A new approach to tokenization
Most attempts at bringing real-world assets (RWAs) onto blockchains hit the same roadblocks: legal hurdles, slow onboarding, fragmented liquidity, and tokens that rarely see real use once minted. Plume is trying to change that story.
Instead of being a generic chain that happens to support tokenization, Plume was designed as a modular, EVM-compatible network where compliance, tokenization, and yield are native features. It’s part of the Arbitrum Orbit family, with Celestia handling data availability, and it uses its own PLUME token for gas and utility.
The vision is simple but bold: make RWAs feel like first-class citizens on-chain, not add-ons.
A surge of momentum
Plume’s journey over the last year shows just how seriously the project is being taken:
May 2024: A $10 million seed round led by Haun Ventures and Galaxy gave Plume its first industry spotlight.
December 2024: A $20 million Series A raised ahead of mainnet launch added fuel to its growth plans.
January 2025: A $25 million “RWAfi Ecosystem Fund” was announced to support startups and issuers building on Plume.
April 2025: Apollo Global, one of the largest asset managers in the world, made a strategic investment — a rare signal of trust from traditional finance.
July 2025: Plume revealed a TRON partnership to distribute RWA yields cross-chain, plugging into one of the biggest stablecoin user bases in the world.
Together, these milestones paint a picture of a chain moving from concept to credibility with both capital and institutional buy-in.
Why Plume calls itself modular
“Modular” isn’t just buzz. Plume separates key functions — execution, data availability, compliance — so each can evolve independently. Developers get the familiarity of Ethereum’s virtual machine, issuers get compliance rails built into the base layer, and data is secured through Celestia’s Blobstream.
That flexibility matters because the rules and requirements for tokenizing assets are constantly changing. By keeping its architecture modular, Plume can adapt quickly while offering stability to builders.
Arc: where issuers begin
Arc is Plume’s dedicated tokenization engine. It handles everything from investor verification (KYC/KYB) and cap-table management to oracle integration and lifecycle rules. The idea is to give issuers a ready-made path: instead of hiring multiple vendors, they can launch and manage their tokens directly on Plume.
Arc’s design ensures tokens aren’t just minted and forgotten — they’re built to plug into DeFi protocols from day one.
Compliance as a native feature
Tokenizing real estate, private credit, or renewable energy projects all require clear rules on who can invest, when transfers are allowed, and what disclosures apply.
On most chains, issuers have to build these controls themselves. On Plume, compliance is baked into the infrastructure. Allow-lists, transfer restrictions, and identity gating are standard options, not extras. This is a major shift for institutions that worry about legal exposure when stepping into blockchain finance.
SkyLink: carrying yield across chains
One of the hardest problems in RWA is liquidity. Assets might be tokenized, but if they’re stuck on one chain, investor interest fizzles out.
Plume’s answer is SkyLink, a system for distributing yields across different blockchains. Built with LayerZero’s cross-chain messaging, SkyLink lets users on networks like TRON access yields from Plume-based assets without moving the collateral itself.
This creates a bridge between RWAs and the vast stablecoin user base already active in ecosystems like TRON.
The ecosystem inside Plume
At the heart of the network is the PLUME token, which powers transactions and governance. But Plume is building more than just a gas token.
pUSD acts as a stable liquidity layer, giving investors a straightforward way to transact or collateralize within the ecosystem.
Ecosystem fund and DeFi venues: with $25 million earmarked for builders, Plume is encouraging projects that can turn tokenized RWAs into active collateral, income sources, and payment instruments.
The focus is on making assets useful, not static.
Proof the wheel is turning
What makes Plume stand out in 2025 is not just the vision but the traction. It has:
Funding from top crypto VCs and Apollo Global.
Over 180 projects reportedly building on the network.
Live integrations with platforms like TRON to expand yield distribution.
It’s one of the few RWA-focused blockchains showing signs of both institutional trust and grassroots ecosystem activity.
Challenges ahead
The promise is strong, but hurdles remain:
Liquidity after tokenization: Many RWA tokens struggle to find buyers after issuance. Plume’s SkyLink must turn promise into real secondary market depth.
Regulatory complexity: Compliance tools are powerful, but issuers will still face legal questions across different jurisdictions.
Trust in oracles and custodians: On-chain tokens rely on off-chain enforcement, which means trusted data and reliable custodians remain crucial.
Competition: Other chains and platforms are also chasing the RWA wave. Differentiation will come from actual assets, not just infrastructure.
What to watch next
The next year will be crucial for Plume. Three things to monitor:
1. Asset pipeline — do we see real estate, credit, or energy projects tokenized on Plume with measurable adoption?
2. Cross-chain yield adoption — does the TRON integration actually bring users and liquidity, or is it just a press release?
3. Secondary markets — are tokenized RWAs being traded, lent, and composed into DeFi products at scale?
If these pieces fall into place, Plume could become the default chain for RWA finance.
Bottom line
Plume is building a blockchain where real-world assets don’t feel foreign. Compliance, issuance, and yield aren’t extra steps — they’re the core design. With big-name backers, a growing ecosystem, and cross-chain yield rails, Plume has positioned itself as one of the most ambitious RWA infrastructure plays.
The next phase is about proving that ambition translates into real liquidity, investor adoption, and long-term staying power.
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