Clearpool & Plume Join Forces to Accelerate RWA Adoption and PayFi Innovation
Two of the leading Real-World Asset (RWA) protocols, Clearpool and Plume Network, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate tokenization and Payment Financing (PayFi) yield accessibility. As part of the collaboration, Clearpool will launch the first-ever Credit Vault on Plume, the first full-stack blockchain and ecosystem built for Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi), marking the start of Clearpool’s multi-chain rollout across leading networks. Clearpool’s first Credit Vault will be managed by Cicada Credit.
Plume is a purpose-built blockchain focused on tokenized real-world assets, designed to make traditional financial instruments — from private credit to renewable energy financing — as accessible and transparent as crypto assets. Since its Mainnet launch in June 2025, Plume has experienced rapid adoption, with over 200 protocols deployed on its network. The network serves over 200,000 users and has processed more than 100 million transactions. Plume’s development is supported by a roster of top-tier investors, including YZi Labs, Apollo Global Management, Galaxy Ventures, Brevan Howard Digital, Superscrypt, Hashkey, Reciprocal Ventures, and others.
“Our partnership with Clearpool is another step in our commitment to advancing innovation in real-world asset finance. This development opens up further access and transparency that was previously unimaginable. This work also underscores Plume’s conviction in stablecoins as a key driver in the development of the RWA sector,” said Teddy Pornprinya, Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder of Plume.
Clearpool’s Role in Institutional PayFi
Clearpool, launched in March 2022, has originated over US$850 million in stablecoin credit, serving institutional borrowers such as Jane Street, Wintermute, Flow Traders, and Fasanara Digital. Clearpool is now expanding into PayFi, a credit vertical powering global stablecoin payments for leading fintechs across retail remittances, B2B cross-border payments, and other services. Unlike crypto-only protocols, Clearpool bridges the gap between traditional capital and the stablecoin-powered economy.
PayFi, a trillion-dollar industry once reliant on heavy pre-funding, is now being revolutionized by stablecoins offering real-time liquidity and flexible funding solutions. PayFi is one of the most profitable forms of short-duration credit. Fintechs are willing to pay premium rates (1–2%) for instant access to liquidity that keeps their payment rails running.
“We’re excited to partner with Plume and combine our expertise in RWAs at a time when this sector is gaining significant momentum. By joining forces, we can accelerate institutional adoption and broaden retail access to innovative yield opportunities in PayFi,” said Jakob Kronbichler, CEO & Co-founder of Clearpool.
Shaping the Future of PayFi
The launch of Clearpool’s first Credit Vault on Plume represents a significant milestone for tokenized, high-quality real-world asset pools on-chain. By leveraging Plume’s RWA-focused blockchain, Clearpool aims to provide improved risk-adjusted yield opportunities, increased capital efficiency, and broader exposure to real-world payment flows for DeFi users.
Together, Clearpool and Plume are accelerating the adoption of PayFi, laying the groundwork for a more secure, transparent, and scalable stablecoin economy.
