Centrifuge Inc. / Centrifuge Network Foundation

To solve inefficiencies in the financial system using blockchain technology.

Built as the first protocol to bring real-world assets on-chain to DeFi, Centrifuge provides institutional-grade infrastructure for tokenizing credit, treasuries, and structured investment vehicles. Founded in 2017, the platform enables asset managers and institutions to create and manage tokenized financial products through automated infrastructure and multichain connectivity. Major institutions like Apollo, Janus Henderson, and S&P Dow Jones Indices use Centrifuge to power onchain strategies, while DeFi protocols including Sky, Aave, and Morpho integrate with the platform. The core app currently finances over $90 million to small businesses, with the team operating as a fully remote, self-managed organization of 40+ people across five time zones.

Products

The core platform provides modular infrastructure for tokenizing and managing real-world assets across multiple blockchains including Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, and Monad. Centrifuge Prime offers specialized infrastructure for DAOs and protocols to integrate diversified RWA portfolios. Recent expansions include deRWAs (decentralized Real-World Assets) — freely transferable tokens designed for DeFi liquidity — and the Onchain Portfolio Manager for unified accounting across asset classes. The platform supports customizable share classes, vaults, and cross-chain operations, with white-label solutions for financial institutions to build their own tokenized products.

Funding

Centrifuge has raised approximately $30-32 million in total funding since 2017. The company closed a $15 million Series A in April 2024, co-led by ParaFi Capital and Greenfield, with participation from Circle Ventures, IOSG Ventures, and Arrington Capital. The platform has attracted over 45 institutional investors, including Coinbase, Galaxy Digital, and Republic Digital. In May 2026, Coinbase made a strategic investment and named Centrifuge a Preferred Tokenization Infrastructure. The company remains well-capitalized with runway extending into 2026-2027.

Recent news

In Q1 2026, Centrifuge surpassed $2 billion in total value locked (TVL) and successfully launched the deSPXA token on the Base network, providing DeFi exposure to the S&P 500. Strategic developments followed in the spring of 2026, including a collaboration with Coinbase—where Centrifuge was designated as a 'Preferred Tokenization Infrastructure'—and an integration with the Monad blockchain. Furthermore, in May 2026, Centrifuge joined OKX’s Exchange OS to build shared market infrastructure for tokenized assets. Most recently, in June 2026, the company enabled AAA-rated CLO fund collateral (JAAA) on Ethereum through the Morpho lending protocol.

Technology

The protocol is built with Solidity for smart contracts using a modular, hub-and-spoke architecture for cross-chain asset management. The developer layer includes a TypeScript SDK and GraphQL API for data querying. Frontend applications use React, Next.js, and Redux, while backend services run on Node.js and NestJS. Core blockchain development utilizes Rust and Substrate for custom, scalable chains. Testing and deployment use Foundry, Cypress, and Docker. Interoperability integrations include LayerZero, Wormhole, and Axelar for cross-chain functionality.

Benefits

The company operates as a fully remote, self-managed organization with no office requirement and no preferred work location. Teams collaborate primarily across Berlin CET, New York EST, and California PDT time zones. Compensation is blockchain-competitive and based on experience rather than location. Regular off-site team retreats happen around the world to strengthen connections. The culture emphasizes autonomy, transparency, and freedom in the workplace, giving employees space to experiment and fit into roles that excite them most. Employee feedback highlights a welcoming community and strong work-life balance.