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The decentralized finance market is currently being transformed into Real-World Assets (RWA) integration; or referred to as RealFi. Institutional interest in on-chain assets continues to rise, driving a significant increase in the need for security frameworks that provide users with control over their assets. Considering this demand, Pharos Network has made a significant announcement: TopNod has joined the RealFi Alliance to deliver the self-custodial wallet technology needed to create an infrastructure that bridges high institutional security with everyday retail use. Bridging the Security-Usability Gap The main challenge for institutions entering the blockchain space has been the “custody dilemma,” i.e., whether to choose custody at the expense of increased security and agility through cold storage, or convenience being provided by a centralized custodian and therefore introducing the risk of third-party loss of your assets. The integration of TopNod into the Pharos ecosystem, leveraging advanced technology such as key sharding and Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) technologies, removes this dilemma for institutions. Through the use of these new technologies, Topnod provides users with full control over their private keys and a user interface which gives an experience that is as efficient as a traditional fintech application. A sharded system distributes private keys across multiple locations, creating a more secure and resilient structure. Losing a single location could result in the complete loss of information needed to access a user’s financial assets, making it a very strong solution for the RealFi partners of Pharos Network. Strengthening the RealFi Alliance The RealFi Alliance represents a unified effort by Pharos Network to establish a thoroughly integrated ecosystem for real-world assets in addition to its many partners. With Topnod coming on board, there is now a trusted means of providing that “connective tissue” between separate segments of the ecosystem. Without the ability to access tokenized real estate,…

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