🔼Ozean’s Edge

Ozean is setting itself apart from other Real World Asset (RWA) Layer 2 rollups by addressing key issues that have hindered the adoption of RWAs in decentralized finance (DeFi). As part of Optimism’s Superchain, built on the OP Stack, Ozean provides a scalable and compliant platform for integrating RWAs into blockchain-based financial systems, with a focus on making this transition seamless for both institutional and retail investors.

Key Differentiators

1. Capture of RWA Yield for End Users

Traditionally, the base yield (risk-free rate) generated by RWAs is largely captured by stablecoin issuers, leaving end users with limited access to the core returns of the assets. Ozean is designed to directly address this gap by enabling users to earn native yield on stablecoins converted into Ozean’s $USDX stablecoin, which is backed by treasury bills. This unique structure allows users to directly capture the RWA yield, bypassing intermediaries and offering a more direct and transparent way to participate in RWA returns.

2. Enhanced Composability in RWA Protocols

A common challenge in the RWA space is limited composability, which leads to fragmented and shallow markets. Many RWA protocols struggle to integrate effectively, limiting their liquidity and usability in broader DeFi applications. Ozean solves this by providing a unified infrastructure that increases the composability of RWA protocols, allowing for deeper, more integrated markets. This facilitates more efficient capital flows and enhances the overall liquidity of RWA-based assets in DeFi.

3. User Experience (UX) Designed for Institutional Capital

DeFi's current user experience (UX) is often not tailored for traditional and institutional investors, who make up a significant portion of the total addressable market for RWAs. Ozean has specifically designed its platform to meet the needs of these institutional investors, providing seamless and compliant interactions with blockchain markets. By simplifying transactions and integrating a compliance layer, Ozean makes it easier for traditional financial players to navigate the complexities of decentralized finance. This focus on a user-friendly interface and regulatory compliance is crucial for onboarding the institutional capital that will drive the RWA market forward.

4. Integration into Optimism’s Superchain

Ozean is built on Optimism’s OP Stack, which is part of the Optimism Superchain. This provides the platform with crucial benefits:

• Scalability: By utilizing a Layer 2 solution, Ozean ensures low-cost, high-speed transactions for its users, addressing the scalability challenges faced by many blockchain platforms.

• Security: Optimism's robust infrastructure offers Ozean users a secure environment for managing RWAs and engaging with DeFi markets.

• Revenue Sharing: As part of the Optimism Collective, Ozean contributes revenue back to the community, creating a mutually beneficial relationship that helps drive the long-term success of the ecosystem.

5. Vibrant Developer Community & Ecosystem

Ozean has successfully cultivated a vibrant ecosystem for RWA tokenization, attracting over 50 projects to build on its platform. This thriving developer community unlocks the potential of decentralized finance for RWAs, creating a diverse and rich ecosystem for users and investors. The growing ecosystem is a testament to Ozean’s ability to innovate and adapt, providing a strong foundation for the platform’s future growth.

6. Strong Testnet Engagement

Ozean has demonstrated impressive engagement metrics in its testnet phase, highlighting strong user interest and adoption:

• 828k addresses joined the testnet

• 7.6 billion total transactions

• 286k USDX transactions

These metrics reflect the significant demand for Ozean’s solution and the platform’s ability to scale effectively as it transitions into the mainnet phase.

7. Strategic Partnerships with Industry Leaders

Ozean has secured key strategic partnerships that further solidify its position as a leading RWA platform in DeFi:

• Hex Trust: Ozean has partnered with Hex Trust, a leading digital asset custodian with over $5 billion in assets under custody. Hex Trust is launching the $USDX stablecoin, backed by treasury bills, as part of its broader ecosystem. This partnership ensures that Ozean’s stablecoin is integrated into a trusted and stable tokenization ecosystem, increasing its appeal to institutional investors.

• Hex Trust Group’s Prime Brokerage Services: Hex Trust offers a range of services, including custody, trading, and asset management, with over 270 clients onboarded. These services provide additional layers of trust and infrastructure for Ozean’s users, enabling secure and compliant interactions with tokenized RWAs.