216: Bridging TradFi and Crypto: Marcos from Parfin on Rayls and Institutional Adoption

Web3 with Sam Kamani

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I chat with Marcos from Parfin, a leader in blockchain infrastructure for institutional finance.

We dive deep into:

✅ Parfin’s Mission: How they’re enabling banks and financial institutions to adopt blockchain and tokenized assets seamlessly.

✅ Rayls Blockchain: A cutting-edge EVM-compatible chain designed for secure and scalable institutional use.

✅ Stablecoins and Tokenization: Why 2025 is poised to be a tipping point for stablecoin adoption and tokenized financial instruments.

✅ Challenges in Institutional Adoption: Insights into regulation, interoperability, and building trust with TradFi players.

✅ Future Vision: How Rayls aims to transform financial markets by creating secure, scalable, and interoperable blockchain infrastructure.

Whether you’re a Web3 builder, an institutional player, or just curious about the intersection of blockchain and finance, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of institutional crypto adoption.

Key Timestamps

[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Marcos and Parfin, discussing their role in institutional blockchain adoption.

[00:01:00] Marcos’ Journey:

From traditional finance to blockchain.

Early adoption of Bitcoin and the founding of Parfin.

[00:04:00] What Problems Does Parfin Solve?

Enabling banks to tokenize assets and adopt blockchain.

Overview of Parfin’s two main products: the Parfin Platform and Rayls Blockchain.

[00:07:00] Bridging TradFi and Crypto:

How Rayls subnets help institutions tokenize assets securely.

The evolving role of stablecoins in payments and settlements.

[00:12:00] Tokenization Trends:

What’s next after stablecoins?

The growing demand for tokenized financial instruments like debt and bank notes.

[00:18:00] Challenges in Institutional Adoption:

Navigating regulation and compliance.

Driving liquidity and building trust with financial institutions.

[00:24:00] Advice for Founders:

Key strategies for selling to institutions.

The importance of security, compliance, and understanding the TradFi mindset.

[00:27:00] Parfin’s Roadmap:

Launching the Rayls public chain and subnets.

Opportunities for developers and collaborators to join the journey.

Connect

https://parfin.io/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/parfin/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcosviriato/

https://x.com/parfin_io

https://x.com/mcvviriato
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