Strands Technologies Surpasses $1.2B in RWA Volume 10 Days After Launching Alpha Phase 2

Powered by a 50,000 OP Token Grant from the Optimism Foundation, Strands drives the RWA Revolution

[Chicago, IL]– Strands Technologies Ltd. (”Strands”), a leading financial technology platform, has rapidly surpassed $1.2 billion in volume of real-world assets (RWAs) within just 10 days of launching Alpha Phase 2. Commencing operations on February 18, 2025, and supported by a 50,000 OP token grant from the Optimism Foundation (“OP”), Strands is quickly shaping the RWA landscape.

As of February 28, 2025, Strands had reached $1.2 billion in volume, capitalizing on the rapidly expanding RWA market, where tangible assets, derivatives, and securities are tokenized and enhanced through blockchain technology. This milestone highlights Strands’ ability to deliver efficiency, security, and scalability in a sector that is quickly growing. With tokenized asset values on-chain passing $17 billion in early 2025 and projections estimating a $10 trillion market by 2030, RWAs are set to fundamentally alter the financial landscape. The first wave of basic RWAs focused on bringing yield on-chain was led by major institutions such as BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Fidelity. Strands’ technology will power the next generation of far more sophisticated RWA products.

“Surpassing $1.2 billion in volume within 10 days demonstrates that RWAs are not the future—they are happening now, and Strands is at the forefront,” said Tim Gorham, CEO of Strands. “The 50,000 OP token grant incentivized adoption of our technology among sophisticated traders, the key driver of volume. This partnership aligns perfectly with Optimism’s vision of expanding on-chain finance.”

This partnership aligns with Optimism’s vision of expanding on-chain finance, positioning Strands and OP as a key player in the next wave of financial innovation.

Innovations such as fractional ownership and yield-generating opportunities are attracting billions in investment. Strands’ technology powers the next generation of these products, which will bring a new level of sophistication to the RWA space. Strands’ rapid ascent also showcases how blockchain technology can quickly transform asset markets that were traditionally limited by legacy financial systems.

“We are not merely participating in the RWA market—we are completely redefining it,” added Gorham. “With Optimism’s support and the early momentum we have generated, the launch of our generation-defining technology marks the beginning of a new era in global finance.”

Next, Strands will move to tokenize all listed securities, building on the momentum it has generated in a rapidly evolving market. As RWAs continue to transform the financial ecosystem, Strands remains at the forefront of this groundbreaking wave.

About Strands

Strands is a visionary fintech platform revolutionizing multi-asset execution and creating next-generation real-world assets through blockchain technology. By unlocking tangible value, Strands delivers liquidity, transparency, and global access to users, driving the future of multi-asset finance. For more information on Strands products, visit www.strands.finance or join the Strands community on Discord.