Stellar announced the integration with TopNod with the goal of simplifying the onboarding of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and stablecoins in Asia and other emerging markets.
The Stellar Development Foundation announced its integration with TopNod, which will begin in Singapore, the Philippines, and Japan, with plans to expand to Indonesia, Vietnam, and other Asian markets in the coming months. The initial focus is on facilitating access to tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), a segment where Stellar has been gaining significant traction. This partnership not only expands Stellar’s geographic reach but also aims to accelerate adoption in regions with high fintech penetration.
One of the most significant changes is the TopNod wallet’s approach. It features a system that fragments keys within a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), offering a mnemonic-free experience with security standards geared toward institutional users.
Furthermore, the integration complements Stellar’s Protocol 25 update, which incorporated zero-knowledge tools to strengthen compliance controls. According to the foundation, the combination of simpler custody and advanced compliance capabilities would allow Stellar to meet regulatory requirements without sacrificing low costs or processing capacity—attributes that Stellar emphasizes compared to networks like Solana, TON, or XRP.
Stellar gains momentum in Asia as it expands its RWA and stablecoin markets
More than just a technical upgrade, both companies framed the agreement as a solution to distribution bottlenecks. Stellar stated that the value of RWA on its network exceeds one billion and that the DeFi TVL has tripled, suggesting that the infrastructure is now ready to scale retail and institutional access. In this context, integration with a more user-friendly wallet would be the next logical step to broaden the user base.
TopNod CEO Jacky Zhu summarized the business vision, noting that the company’s mission is to make digital ownership simple and secure. According to materials released by Stellar, the integration would make participating in the RWA economy more “practical and accessible” for users in Asia and other markets. This narrative directly aligns with the goal of attracting both retail and institutional flows.
For traders and fund managers, the implication is clear: a better onboarding experience can translate into greater liquidity and activity in tokenized assets, while a more robust compliance framework could facilitate the participation of regulated counterparties that have previously remained on the sidelines.
