The Bridge conference in New York City brought together some of the sharpest minds across finance and blockchain to address the future of institutional digital assets.
Teddy Pornprinya, Co-Founder of Plume Network, took the stage alongside prominent leaders in finance and blockchain, sharing key insights into how Real World Assets (RWAs) are shaping the future of institutional finance. Moderated by Josh Hecht, Managing Partner at Intrinsic Capital, this panel featured industry experts, including
- Robert Leshner (Superstate)
- Annelise Osburne (Kadena)
- Solomon Tesfaye (Aptos)
- Nathan Allman (Ondo Finance).
Plume’s ecosystem now spans over 180 projects, with strategic affiliations through the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) and the Tokenized Asset Coalition (TAC); they have established networks supported by key institutional players like WisdomTree, Arbitrum, JPMorgan, a16z, Galaxy Digital, and Centrifuge. These coalitions and alliances allow Plume to set industry standards and develop institutional-grade RWAfi solutions tailored to meet the demands of DeFi and Tradfi.
Here are three core takeaways that reflect the shifting priorities in institutional crypto and how Plume’s Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi) framework is uniquely positioned to meet these emerging demands.
1) Liquidity as a Strategic Priority for Institutional Entry
Institutional finance hinges on liquidity, and this was underscored by multiple conversations at the conference. As digital assets evolve, one thing is clear: institutions need robust liquidity solutions that make transitioning to digital assets practical, efficient, and scalable. Without liquidity, capital is locked, slowing down the very innovation blockchain promises.
To establish liquidity at the institutional level, the digital asset market needs tokenized assets that provide inherent real world value. At Plume, Teddy shared that liquidity is the gateway to institutional adoption. Our RWAfi approach targets this need by tokenizing assets like green finance and private credit, which are sectors with the high-value, sustainable impact that offers institutions a seamless onramp to onchain finance that’s anchored in the familiar fundamentals of real world value. This helps bridge institutional needs with the efficiency and innovation that DeFi brings.
2) A Return to Fundamentals for Long-Term Growth
An overwhelming takeaway from the conference was the shift back to fundamentals. For onchain finance to succeed at an institutional scale, infrastructure needs to focus on security, compliance, and operational stability. Institutions aren’t interested in experimental concepts as they’re looking for systems that can support long-term growth and stability.
Long-term growth in digital finance depends on building solutions that don’t just scale but are reliable and regulation-ready. Teddy also noticed this this demand, where Plume provides a compliant, durable infrastructure for real world assets onchain. By embedding fundamental elements like regulatory alignment and operational resilience into our model, we’re not only gaining institutional trust but actively preparing for a future where onchain assets become a standard investment avenue. Plume’s focus on sustainability over hype places us at the forefront of delivering real, lasting value.
3) The Evolution of Institutional Onchain Assets Points to Mainstream Adoption
Looking beyond today’s market, the conversations at The Bridge made one thing clear: the adoption of onchain assets by institutions is accelerating, and by 2025, digital assets could be mainstream. This shift is a movement toward transparency, composability, and democratized access. The challenge for institutions is to find onchain assets that align with their established investment strategies while capitalizing on their thesis.
To foster widespread institutional adoption, To foster mainstream adoption, Teddy explained onchain assets need to be accessible, regulatory-ready, and easily integrated with existing finance frameworks. “Our RWAfi ecosystem is dedicated to building this bridge,” he said. We are promoting projects that bring diverse assets on-chain, fostering a financial environment where institutions can participate with confidence. By designing our platform to evolve with institutional requirements, we’re ensuring that Plume’s model is the sustainable and scalable choice for the future of RWAfi.
Teddy’s Vision for a Financially Inclusive Future with Plume’s RWAfi
These takeaways from The Bridge highlight the path forward for institutional finance, according to Teddy: actionable liquidity, infrastructure rooted in strong fundamentals, and a framework for broad-based adoption. With Plume’s RWAfi model, Teddy made it clear that Plume is building a solid foundation for a financial ecosystem that unites traditional finance and DeFi. As Teddy shared, Plume is committed to leading the way toward a more inclusive, accessible RWA financial future and one that institutions can rely on for years to come.