Kadena, the scalable Layer-1 Proof-of-Work blockchain, today announced a partnership with tokenization specialist Brickken to bring institutional real-world asset (RWA) infrastructure to its Chainweb EVM network.
The collaboration combines Kadena’s technical scalability with Brickken’s compliance-driven tokenization tools to accelerate blockchain adoption in enterprises.
Building compatible tokenization for institutional use
Under the partnership, Kadena and Brickken plan to initially tokenize $10 million in real-world assets as part of the testnet launch, with a full mainnet rollout expected in 2026. The initiative comes amid predictions that as much as $16 trillion in assets could be tokenized by the end of the decade.
Kadena’s multi-chain Proof-of-Work design delivers energy efficiency and low transaction costs while maintaining enterprise-grade security. Brickken’s white-label infrastructure complements this with end-to-end tokenization capabilities that include issuance, KYC compliance, lifecycle management and automated distributions.
Together they provide a complete solution for institutions seeking compliant RWA tokenization across jurisdictions.
“Brickken enhances Kadena’s RWA strategy by providing an end-to-end tokenization platform that allows issuers to create, manage and distribute real-world assets on-chain,” says Annelise Osborne, Chief Business Officer at Kadena. “Integrating Brickken’s robust tokenization infrastructure with Kadena’s scalable, energy-efficient Proof-of-Work blockchain provides a secure and compliant foundation for bringing real value to the digital economy.”
Combining Kadena’s Proof-of-Work scale with Brickken’s regulatory infrastructure
Brickken currently operates in 16 countries and has facilitated more than $300 million in tokenized assets for corporate and institutional clients.
The company’s infrastructure supports compliance across multiple jurisdictions and leverages the ERC-7943 standard, co-authored by Brickken’s co-founder Dario Lo Buglio, to streamline token issuance and reduce fragmentation within the RWA space.
Kadena brings its existing institutional framework to the partnership, including a $25 million RWA Grant Program to support projects such as CurveBlock, a sustainable real estate tokenization platform in the UK, and Access Equity, an AMF-regulated platform managing $65 million in tokenized private equity.
Additionally, Kadena’s broader ecosystem includes infrastructure partnerships with Dfns for enterprise wallets, Zodia for institutional custody and Ownera for asset interoperability.
Edwin Mata, CEO of Brickken, said about the partnership:
“Partnering with Kadena reinforces Brickken’s commitment to advancing institutional-grade blockchain solutions. Together we bridge traditional finance and Web3 and deliver the infrastructure needed for compliant and secure Real-World Asset tokenization at scale. It sets a new benchmark for the future of institutional adoption.”
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