Republic Joins Injective as Validator, Boosting Institutional Web3 Adoption
On April 08, 2025, Republic, a powerhouse in institutional investment and asset tokenization, launched a validator node on Injective, the lightning-fast Layer-1 blockchain built for Web3 finance. Known for facilitating $3B in funding for private companies, Republic now aligns with elite validators like Google Cloud, Deutsche Telekom, and Galaxy Digital to secure and scale Injective’s ecosystem.
Republic’s move signals a deeper commitment to Injective’s vision of bridging traditional finance (TradFi) and DeFi. With over 100 validator nodes across 35+ blockchains like Avalanche and Sui, and 50+ tokenized assets under its belt—including the dividend-paying Republic Note—Republic brings institutional-grade staking and tokenization expertise to the table. This partnership aims to supercharge Injective’s real-world asset (RWA) offerings, such as the BlackRock BUIDL Fund Index and TradFi Stock Index, giving users on-chain exposure to traditional markets.
“Securing Injective with a validator is just the start. We’re excited to expand our Web3 footprint, bringing institutional and retail users on-chain with RWAs and innovative DeFi products,” said Kendrick Nguyen, Republic’s Co-Founder and Co-CEO. Eric Chen, CEO of Injective Labs, echoed this: “Republic’s involvement is a vote of confidence from a major player, and we’re eager to deepen our tokenization efforts together.”
As Injective pioneers interoperable finance with plug-and-play modules for dApps, Republic’s participation strengthens its institutional appeal. With a community of 3M+ users and $2.6B+ in investments, Republic enhances Injective’s security, scalability, and push into institutional trading and asset tokenization. This collaboration marks a bold step toward a future where TradFi and DeFi converge seamlessly.
