TLDR:
Aqua 1 commits $100M to shape WLFI’s decentralized governance ecosystem.
WLFI and Aqua 1 to launch tokenized asset fund in the UAE.
Partnership aims to digitize premium assets via BlockRock platform.
Focus expands to AI-driven blockchain innovation in the Middle East.
Aqua 1 has announced a $100 million strategic purchase of World Liberty Financial (WLFI) governance tokens.
The move signals a strong commitment to shaping the future of decentralized finance. This investment will enable Aqua 1 to take an active role in WLFI’s on-chain governance.
Both entities aim to build a next-generation financial system using blockchain, real-world asset tokenization, and stablecoin technology. The partnership reflects a broader trend of traditional finance entering the Web3 space.
Aqua 1 Deepens Stake in WLFI’s Governance Ecosystem
The $100 million investment will allow Aqua 1 to contribute to the direction of WLFI’s blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
The collaboration seeks to bridge legacy finance systems with blockchain innovation. By focusing on real-world assets and stablecoin integration, the two teams plan to reshape capital efficiency on a global scale.
According to Aqua 1 Founding Partner Dave Lee, WLFI’s ecosystem represents a “trillion-dollar structural pivot” merging traditional finance with blockchain systems. Through this partnership, both firms will work together to identify and back high-potential blockchain projects in the digital asset space.
The partnership reflects a growing trend of institutional involvement in tokenized asset markets.
WLFI and Aqua 1 are building a platform designed to support commercial payment solutions and treasury systems using decentralized tools. Aqua 1’s investment will be used to support WLFI’s USD1 infrastructure, which focuses on real-world asset tokenization.
Zak Folkman, co-founder of WLFI, said the collaboration aligns with their mission to expand blockchain access and strengthen the U.S. position in digital finance. The alliance is expected to unlock new levels of accessibility to tokenized traditional assets for global investors.
Aqua Fund to Drive Middle East Digital Growth
Beyond governance, the two organizations will also collaborate on the launch of Aqua Fund, a UAE-based vehicle targeting digital transformation in the region. The fund will back AI-driven blockchain solutions and help attract capital and tech innovation across the Middle East.
Aqua Fund also plans to partner with a secondary trading venue in Abu Dhabi Global Market to list the fund and provide liquidity options for investors. The initiative is designed to position the UAE as a leading hub for Web3 development.
WLFI and Aqua 1 will jointly develop BlockRock, an RWA tokenization platform focused on premium traditional assets. The platform will serve institutions looking to digitize high-value assets and integrate them into the crypto ecosystem.
This initiative will complement Aqua 1’s broader strategy of investing in blockchain infrastructure, financial protocols, and secondary asset management. The companies aim to fast-track global adoption by providing a clear path from traditional finance to decentralized systems.
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