R2 Protocol Confirms Mainnet Launch with 12 Asset Managers, Vaults Offering 4–32% Yields

R2 Protocol 宣布完成与 BlackRock、Apollo、VanEck、Fasanara、Mercado Bitcoin、Centrifuge 等 12 家资管机构接入整合，主网将于 9 月 26 日 15:00（UTC+8）上线，并推出两大旗舰产品 T-Bills Vault（约 4% 年化）和 Private Credit Vault（约 9–10%，限时补贴后约 32%）。 https://t.co/CJttN3DObV

— 吴说区块链 (@wublockchain12) September 26, 2025

The R2 Protocol launch was on 15:00 UTC+8 (12:30 PM IST) on September 26, 2025 with 12 leading assets management institutions integrated. After the testnet, more than 385,000 addresses registered, as well as 50,000+ active users per day, which indicated good preparation to enter the live operations. 7 networks support was on R2 on the blockchain and a cross-chain bridge launch was on July 11, 2025, to facilitate smooth transfer of assets and scalability to the institutional clients.

Partnerships with Top Global Asset Managers

There were partnerships with several of the biggest financial organizations. In the globe: BlackRock (10.65T AUM), Apollo (651B AUM), VanEck (87.9B AUM), Fasanara (4.5B AUM), Mercado Bitcoin (3B tokenized assets), and Centrifuge (500M+ tokenized assets). These alliances control more than 11.39 trillion dollars, connecting conventional finances with DeFi. The integration allows tokenized real-world asset flows on some scale backed by 59B in cross-chain volume handled by Wormhole, and demonstrates the ability of the protocol to support high-value institutional traffic.

Flagship Vault Products Offer Competitive Yields

Two flagship vaults added by R2 Protocol:

• T-Bills Vault: It provides an annualized rate of around 4% with tokenized Treasury Bills which are conservative and backed by the government. Using the example of a 91-day T-Bill that was bought at $96 with a face value of 100, it yields a little less than 4% annually, when the protocol fees are taken into account.
• Vault: In the private credit market, Vault is offering base yields of 9-10% per annum, with a temporary subsidy of returns increased to approximately 32 which translates to a 32 return on $100 of investment in the year.

Adoption Metrics and Usage Indicators

The testnet of the protocol showed that 385,000+ addresses were there with 50,000+ active users daily, which indicates serious interaction prior to the start of the mainnet. Wormhole cross-chain transactions have processed over $59B of volume and institutional partners such as BlackRock and Apollo bring over $11 trillion of assets under management, representing the size and potential liquidity of the protocol.