Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Finance and Crypto Markets

For years, a substantial divide has separated traditional financial systems from the world of cryptocurrency.

• Traditional market barriers: Investing in U.S. equities or ETFs generally requires a brokerage account and is limited by trading hours.
• Crypto market characteristics: Decentralized, global, and available 24/7, but lacking underlying real-world asset support.

This disconnect forces investors to toggle between two distinct environments, preventing seamless portfolio allocation.

The Significance of the Ondo Zone Launch

Gate’s introduction of the Ondo Zone directly addresses this challenge. By tokenizing assets such as Apple, Tesla, Microsoft, and S&P 500 ETFs, the platform empowers users to:

• Invest in Wall Street assets directly through their crypto accounts
• Benefit from on-chain transfers with 24/7 accessibility
• Bypass geographic and account restrictions to achieve true global exposure

This evolution turns blockchain from just hosting “virtual assets” into a gateway that connects to real-world finance.

How Tokenized Assets Remove Barriers

Tokenized assets rely on a robust mapping mechanism:

• Each token mirrors shares of real-world stocks or ETFs
• Custodians and smart contracts govern minting and redemption transparently
• No brokerage account is needed—users participate with their Gate account

This structure lowers entry barriers and enhances both transparency and trading efficiency.

Real-World Investment Experience for Users

For most users, trading in the Ondo Zone feels almost identical to spot crypto transactions:

• Deposit USDT or supported tokens
• Choose an Ondo market pair in the app
• Execute trades in real time, with no need to wait for traditional markets to open

For example, users can buy Tesla tokens (TSLAON) on-chain at any hour. They do not have to wait for U.S. market hours. This “global, round-the-clock investment” is something traditional finance cannot match.

Market Potential of the Ondo Zone

• Growing demand: More investors seek real-world asset allocation in the crypto domain
• Market outlook: The tokenized asset market is projected to reach multi-trillion-dollar levels over the next five years
• Gate’s advantages: As a top-tier exchange, Gate offers robust user engagement and strong regulatory compliance

Thus, the Ondo Zone is not merely an innovative experiment—it may well become a landmark in the evolution of blockchain finance.

Looking Ahead

With an expanding range of tokenized stocks, bonds, and ETFs, the Ondo Zone will broaden its asset selection. In time, users could manage portfolios comprising Bitcoin, Apple shares, and S&P ETFs all on blockchain infrastructure—enabling seamless cross-market strategies.

The Ondo Zone represents not only Gate’s ongoing innovation but also the true fusion of traditional finance and crypto. For the first time, investors can witness the transformation of global capital markets on the blockchain.