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A key focus was on cross-chain interoperability and the development of reliable settlement layers, essential for fully functional Digital Value Payments (DVP). Johann discussed ongoing collaborations with SWIFT, DTCC, and Euroclear to automate corporate actions and reconcile cross-border transactions more transparently.

The potential to settle assets instantly on-chain, especially large-scale government securities like treasuries, could revolutionize liquidity and settlement efficiency. Ondo's work on tokenized treasury bonds is a precursor to a future where trillions in government debt become digitally native, enabling instantaneous settlement and unlocking new liquidity pools.