Introducing Project Guardian: Chainlink, ADDX, and ANZ Pioneer Privacy-Enabled Cross-Border Tokenization

• Chainlink has tapped ANZ and ADDX to float a new cross-border transaction solution.
• With a boost in privacy and interoperability, Chainlink is powering a new tokenization economy.

Chainlink (LINK) has announced a new cross-chain, cross-border solution in partnership with ANZ bank and ADDX, under the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Project Guardian. The solution is focused on streamlining the entire asset lifecycle of tokenized commercial paper for cross-border transactions.

Features and Benefits of Chainlink’s New Solution 

Chainlink, ANZ, a prominent Australian Bank, and ADDZ, an investment firm in Singapore, contributed to developing the cross-border solution. Specifically, it leverages Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) and its recently announced Private Transactions capability is included in the new solution. Additionally, it utilizes ADDX’s investment platform and ANZ’s Digital Asset Services.

We’re excited to announce a new cross-chain, cross-border solution with @ANZ_AU, @ADDXco, & #Chainlink under @MAS_sg’s Project Guardian.

The solution shows how CCIP Private Transactions unlock privacy-enabled cross-chain, cross-border connectivity for tokenized commercial paper.

— Chainlink (@chainlink) November 6, 2024

The solution illustrates how an investor from Australia can buy and redeem tokenized commercial paper issued on a licensed and recognized platform like ADDX. Chainlink CCIP acts as a bridge, orchestrating transaction settlement across two private, permissioned blockchain environments. The CCIP’s interoperability can attract more participants to the market and increase trading volumes and efficiency.

The solution also uses Chainlink’s CCIP Private Transactions to help users meet regulatory requirements. CCIP Private Transactions restrict third parties from accessing private data in institutional chains and cross-chain transactions, such as amounts, counterparty details, bid/ask sides, and settlement instructions. 

This enhances privacy and trust, which is particularly important in financial transactions requiring asset backing. The new solution can also incorporate Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering processes, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Chainlink’s co-founder Sergey Nazarov commented, “The Chainlink use case for tokenized commercial paper with ANZ and ADDX is a huge step forward for the blockchain industry, both in terms of the transaction itself and in the unique private manner in which it was conducted.”

Overall, the solution demonstrates that regulated financial entities can tokenize and execute digital asset transactions using their existing systems while adhering to regulatory requirements. It is a continuation of ANZ’s work to explore and enhance the interoperability of digital assets in MAS’ Project Guardian.

As CNF noted, Project Guardian is a global collaboration between policymakers and industry stakeholders that aims to enhance the liquidity and efficiency of financial markets through asset tokenization.

Chainlink’s Position in the Tokenization Industry 

Notably, the latest Chainlink partnership showcases the utility of tokenized financial assets within a regulated environment. Therefore, it encourages more institutions to tokenize their assets while addressing privacy and efficiency concerns. Tokenization can unlock liquidity in traditional markets like real estate and private equity. 

Chainlink is key in facilitating secure and efficient tokenization processes and transactions. Analysts suggested a partnership between Chainlink and BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager. This development comes as BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink explores blockchain in tokenizing Real-World Assets (RWAs) like stocks, bonds, and real estate.

SBI Digital Markets and UBS Asset Management recently completed a pilot program using Chainlink’s CCIP to streamline tokenized fund operations. This collaboration demonstrates Chainlink’s prominence in the tokenization industry. As Chainlink spreads awareness through its applications, much anticipation surges in LINK’s price. 

As of writing, LINK was trading for $11.88, demonstrating an increase of 11.8% in the past day.