Ondo Finance, a blockchain-based financial platform, recently announced its partnership with the Stellar Network, marking a significant expansion of its tokenized US securities. This integration aims to bring yield-bearing real-world assets to Stellar’s existing payment infrastructure, a system that currently supports unbanked populations and the Global South.
The Stellar blockchain, boasting over 425,000 stablecoin users and a recorded $32 billion of payment volume in 2024, has emerged as a key player in cross-border remittances and payroll services. The network’s partnerships with established entities such as MoneyGram, Lobstr, and Decaf have further solidified Stellar’s role in providing financial tools and resources to small businesses and unbanked communities.
The existing Stellar blockchain supports a $250 million stablecoin market that serves payments, treasury management, and corporate payouts. However, the injection of Ondo’s yield-bearing tokenized treasuries into this ecosystem could significantly enhance its functionality. By embedding real-world assets into these payment flows, it is estimated that the Stellar network could generate an annual yield of $10 million. This development holds the promise of new growth opportunities for local economies and small businesses.
As part of its 2025 roadmap, Stellar is also keen on making further advances in the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). As previously reported, Stellar is aiming to attain a total value locked (TVL) of $1.5 billion. By monetizing cash balances, hedging against inflation, and enabling on-chain savings, Stellar is positioning itself as a leader in blockchain-based financial innovation.
Amid these significant developments, the Ondo token has seen a surge in investor interest. The ONDO price has risen by 7.75% to $0.88, pushing its market cap beyond $2.75 billion. Additionally, the open interest in Ondo futures has increased by 7% to $194 million, indicating strong investor confidence.
Crypto analyst, Ali Martinez, noted a significant 390% spike in the creation of new ONDO addresses within a day, jumping from 935 to 4,559. This suggests a heightened level of activity and interest surrounding the ONDO token.
The past month has seen Ondo Finance gain significant attention, primarily due to its inclusion in Donald Trump’s DeFi project, World Liberty Financial. In addition, Ondo Finance has achieved significant milestones, including a surge in total-value-locked (TVL) to $1 billion for the first time, a significant increase from $541 million at the start of the year. Market analysts are thus confident of a potential 110% rally for the altcoin.
