Ondo Enables Cross-Chain Transfers for Tokenized Stocks via LayerZero

Ondo Finance has taken another step toward bringing traditional markets on-chain. The firm announced the launch of Ondo Bridge, a new tool that allows tokenized stocks and ETFs to move across blockchains. The bridge is now live on Ethereum and BNB Chain. From day one, it supports more than 100 tokenized equities and exchange-traded funds. This means users can transfer the same asset between chains without breaking its value or structure. In simple terms, stocks on-chain can finally travel. No wrappers, no workarounds. Just clean movement across networks.

Built With LayerZero and Secured by Validators

Ondo built the bridge in collaboration with LayerZero. The protocol powers the messaging layer that makes cross-chain transfers possible. To strengthen security, the system uses a decentralized verifier network, or DVN. This verifier set includes Canary Protocol and other independent nodes. Together, they confirm messages and reduce reliance on a single party. The bridge also runs through Stargate, which handles execution and liquidity routing.

As a result, transfers keep 1:1 asset parity. One tokenized share stays one tokenized share, no matter the chain. That detail matters, especially for institutions that care about predictability. Ondo says this setup meets the standards expected from real-world asset products. In short, it aims to feel less like DeFi chaos and more like financial plumbing that actually works.

One Bridge, Many Assets, Faster Expansion

Before this launch, tokenized securities often relied on separate bridges for each asset. That approach slowed growth and added risk. Ondo Bridge replaces that model with a single, unified framework. Now, all Ondo Global Markets assets move through one system. This makes operations simpler and cuts down on technical overhead. More importantly, it allows Ondo to expand faster.

According to the company, new EVM-compatible chains can be added within weeks. That speed opens the door to a truly multi-chain future for tokenized stocks. This matters because Ondo Global Markets has already seen strong traction. Since launching on Ethereum in September, it has surpassed $350 million in total value locked and crossed $2 billion in trading volume. A recent expansion to BNB Chain also brought access to millions of DeFi users.

Plug-and-Play for Apps, Wallets, and DeFi

One of the biggest unlocks is integration. More than 2,600 apps already support LayerZero. These platforms can now add Ondo’s tokenized stocks and ETFs with minimal effort. That includes wallets, DeFi protocols and other on-chain services. Stargate has already integrated Ondo assets, and more are expected to follow.

Ondo’s leadership says this move helps position tokenized equities as core building blocks in DeFi. Instead of sitting on one chain, these assets can flow wherever users go. LayerZero’s team echoed that view. They see tokenized stocks becoming as portable as stablecoins. Always available, always transferable. Currently, Ondo Bridge starts with Ethereum and BNB Chain. But the roadmap points wider. If execution matches ambition, on-chain securities may soon feel less experimental and more inevitable.