Rayls at Paris Blockchain Week 2025: Bridging TradFi and DeFi with Privacy and Tokenisation

The Paris Blockchain Week 2025 was an amazing event for the crypto industry, attracting a wide range of blockchain innovators, institutional players, and industry leaders. Among the numerous discussions, Rayls stood out as a key player in bridging the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralised finance (DeFi), leveraging its advanced privacy and tokenisation technologies. In this article, we will analyse the core themes discussed at the event, emphasising the strategic opportunities and challenges for institutional adoption, compliance, and the future of blockchain in finance.

Key Themes from Paris Blockchain Week

1. Connecting TradFi to DeFi: The New Frontier

One of the central discussions at Paris Blockchain Week was how blockchain technology could facilitate the connection between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralised finance (DeFi). The main narrative revolved around private, permissioned networks linking to public blockchains to bridge liquidity and users from TradFi into DeFi. This transition represents a significant leap forward, as institutions are increasingly looking for ways to leverage the benefits of blockchain while maintaining privacy and compliance.

The growing interest in this hybrid approach to blockchain adoption was evident throughout the event, with not only us, but several competitors, such as Avalanche with its Avalanche9000, R3, Canton, Midnight, Hadera (Hashsphere), and Ripple (with its Hidden Road acquisition), making significant strides in this direction. The discussion highlighted that privacy, identity, and chain abstraction are not just optional features but essential requirements for institutional adoption.

Rayls, with its focus on privacy and permissioned networks, is at the forefront of this movement, offering a solution that connects DeFi’s open and innovative ecosystem with the regulatory and security demands of TradFi.

2. Tokenisation: Unlocking Massive Liquidity

Another major theme of the event was the growing importance of tokenisation in the financial sector. Goldman Sachs made headlines with its announcement that its tokenisation platform, the GS Digital Assets Platform (GS DAP), would be spun off into a separate entity. This move highlighted the massive potential for tokenised collateral, a market worth $230 trillion, with only $30 trillion currently being utilised as collateral. Tokenisation has the power to unlock vast amounts of liquidity by converting illiquid assets into digital tokens that can be traded on blockchain networks.

Rayls sees this opportunity and aims to integrate tokenised collateralisation into its offerings. The focus is not only on creating a seamless bridge between TradFi and DeFi but also on enabling institutions to tokenise assets in a compliant and secure manner. The ability to tokenise everything from real estate to marketable securities presents an unprecedented opportunity to increase the liquidity in both the crypto and traditional finance sectors.

3. Regulation, Compliance, and Governance: Building Trust for Institutional Adoption

Regulation, compliance, and governance were other critical themes discussed at the event. As blockchain technology matures, it becomes evident that ensuring regulatory compliance is vital for attracting institutional players. John Patrick Mullin, CEO of Mantra, shared the stage with Matt White, CEO of the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), Dubai's crypto regulator. VARA announced an MOU with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) to issue real estate assets directly on-chain, which would likely utilise Mantra’s blockchain solution. This marks a major step in bringing real-world assets onto blockchain platforms in compliance with local laws.

In addition, Fireblocks introduced its "DORA package" for compliance with the DORA regulation, which aims to improve the safety and governance of crypto assets. BIS Project Mandala explored how compliance checks can be independently verified to streamline the payment lifecycle, showcasing the importance of embedding compliance, identity, and anti-money laundering (AML) checks into the blockchain infrastructure.

Rayls takes these compliance challenges head-on. By offering solutions that combine privacy, security, and regulatory compliance, Rayls positions itself as a leader in helping institutional players navigate the complex regulatory landscape. The ability to ensure that transactions on the blockchain comply with local and international laws is a critical component of fostering widespread adoption of DeFi by financial institutions.

4. The DeFi and AI Convergence: Data Privacy and Ownership

Another emerging trend at Paris Blockchain Week was the intersection of decentralised finance and artificial intelligence (AI). Many crypto projects are incorporating AI into their platforms, with some, like the Internet Computer (ICP), fully embracing the potential of DeFi and AI. However, concerns around data ownership and privacy were also prominent.

To address these concerns, the industry is moving toward a model of data sovereignty, where users have control over their own data and can make selective disclosures. This shift is essential for institutional adoption, as it ensures that users’ privacy is protected while allowing the use of data in a decentralised ecosystem.

Rayls is well-positioned to address these concerns with its privacy-focused solutions. The company’s approach to data privacy, combined with its blockchain-based identity management, allows users to retain full control over their information. As AI continues to play a larger role in the crypto space, Rayls’ integration of AI into its privacy-enhancing wallet features, such as autonomous transaction management, will be key to ensuring that user privacy and control remain intact.

5. The Future of Privacy and Chain Abstraction

The concept of chain abstraction was discussed extensively at Paris Blockchain Week, especially as it relates to institutional adoption. Chain abstraction refers to the ability to hide the complexities of different blockchain networks behind a unified interface, making it easier for institutions to interact with multiple blockchains without needing to understand the underlying technicalities. This is a critical development for making blockchain accessible to a wider range of users, particularly in TradFi.

Rayls’ approach to chain abstraction allows it to integrate seamlessly with multiple blockchain networks while maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security. By abstracting away the technical details of interacting with different chains, Rayls makes it easier for institutions to engage with DeFi without worrying about the complexities of managing multiple blockchain networks.

Conclusion

Paris Blockchain Week 2025 highlighted the significant strides being made in bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralised finance. Themes like privacy, tokenisation, compliance, and AI were at the forefront of discussions, with Rayls emerging as a key player in these areas.

With its focus on private, permissioned networks, tokenisation, and regulatory compliance, Rayls is well-positioned to drive the future of DeFi adoption by institutional players. As the blockchain ecosystem continues to evolve, Rayls is leading the way in creating a secure, compliant, and privacy-focused platform that bridges the divide between TradFi and DeFi, opening up new opportunities for institutional liquidity and participation in the decentralised economy.

Rayls' participation in Paris Blockchain Week 2025 not only solidified its position as an industry leader but also set the stage for future innovations that will shape the next wave of financial inclusion and digital transformation.

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