Centrifuge has teamed up with Ground to expand its tokenized asset offerings, the companies said this week. The partnership is designed to make tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) more accessible to both crypto-native users and traditional finance players. It's the latest sign that the RWA sector is pushing beyond its early niche.
What the deal covers
Centrifuge operates a platform that tokenizes assets like invoices, mortgages, and consumer credit. Ground, meanwhile, focuses on infrastructure that connects blockchain-based assets with conventional financial systems. Together, they plan to offer a broader range of tokenized products and streamline how those assets reach investors. The companies didn't disclose financial terms or a specific launch date.
Tokenized RWAs have been a growing corner of crypto, but adoption has been uneven. Institutional players have shown interest, but friction between on-chain and off-chain systems has slowed things down. This partnership directly targets that gap — Ground's existing relationships with banks and asset managers could give Centrifuge's tokens a smoother path into regulated portfolios. The timing isn't accidental: 2026 has seen a steady uptick in traditional firms exploring tokenization pilots.
Both firms said they'll start with a handful of asset types and expand based on demand. No specific products were named, but the focus is on assets that already have clear legal and valuation frameworks — think trade finance and short-term corporate credit. The next concrete step is integrating Ground's compliance and settlement rails with Centrifuge's issuance system. No timeline was given for when the first joint offering will go live.
