-world value into the digital economy.”
Combining Kadena’s scalability with Brickken’s regulatory expertise
Brickken currently operates in 16 countries and has facilitated over $300 million in tokenized assets for corporate and institutional clients.
The company’s infrastructure supports compliance across various jurisdictions and leverages the ERC-7943 standard, co-authored by Brickken’s co-founder Dario Lo Buglio, to streamline token issuance and reduce fragmentation within the RWA sector.
Kadena brings its established institutional framework to the partnership, including a $25 million RWA Grant Program supporting projects such as CurveBlock and Access Equity, both involved in real estate and private equity tokenization respectively.
In addition, Kadena’s ecosystem includes partnerships with Dfns for enterprise wallets, Zodia for institutional custody, and Ownera for asset interoperability.
Edwin Mata, CEO of Brickken, expressed his views on the partnership:
“Partnering with Kadena underscores Brickken’s dedication to advancing institutional-grade blockchain solutions. Together, we are bridging traditional finance and Web3, providing the necessary infrastructure for compliant and secure Real-World Asset tokenization at scale. This marks a new standard for the future of institutional adoption.”
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