KAIO launches governance token and foundation to expand $100M real-world asset protocol amid $30T tokenization wave

KAIO, supported by Nomura's Laser Digital, has introduced its KAIO governance token and established the KAIO Foundation to manage governance, treasury, and ecosystem growth. The protocol currently oversees $100 million in institutional-grade real-world assets across 10+ blockchains, collaborating with major asset managers like BlackRock and Brevan Howard. KAIO's token features long vesting periods and governance rights but no direct fee claims, aligning with the slow-moving nature of real-world asset markets. Looking ahead, KAIO plans to launch KASH in 2026, a retail-focused product to simplify access to real-world asset yields, potentially bridging institutional funds and retail investors in the growing tokenization market projected to reach trillions.