We’re excited to announce a new collaboration with Republic, a leading financial technology firm specializing in private market investment services. This comprehensive collaboration will position Republic as both a node operator and identity provider on the Polymesh network, while integrating Polymesh’s purpose-built infrastructure directly into Republic’s ecosystem. 

Republic brings a wealth of expertise and institutional credibility to the Polymesh blockchain, with a proven track record in both real world asset (RWA) tokenization and traditional investments, particularly private equity. Backed by dozens of leading investment firms – including Morgan Stanley, Valor Equity Partners, Galaxy Interactive, Hashed, and AngelList – the global financial firm has deployed over 50 tokenized assets and facilitated more than $2.6 billion in investments. 

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Key Highlights

The collaboration  encompasses four key initiatives that strengthen Polymesh’s position as the premier layer one blockchain for regulated asset tokenization:

• Node operation: Republic will become a node operator on the Polymesh network, joining an exclusive group of licensed/registered financial entities that secure the blockchain and validate transactions to provide institutional-grade infrastructure
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• Identity provider: Republic will become a permissioned customer due diligence (CDD) provider, leveraging Polymesh’s native identity functionality to streamline onboarding and compliance processes 
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• Wallet integration: Polymesh will be integrated directly into the Republic Wallet, enabling Republic’s community of over 3 million users across 150 countries to access Polymesh-native offerings seamlessly
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• Strategic network participant: Polymesh joins Republic’s portfolio of key network participants and integrations, enhancing visibility among Republic’s extensive institutional network
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Institutional-grade infrastructure

As a node operator, Republic brings extensive staking experience – maintaining 99.9% uptime across 100+ validator nodes on 35+ networks –  and a commitment to operational excellence that will enhance Polymesh’s performance and reliability, while bolstering the network’s appeal to institutions requiring robust blockchain infrastructure to build long-term confidence.

Republic’s role as an identity provider particularly strengthens Polymesh’s initial identification process (IDI process), which is fundamental to the network’s compliance functionality. By managing identity verification processes, Republic will help streamline the onboarding experience for new users while maintaining the rigorous standards required for regulated assets. 

“Republic’s deep expertise in private market tokenization and their robust infrastructure make them an ideal ecosystem for expanding Polymesh’s institutional reach,” said Nick Cafaro, Head of Product at Polymesh Labs. “Their dual role as a node operator and identity provider reflects our commitment to working with financial entities that understand the regulatory complexity of tokenized assets.”

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Expanding institutional access

The integration of Polymesh into Republic’s platform ecosystem represents a significant expansion of Polymesh’s investor accessibility while maintaining the compliance standards that institutional finance requires. As a strategic, integrated ecosystem participant, Polymesh gains increased visibility among Republic’s extensive network of institutional relationships, technology providers, and users, further strengthening its appeal to other financial firms exploring tokenization. 

The integration is expected to drive significant growth in Polymesh-native asset offerings, with Republic’s marketplace platform providing a distribution channel for tokenized RWAs. 

“Launching operations on Polymesh is an exciting step toward expanding compliant access to tokenized assets. We’re looking forward to building alongside the Polymesh team to further unlock the next generation of digital securities and real-world asset offerings.” — Jeffrey Vier, Head of Tokenization at  Republic.

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Looking forward: a natural evolution towards institutional adoption

This collaboration represents a natural evolution for both companies, as institutional interest in blockchain technology continues to expand. Republic’s proven ability to bridge traditional finance with Web3, combined with Polymesh’s purpose-built infrastructure for RWAs, creates a powerful platform for institutional adoption. 

As the tokenization of RWAs gains momentum, collaborations like this demonstrate the growing recognition that purpose-built blockchain infrastructure is essential for the tokenization of regulated assets. Republic’s multi-faceted involvement with Polymesh signals confidence in the network’s ability to serve as the foundation for the next generation of RWAs, positioning Polymesh for both immediate market opportunities and long-term growth.

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About Republic

Republic is a financial technology firm specializing in private market investment services. Republic operates a marketplace platform for community financing, accredited investment opportunities, full-service tokenization, institutional-grade staking infrastructure, digital asset management, blockchain advisory, and private investment advisory services.

Republic has facilitated over $2.6 billion in investments and supported over 2,500 ventures, with a community of over 3 million users across more than 150 countries. Republic is backed by dozens of leading investment firms and financial institutions and has co-invested alongside top names in venture and private equity.

Founded in 2016, Republic is headquartered in New York City with offices worldwide.

Website |  republic.com

X  | @joinrepublic

Linkedin | linkedin.com/company/republiccrypto

Youtube |  https://www.youtube.com/@JoinRepublic

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About Polymesh

Polymesh is an institutional-grade public permissioned blockchain built specifically for regulated assets. It streamlines outdated processes and opens the door to new financial instruments by solving challenges around governance, identity, compliance, confidentiality, and settlement. POLYX is the native protocol token for Polymesh and the blockchain’s fuel. It enables the creation and management of security tokens, drives POLYX holder participation through governance, and secures the chain through staking.