Grvt has partnered with Plume to offer three new tokenized yield funds. The funds are designed for institutional investors looking for exposure to real-world assets (RWAs) through a fully on-chain trading platform.
What the funds offer
The three funds each provide exposure to a different mix of tokenized real-world assets. Grvt says they are built to deliver institutional-grade returns and risk management. Investors can trade them directly on Grvt's platform, which handles custody, settlement, and liquidity.
Plume provides the infrastructure to tokenize the underlying assets. That means the funds are represented as tokens on a blockchain. For investors, it's a way to get into asset classes like real estate, private credit, or commodities without the usual paperwork or lock-up periods.
Why institutional investors are watching
Institutional money has been slow to move into tokenized assets. One reason: lack of regulated, transparent products. Grvt and Plume say these funds meet that need. The funds are structured to comply with existing financial rules, and the tokenization provides a clear audit trail.
Tokenized RWAs are a growing segment in crypto. They offer yields that aren't tied to the volatility of Bitcoin or Ethereum. That appeals to pension funds, endowments, and asset managers who want yield without the rollercoaster.
What the partnership brings
Grvt runs a trading platform focused on institutional clients. Plume handles the tokenization side. Together, they're trying to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi).
The three funds aren't the first tokenized yield products on the market. But they are among the first aimed squarely at institutions. Grvt's platform already supports spot trading and derivatives. Adding these funds gives clients more options without leaving the platform.
For Plume, the deal is a chance to show its technology can work at scale with a major trading venue. The company has been building tools to tokenize assets like invoices, mortgages, and other income-producing assets.
The funds launched this week. Grvt has not said whether more products are coming, but the partnership suggests they're ready to expand if demand grows.
