Centrifuge opens production tokenization infrastructure to institutions

Centrifuge has launched its V3 infrastructure, enabling asset managers to issue and manage tokenized funds across 13 different blockchains without requiring bespoke engineering for each network. The platform utilizes a hub-and-spoke architecture and a unified control layer to centralize accounting, pricing, and permissions while allowing investors to access funds from their preferred chains. By integrating standards like ERC-4626 and ERC-7540, the protocol accommodates the asynchronous settlement cycles typical of traditional finance. Major institutions including New York Life Investment Management, Janus Henderson, and Apollo have already utilized the platform to tokenize assets ranging from US Treasuries to high-yield corporate bonds. As of Q3 2026, Centrifuge reported $3.5 billion in cumulative tokenized assets under management and over 11,900 settled cross-chain transactions. This development marks a significant shift toward production-ready, multichain RWA infrastructure that reduces the operational friction previously associated with cross-chain fund distribution. The move is supported by strategic partnerships with entities like Coinbase and Ethena, signaling growing institutional confidence in standardized, audited onchain rails.