Injective Protocol plans major RWA mainnet upgrade

Injective has officially activated its IIP-677 mainnet upgrade, version 1.20.3, following a 72% governance approval rate on July 29, 2026. The core feature of this release is Injective Mint, a platform specifically engineered to facilitate the compliant issuance of tokenized equities and bonds. By securing SEC Transfer Agent status and aligning with MiCA regulatory frameworks, Injective aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized infrastructure. The upgrade also enhances cross-chain interoperability, optimizes staking mechanics for the INJ token, and reduces block times. These developments build upon the earlier Vulcan upgrade, which introduced native Circle-issued USDC to mitigate bridge-related smart contract risks. As of mid-2026, the protocol reports $6.8 billion in cumulative RWA trading volume and $1.1 billion in total tokenized asset value. This strategic pivot toward institutional-grade compliance signals a significant effort to attract regulated issuers to the Injective ecosystem. By prioritizing legal infrastructure, the protocol differentiates itself from projects that operate outside of established financial oversight.