WisdomTree has rolled out 14 tokenized funds on Plume Network, marking a milestone in the tokenization of regulated investment products. With major institutional backing and built-in compliance features at the protocol level, this move signals that real-world assets (RWAs) are increasingly shifting into blockchain infrastructures designed for institutions.
The rollout of 14 tokenized funds by WisdomTree represents a sophisticated blend of traditional asset management and blockchain-native infrastructure. Through these funds, investors can now hold, transfer and settle regulated securities directly on-chain, via the Plume Network. This network stands out because it embeds compliance features — including KYC/AML screening, wallet sanction checks and transfer agent registration — at the protocol level. For institutional investors accustomed to regulated environments, this design removes a major barrier: staying compliant while accessing blockchain efficiency.
Importantly, one of the funds in the launch is WisdomTree’s Government Money Market Digital Fund, into which institutional investor Galaxy Digital has committed $10 million. This early participation underscores that the tokenization wave is not just experimental: large capital is deploying to these new instruments. By converting familiar fund structures into tokenized vehicles, WisdomTree is enabling portfolio managers, asset owners and digital asset teams to integrate on-chain positions while maintaining regulated fund wrappers.
Regulated funds meet on-chain infrastructure
The strategic rationale is multi-fold. First, tokenization offers improved settlement speed and operational efficiency: traditional funds often require days and multiple intermediaries to transfer ownership; on-chain, these processes become nearly instantaneous. Second, distribution becomes global and seamless: tokenized funds on Plume can be moved between verified wallets across borders, which means geographical friction is reduced. Third, liquidity and transparency improve: a blockchain ledger provides immutable records of holdings and transfers, which appeals to due-diligence processes.
Nevertheless, challenges remain. The market adoption of tokenized funds is still in its early stages: investors and infrastructure providers must build out ready-to-use interfaces, custody solutions and secondary-market trading environments. While Plume has claimed hundreds of thousands of RWAs and hundreds of millions of dollars in tokenized assets, scaling from hundreds of millions to tens of billions will test technology, regulatory frameworks and, critically, investor comfort. Additional considerations include operational risk, interoperability among chains and the regulatory oversight of tokenized fund products across jurisdictions.
In summary, WisdomTree’s launch is a strong signal that asset managers are serious about on-chain finance. By aligning regulated fund structures with blockchain execution, they are building the next generation of investment vehicles. If these tokenized funds gain traction, we could see a meaningful shift in how institutional capital moves — with blockchain-first fund models replacing legacy fund wrappers.
