KAIO (previously Libre Capital) is a blockchain protocol designed for the distribution of real-world assets (RWAs), financial instruments such as institutional funds that are issued and managed onchain. According to the website, the protocol uses smart contracts to automate fund issuance and distribution while retaining full compliance. Its tokenization engine is designed to give investors access to institutional funds at lower minimums and with higher liquidity than traditional alternatives. KAIO was incubated by Laser Digital, the digital assets arm of financial group Nomura, and WebN Group. Active products on the platform include funds from BlackRock, Brevan Howard, Hamilton Lane, and Laser Digital, with an upcoming launch from Mubadala Capital. In April 2026, KAIO announced an $8M strategic round backed by stablecoin issuer Tether, Systemic Ventures, Further Ventures, and Laser Digital, bringing total funding raised to $19M. Visit the #BlockchainThursday link in our bio to learn m...