E14: Superstate Strategy - Pioneering Institutional Asset Tokenization with Jim Hiltner

Jim Hiltner, Head of BD at Superstate, discusses the launch of their first product, a tokenized money market fund called USTB. The fund allows investors to tokenize shares and hold them in their own wallets, providing a more streamlined and composable experience. Hiltner explains that the fund is backed by ultra-short T-bills and offers a safe and high-yield investment option. He also highlights the importance of onboarding crypto-native investors and gradually expanding to other audiences. The goal is to educate and provide a comfortable and secure experience for institutional investors looking to enter the crypto space. 

Superstate is focused on tokenizing traditional assets and building a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi). They are working on bringing highly liquid instruments, such as treasury bills, onto the blockchain to provide investors with exposure to these assets. Superstate has formed the Superstate Industry Council, comprised of industry experts, to collaborate on expanding the availability of tokenized assets. They are also exploring advancements in the tech stack to create more compliant infrastructure in DeFi protocols, making it easier for institutions to interact with these protocols. Superstate is committed to building products that align with regulatory objectives and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the space.