Securitize Adopts Wormhole to Boost Liquidity for Institutional Tokenized Assets

Securitize, an asset tokenization platform, has launched a blockchain interoperability solution with Wormhole to enable cross-network transfers for institutional tokenized funds.

Tokenization Platform Securitize Deploys Wormhole for Multichain Fund Management

The integration allows funds tokenized on Securitize’s platform to move seamlessly across Arbitrum, Avalanche, Ethereum, Optimism’s OP Mainnet, and Polygon. Securitize states that Wormhole, which has facilitated over $55 billion in cross-chain transactions since 2020, will serve as the exclusive interoperability layer for Securitize’s clients, including Blackrock, KKR, and Hamilton Lane.

Blackrock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), launched in March 2024, reported $642 million in assets under management (AUM) as of Jan. 27, 2025. The deployment aims to address institutional demand for multichain flexibility, enabling investors to transfer tokenized assets between networks while maintaining compliance and security.

Securitize’s announcement, shared with Bitcoin.com News, explains that Wormhole’s messaging protocol will pair with the firm’s proprietary smart contracts, allowing customized solutions for fund-specific requirements. The setup supports features such as instant transfers, onchain dividend distributions, and custody flexibility. Robinson Burkey, co-founder of Wormhole Foundation, noted the collaboration reflects the growing institutional interest in onchain asset mobility.

Carlos Domingo, CEO of Securitize, emphasized the partnership’s role in scaling access to tokenized assets. “This enables our clients’ tokenized assets, like Blackrock’s BUIDL, to scale seamlessly across new networks, further expanding access and liquidity for investors,” Domingo explained on Tuesday.

The move aligns with broader industry efforts to bridge traditional finance with decentralized networks. According to the company, Securitize manages tokenized assets worth over $1.5 billion, with Wormhole’s infrastructure poised to support future growth in cross-chain institutional products.