Hamiltona protocol specializing in tokenizing real-world assets (RWA) on Bitcoin, has raised a $1.7 million seed funding round.
It is probably no coincidence that this was announced on the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration in the United States, where we are moving from an anti-crypto administration to a more sympathetic administration.
Hamilton, whose images include laser eyes coming out of Andrew Hamilton’s face, brings traditional finance to Bitcoin, making real-world token assets, such as fixed income, funds and real estate, accessible to institutions and individuals around the world.
Led by DisrupTech CompaniesThe deal included participation from investors CMS, DeSpread, Hyperithm, Core Ventures and other strategic investors.
The protocol was co-founded by Mohamed Elkasstawi And Ehab Zaghloulwho bring together over a decade of experience building blockchain-integrated fintech platforms for emerging markets. Hamilton leverages Bitcoin’s unparalleled security and decentralization to tokenize real-world assets. With the RWA market expected to reach $30 trillion by 2030, Hamilton is developing a protocol to make financial products more accessible and inclusive globally, starting with emerging markets.
“Bitcoin is not just digital gold. This is the foundational layer of the future of global finance,” Hamilton CEO Elkasstawi said in a statement. “Building on the most trusted ledger with 99.99% uptime over nearly 15 years, we are combining traditional finance with Bitcoin, democratizing access to capital markets for anyone, anywhere.”
Hamilton’s solutions address systemic barriers to financial access by providing stable, low-cost financial products in emerging markets, where currency devaluation and economic instability often limit opportunities for growth and financial security.
Hamilton launches three flagship offerings: HUSD, the first native stablecoin on Bitcoin backed by US Treasury bonds; HUST, tokenized US Treasury bonds; and Publius, a platform allowing financial institutions to tokenize any asset on Bitcoin, ensuring secure placement on the world’s most decentralized network. These offerings provide institutions and individuals with transparent access to capital markets.
The company stated that inaugural protocol transactioncompleted on July 4, 2024, marked a milestone by tokenizing US Treasuries on the Bitcoin Layer 2 Stacks, Core and BoB solutions. The moment, coinciding with American Independence Day, reflects Hamilton’s vision to advance financial independence and innovation through decentralized finance (DeFi).
“Investments in gold, treasury bills and fixed income products have traditionally been limited to individuals and institutions with millions of assets. Hamilton is breaking these barriers through tokenization, allowing anyone, anywhere in the world to participate in these institutional-grade investments with as little as a dollar,” said Malek Sultan, co-founder and partner at DisrupTech Ventures, in a statement .
Focused on emerging markets in Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia, Hamilton bridges traditional finance and blockchain innovation, providing institutional-grade investment opportunities through its flagship products .
Kasstawi holds a BS in engineering management, while Zaghloul holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Michigan State University, specializing in blockchain security and cryptography.
Disclaimer: This company stated that its press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.
