JPMorgan’s Onyx to industrialize blockchain PoCs from Project Guardian

As an experienced financial analyst, I find the ongoing efforts of Wall Street giants like JPMorgan and WisdomTree to industrialize proof-of-concept projects in blockchain technology, particularly noteworthy. Their focus on turning learnings from pilot programs into products is a clear indication that these traditional firms are recognizing the potential value of blockchain-enabled finance.


Major players on Wall Street are exploring methods to manufacture and scale proof-of-concept innovations that emerged from the blockchain trial Project Guardian.

As a researcher studying the developments in blockchain technology at JPMorgan, I can share that one of our primary areas of focus is taking the insights gained from our pilot program with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and transforming them into tangible products. This was revealed during my attendance at the TokenizeThis event in Miami on May 10, where Stephanie Lok, product manager of JPMorgan’s Onyx blockchain platform, made this announcement.

“We want to see how we can take it forward. Investment fund tokenization is where we’re really focusing a lot of our time. […] That’s a very big focus area: how can we kind of productionize, industrialize what we built out as a proof-of-concept?”

WiseTree Asset Management, a long-established financial firm, is strongly committed to facilitating the shift towards blockchain finance. At a recent industry event, Meredith Hannon, the business development head at WiseTree, revealed their intention to offer customized investment portfolios as well as seamless integration of these portfolios with checking accounts.

Consider the possibility of having access to over 10,001 distinct allocation options and various risk profiles when it comes to real-world asset tokenization for your investment portfolio, according to Hannon.

JPMorgan’s Onyx to industrialize blockchain PoCs from Project Guardian

As a researcher delving into the realm of tokenization, I’ve discovered that WisdomTree is pushing the boundaries by developing an innovative solution for its clients. This endeavor involves providing various on-chain services through a unified interface. Based on my conversations with Hannon, it appears that this application will bring together a diverse array of financial offerings. These include, but are not limited to, tokenized portfolios and traditional banking services. According to Hannon’s insights, this integration aims to streamline the user experience for clients by consolidating multiple services into one seamless platform.

“It’s just enabling those to be on-chain. Deliver that end value of being able to use your money more effectively. Being able to be in the market, in a money market fund earning 5% versus earning pretty much nothing in your checking account. That’s really the ethos that we’re going after here. And we think that from a distribution perspective, that’s a huge need in the market and a problem to solve.”

WisdomTree is one of the asset managers behind Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF). 

As a researcher involved in the Project Guardian, I’m dedicated to investigating the potential of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and asset tokenization within wholesale funding markets. This initiative commenced in May 2022, with our main objectives being the creation of open and interoperable networks, the development of institutional-grade DeFi protocols, the implementation of asset tokenization, and the establishment of trusted infrastructure.

Among the key players in Project Guardian are JPMorgan, DBS Bank, SBI Digital Asset Holdings, and WisdomTree.

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2024-05-11 17:17