Libre Brings Laser Digital’s Carry Fund On-Chain via Avalanche, Enabling Access to Regulated Alternative Strategies

‍Abu Dhabi, New York, London, May 15th, 2025 – Libre, the first fully on-chain infrastructure purpose-built for regulated real-world assets (RWAs) has brought its Libre Gateway to the Avalanche network, starting with the tokenization of the Laser Carry Fund (LCF). This integration marks yet another milestone in expanding institutional access to tokenized financial products on public blockchain infrastructure.

As part of this launch, several other institutional-grade investment funds including those from BlackRock, Hamilton Lane, and Brevan Howard will become available through Avalanche’s high-performance network. Issued and distributed on-chain via Libre, these funds enable compliant access for accredited and institutional investors and lay the groundwork for deeper utility and integration within decentralized finance (DeFi).

Libre represents a broader shift in how regulated investment products can be issued, managed, and accessed. Its infrastructure facilitates tokenization, on-chain subscriptions, redemptions, as well as cross-chain allocations for its institutional and accredited investor clients, allowing asset managers to offer their fund products in programmable, composable formats. Avalanche’s customizability and low latency allows Libre to provide the operational controls and seamless execution that institutions demand, while maintaining seamless interoperability with on-chain ecosystems.

“Avalanche’s speed, scalability, and flexible L1 architecture make it an ideal foundation for regulated RWAs,” said Dr. Avtar Sehra, CEO and Founder of Libre. “We’re pleased to bring the Libre Gateway to Avalanche and offer institutional and accredited investors secure, compliant access to top-tier funds that can be allocated, reported, and eventually deployed in DeFi protocols over time.”

Avalanche offers high-throughput execution, sub-second transaction finality, and low fees, providing a scalable foundation for the next generation of capital markets. Its unique L1 architecture allows institutions to deploy purpose-built chains, while maintaining native connectivity to the broader Avalanche ecosystem.

Having already tokenized over $200M in assets across various strategies, Libre joins the growing list of Institutional partners building on Avalanche. For asset managers, the deployment introduces new distribution channels through a growing number of entities seeking to embed these strategies into their product and service offerings. For institutional and accredited investors, it enables seamless, secure participation in alternative investment strategies directly from the on-chain ecosystem.

“Libre’s purpose-built infrastructure unlocks new possibilities for how companies can engage with tokenized assets,” said Morgan Krupetsky, Head of Institutions & Capital Markets at Ava Labs. “Their approach to compliant issuance and fund utility aligns strongly with Avalanche’s technical strengths and the network’s suitability for tokenization and on-chain finance writ large. We’re excited to welcome Libre to Avalanche’s growing institutional ecosystem.”

Laser Digital’s LCF is the first fund available through the Libre Gateway on Avalanche. LCF is a market-neutral strategy designed to take advantage of yield and funding opportunities across digital asset markets. Additional funds covering money markets, private credit, and global macro strategies will become accessible via the platform shortly following this initial launch.

“We’re pleased to expand the reach of the Laser Carry Fund via Libre’s infrastructure on Avalanche,” said Florent Jouanneau, Partner at Laser Digital. “As the tokenized fund landscape evolves, Avalanche’s performance and L1 flexibility provide an ideal environment for institutional distribution and long-term product innovation.”

Looking ahead, the collaboration will explore Avalanche-native capabilities including L1-based compliance zones, integrations with DeFi and stablecoin protocols, and staking mechanisms to optimize fund operations and support innovative on-chain strategies.

The Libre Gateway is set to go live on Avalanche in May 2025.

About Libre:

Libre is a fully on-chain infrastructure platform purpose-built for the tokenization and compliant distribution of regulated real-world assets (RWAs). As a dedicated Layer 1 AppChain, Libre enables asset managers to issue and manage institutional funds on-chain supporting on-chain subscriptions, redemptions, and cross-chain allocations through the Libre Gateway.

To date, over $200 million in assets from leading global institutions, including BlackRock, Brevan Howard, Hamilton Lane, and Laser Digital, have been tokenized using Libre’s infrastructure. From money markets to alternative strategies, Libre transforms institutional finance into secure, composable, and DeFi-native building blocks, paving the way for a new era of programmable capital. At present, Libre makes its tokenized funds available exclusively to institutional and accredited investors.

For more information, visit https://www.librecapital.com

About Avalanche

Avalanche is an ultra-fast, low-latency blockchain platform designed for builders who need high performance at scale. The network’s architecture allows for the creation of sovereign, efficient and fully interoperable public and private layer 1 (L1) blockchains which leverage the Avalanche Consensus Mechanism to achieve high throughput and near-instant transaction finality. The ease and speed of launching an L1, and the breadth of architectural customization choices, make Avalanche the perfect environment for a composable multi-chain future.

Supported by a global community of developers and validators, Avalanche offers a fast, low-cost environment for building decentralized applications (dApps). With its combination of speed, flexibility, and scalability, Avalanche is the platform of choice for innovators pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology.

For more information, visit https://avax.network

About Laser Digital:

Laser Digital is a digital asset business redefining the frontier of digital finance. Backed by Nomura, Laser Digital delivers scalable, robust opportunities across trading, solutions, asset management and ventures. The team works at higher risk management standards, compliance, and commercial viability, all driven by a belief in more responsible engagement in digital assets. With an open and dynamic culture, Laser Digital has the freedom to adapt to market needs, to move swiftly to capitalisation, and to share learnings with clients and partners – bringing greater confidence to the institutional market for the benefit of all.

For more information about Laser Digital, please visit https://www.laserdigital.com

Media Contacts:

Libre Capital: pr@librecapital.com

Laser Digital: media@laserdigital.com

Avalanche: kaitlin.starcher@avalabs.org

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