Republic Joins Injective as a Validator

Powering Institutional-Grade DeFi and Tokenization

Republic is proud to announce that we are now a validator on Injective—a lightning-fast, interoperable layer-one blockchain—seeking to advance the convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi).

Why Injective?

Injective isn’t just another Layer 1—it’s purpose-built for finance. The protocol delivers sub-second transaction finality, has processed 1B+ on-chain transactions, and keeps average transaction fees under $0.01. This speed and cost-efficiency is essential for scaling real-world use cases, from tokenized stocks to institutional-grade DeFi vaults.

By launching a validator node on Injective, we’re not only contributing to the network’s security and scalability but also joining an impressive roster of other validators, including Google Cloud, Deutsche Telekom, and Galaxy Digital. This collaboration underscores the confidence that institutional players like us have in Injective’s potential to reshape the financial landscape.

Republic and Injective to Power Tokenization Efforts

Our collaboration goes beyond validation. Injective’s innovative approach to tokenization—seen in offerings like the BlackRock BUIDL Fund Index¹, Tokenized AI Stock Index and TradFi Stock Index—resonates with our own efforts. Having deployed over 50 tokenized assets, we see immense potential to collaborate on expanding real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Together, we aim to bring institutional and retail users on-chain with groundbreaking financial products.

As a validator, we’re bringing our extensive experience in institutional-grade staking infrastructure to the table. With over 100 validator nodes already operational across 35+ networks, we’re well-equipped to enhance Injective’s performance and reliability. This collaboration enhances our Web3 infrastructure involvement while contributing to the growth of Injective’s finance-centric blockchain ecosystem.

“Launching a validator to secure the Injective network is an exciting first step in establishing a deeper suite of integrations across Injective’s ecosystem. From RWAs to innovative DeFi products, we are excited to expand our Web3 footprint on Injective by bringing a new legion of institutional and retail users on-chain,” said Kendrick Nguyen, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Republic.

By operating a validation service on Injective, Republic enhances network scalability and paves the way for institutional adoption through Injective’s advanced tokenization infrastructure.

A Shared Vision for Institutional Adoption

Injective’s commitment to bridging traditional finance and DeFi aligns naturally with Republic’s proven track record— $2B+ in adjusted TVL and 99.9% uptime. As institutional interest in blockchain accelerates, our role as a validator on Injective places us at the leading edge of this evolution, strengthening the network’s appeal to both developers and institutional users.

Eric Chen, Co-Founder and CEO at Injective Labs, shared our enthusiasm: “Having Republic onboard as a validator is yet another sign of confidence from a major institutional player in the Injective ecosystem. We’re looking forward to collaborating with the Republic team to expand our shared tokenization efforts.”

Looking Ahead

This collaboration is just the beginning. We’re eager to share further integrations with Injective, from co-developing tokenized assets to amplifying institutional engagement in DeFi. By combining our expertise in private investments and tokenization with Injective’s scalable blockchain, we’re paving the way for a more decentralized and efficient financial future.

About Injective

Injective is a lightning fast interoperable layer one blockchain optimized for building the premier Web3 finance applications. Injective provides developers with powerful plug-and-play modules for creating unmatched dApps. INJ is the native asset that powers Injective and its rapidly growing ecosystem. Injective is incubated by Binance and is backed by prominent investors such as Jump Crypto, Pantera and Mark Cuban.

About Republic

Republic is a financial technology firm specializing in private market investment services. Republic operates a marketplace platform for community financing, accredited investment opportunities, full-service tokenization, institutional-grade staking infrastructure, digital asset management, blockchain advisory, and private investment advisory services.

Republic has facilitated over $2.6 billion in investments, supported over 2,500 ventures, with a community of over 3 million users across 150 countries. Republic is backed by dozens of leading investment firms and financial institutions and has co-invested with the best names in venture and private equity.

Founded in 2016, Republic is headquartered in New York City with offices worldwide.

Injective’s BUIDL Index and Blackrock’s BUIDL Fund are separate, unaffiliated products and their respective performance may differ substantially. Injective's BUIDL Index is designed to track the supply of BUIDL tokens issued by the BUIDL Fund, not the market price of the BUIDL Fund itself. As always, you should do your own research on how a particular product or application functions. This communication is intended for informational purposes only and is not, and should not be relied on, as financial or investment advice; an offer to buy or sell any product; or an endorsement of any product.