Highlights from Kraken's ethCC: Innovations in Onchain Capital Markets
Inside Kraken’s ethCC: xStocks, Ink, and 17 teams building in 55 hours
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At the recent EthCC conference, Kraken showcased its advancements in onchain capital markets through talks and a hackathon. Notable presentations included discussions on tokenized equities and liquidity infrastructure, while 17 teams participated in a hackathon, producing innovative projects in just 55 hours.
- 01Kraken's xStocks platform now offers over 100 tokenized stocks and ETFs, with total transaction volume exceeding $25 billion.
- 02The hackathon featured 54 participants from 17 teams, resulting in six prize-winning projects.
- 03Key discussions focused on the future of onchain yield-bearing assets and the importance of liquidity infrastructure.
- 04Kraken aims to simplify the process of bringing real-world assets onchain.
- 05The conference emphasized actionable developments in the crypto space rather than speculative ideas.
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At the EthCC conference, Kraken highlighted its commitment to onchain capital markets through various presentations and a hackathon. Notable speakers included Bruno Faviero, CEO of Magna, who discussed the future of money, and Val Gui, Kraken's General Manager of xStocks, who emphasized the importance of building onchain capital markets rather than traditional trading venues. The xStocks platform has grown significantly, now offering over 100 tokenized stocks and ETFs and achieving a total transaction volume of over $25 billion. The hackathon, which ran for 55 hours with 54 participants across 17 teams, resulted in six winners, showcasing the strong output from the teams. Side events, including discussions on liquidity infrastructure, further enriched the conference experience. Kraken's focus on practical developments in the crypto space underscores its commitment to facilitating real-world asset integration onchain.
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The developments showcased at EthCC indicate a growing trend towards integrating real-world assets into the crypto space, which could enhance investment opportunities for users.
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