Event Recap

Secured Finance at Consensus Hong Kong 2025 week

Unlocking Institutional Potential through RWA and AI-Driven DeFi 2.0

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Secured Finance

5 min readFeb 25, 2025

Consensus Hong Kong 2025 turned the city into a hotspot for innovation in DeFi, RWA (Real World Assets), blockchain, and beyond. Numerous satellite events, panel discussions, and meetups provided platforms for in-depth exploration of the trends shaping the future of crypto and finance. Secured Finance participated in various standout side events including:

RWA in Consensus: Real Assets, Real Transformation (co-hosted by HashKey, Web3Future, Starbase, and thePAC) — Featuring Masa (Founder and CEO of Secured Finance)
Hack Seasons Conference Hong Kong — Featuring Kenji (Head of Markets, Secured Finance) as a panel moderator

Below is a summary of key takeaways, collaborations, and insights that will guide Secured Finance’s continued drive toward institutional-grade DeFi and RWA integration.

1. RWA in Consensus: Real Assets, Real Transformation

Host & Collaborators: HashKey, Web3Future, Starbase, thePAC
Highlight: Masa’s Panel Appearance

Bringing together fintech companies, digital asset issuers, RWA pioneers, and Web3 innovators, this side event focused on the tokenization of real-world assets — seen by many as the next major frontier in crypto.

RWA’s Role in the Future
Organizers underscored how RWA is bridging the physical and digital worlds, potentially transforming traditional finance by issuing assets on-chain. With projections of a trillion-dollar market in the coming years, interest in RWA is skyrocketing.
Masa’s Panel
Masa joined industry leaders to highlight how Secured Finance delivers fixed-income and yield-curve products that can integrate real-world assets. Panelists agreed that scaling RWA will require clear compliance frameworks, robust risk management, and seamless platforms to make on-chain assets as accessible as traditional markets.

Key takeaway: RWA could be the catalyst that finally merges mainstream finance with DeFi, offering new revenue streams and more efficient capital markets — if done within a well-regulated, user-friendly environment.

2. Hack Seasons Conference Hong Kong

Organizer: HackSeason
Highlight: Kenji Moderates a DeFi Panel

Hack Seasons conferences have gained a reputation for facilitating deep technical and strategic discussions in the Web3 space. Their Hong Kong edition drew a diverse crowd of Layer 2 innovators, DeFi pioneers, and infrastructure specialists.

DeFi That Works for Everyone
Kenji, Head of Markets at Secured Finance, moderated a panel featuring Polygon (Daniel Oon), StarkWare (Leo Sizaret), RedStone (Matt Gurbiel), and TrueFi (Vivek Saini).
Scalability & Access: Polygon and StarkWare spotlighted solutions that reduce transaction costs and boost throughput, key for broad-based DeFi adoption.
Data Integrity: RedStone’s approach to oracles emphasized reliable off-chain validation, reinforcing trust in on-chain applications.
Risk & Lending Models: TrueFi’s uncollateralized lending model highlighted the importance of community-driven governance and robust credit checks.

Key takeaway: There was consensus that usability, innovative risk management, and scalability remain top priorities for DeFi platforms seeking mainstream acceptance. Kenji’s panel illustrated that these elements, when combined with user-friendly design, can truly democratize DeFi.

3. Broader Trends & Networking Highlights

Throughout the week, we connected with several projects that could enhance our offerings:

Randamu: An AI-powered oracle solution offering automated triggers and real-time collateral management — perfectly aligning with our vision for AI-assisted risk management in maintaining optimal collateral ratios.
VeraBridge: An omnichain framework for cross-chain token launches that could support our ambitions to deploy stablecoins seamlessly across multiple blockchain ecosystems.
Titan Network: A pioneering DePIN protocol designed to reduce operational costs significantly, exemplified by its work with platforms like TikTok — showcasing the potential of decentralized physical infrastructure in driving cost efficiencies.
DigiFT: An example of tokenized security in action, DigiFT is leading the way in bridging traditional financial assets with blockchain technology, underscoring the transformative potential of RWA tokenization.

These conversations reinforced a recurring theme: institutional adoption in DeFi hinges on bridging traditional finance with robust, transparent, and secure platforms. With clear legal structures and cutting-edge technology, Secured Finance is well-positioned to capitalize on these emerging opportunities.

4. Looking Forward

After a week of insightful discussions in Hong Kong:

RWA Expansion: We plan to deepen our RWA integration, leveraging the insights gathered to refine our fixed-income and stablecoin strategies.
AI & Automation: Potential collaborations (e.g., Randamu) are on our radar for automating complex financial processes, ensuring efficient collateral management and risk mitigation to improve user experience.
Omnichain Launch: Tools like VeraBridge may accelerate our stablecoin ambitions, enabling seamless liquidity across blockchain networks.

In all, Consensus Hong Kong 2025 reaffirmed that Secured Finance is on the right track — merging the best of traditional finance with the innovation of DeFi. Stay connected!!

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