Plume Network: Building Dedicated Chains for Real World Assets

Plume Network is building a dedicated blockchain for real-world assets (RWAs). Its goal is to simplify interactions with RWAs through cryptographic technology, making them as accessible and liquid as crypto-native assets. Plume combines RWA-Fi with DeFi, allowing users to easily borrow, trade, and speculate on RWAs just like they would with crypto assets.

Why is a dedicated RWA chain needed?

RWAs require specialized infrastructure to operate efficiently on-chain. Customization is needed for issues such as permission management, compliance ( AML/KYC ), and liquidity. Existing chains like Ethereum have not been optimized for these functionalities, prompting Plume to develop its own ecosystem to support the seamless on-chain integration, governance, and execution of real-world assets.

Challenges Faced by Institutions and the Role of Blockchain

Institutions have been interacting with private blockchain networks, but are now beginning to recognize the value of public blockchains. Public chains provide an open, permissionless ecosystem that can drive innovation and efficiency, making them more suitable for large-scale adoption by institutions. This realization is a key driving force behind Plume's integration of RWAs into the crypto ecosystem.

RWA Examples and Use Cases

Plume is tokenizing tangible real-world assets such as solar farms, oil fields, and corporate bonds. For example, users can invest in solar farms that have contracts with government agencies or schools for 30 to 40 years, thereby earning stable returns. These assets provide stable returns (, for example, an annualized return of 12-15% ), with profits distributed in the form of stablecoins and governance tokens. This allows investors to access stable yield-bearing assets on-chain while enjoying the liquidity and flexibility of DeFi.

Cross-Chain Liquidity and Seamless Experience

Chris addressed concerns about cross-chain liquidity by emphasizing advancements in bridging technology between EVM chains. These technologies facilitate smoother movement of assets, making liquidity fragmentation no longer a major issue, as Plume focuses on building tools to enable easy flow of assets and funds across networks.

Success of the Plume Test Network

Plume's testnet has achieved great success, with over 3.5 million active wallets and more than 251 million transactions in just four weeks. The testnet has been very active, with users continuously transferring assets across chains, and over 150 protocols have been built on this network. This early success indicates that the market is very interested in Plume's RWA solutions.

Plume's RWA-Fi Method

Unlike other projects that merely exist to tokenize real-world assets, Plume focuses more on RWA-Fi, which aims to give these assets utility in a DeFi-native way. Chris emphasizes that most RWA projects today fail to attract the interest of crypto-native users because they are too focused on traditional financial methods. Plume's strategy is to integrate RWAs into the existing DeFi ecosystem, providing users with liquidity, flexibility, and yield opportunities.

Speculative Market

Plume is exploring an innovative speculative market based on real-world data, such as Pokémon cards, sneakers, GPUs, and even social or economic indicators like crime rates or inflation. Users can leverage these assets (, for example 10x or 50x ), providing unique speculative opportunities. This opens up new markets for crypto users, combining real-world assets with the dynamic characteristics of DeFi.

Yield Strategies Beyond National Bonds

Chris explained how Plume offers returns of 10% to 30-40%, depending on the assets and risk levels. For example, users can deposit stablecoins into yield-generating assets like solar farms or corporate bonds, earning stable returns paid in stablecoins and tokens. Plume aims to provide higher returns than traditional financial products, offering more attractive asset staking opportunities for crypto-native users.

Global Coverage and Community Building

Plume's community is very diverse, with participants from Asia, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The network attracts RWA enthusiasts and crypto traders. Plume's aggressive growth strategy includes building communities globally and working closely with partners to expand the use cases of RWAs. Their focus areas include high-yield assets, active secondary markets ( such as collectibles like sneakers and Pokémon cards ), and innovative financial products for speculation.

Tokenomics and Practicality

Chris revealed that Plume will launch a native token, which will be an important part of the entire ecosystem. Token holders will be able to earn profits generated from various RWA projects on the network. The token will also be used for governance purposes and provide users with more ways to participate in the ecosystem. Through launchpads and launch pools, token holders can participate in RWA projects and earn stable returns.

Institutional Partnerships

Hazel asked about the role of institutions in the RWA sector, and Chris pointed out that institutions like BlackRock and Fidelity are becoming increasingly interested. However, the transition to public blockchains is progressing slowly due to the complexities involved in adopting decentralized systems. Chris predicts that institutions will increasingly recognize the advantages of open networks over private networks, and Plume is seizing this trend by building infrastructure that meets institutional needs.

Transparency and Risk Mitigation in the Real World

Plume ensures the transparency of RWAs by collaborating with reputable custodians and monitoring assets in real-time. For example, solar farms on the platform provide real-time energy generation and income data, allowing users to verify earnings in real time. This transparency builds trust and mitigates the risks associated with the tokenization of real-world assets.

Long-term Roadmap and Future Vision

Chris outlined the roadmap for Plume, including the transition from testnet to mainnet, expanding the ecosystem, and launching the Plume token. Plume aims to become the preferred platform for RWA tokenization and adoption, focusing on making RWAs more accessible and practical for crypto-native users. Chris emphasized that Plume is building for long-term sustainability, planning to integrate more real-world assets and leverage emerging trends in decentralized finance.