MAKE Group has launched Astralbeam, a cross-chain bridging protocol on the Casper blockchain designed to transfer tokenized real-world assets across major networks while maintaining their regulatory compliance requirements.
The bridge connects Casper to Ethereum, Polygon, Base, and Robinhood Chain, and serves as a communications link to the T-REX Ledger, a compliance-focused blockchain backed by financial services firm Apex Group and built using Polygon CDK.
Preserving Compliance Across Networks
More than $32 billion in real-world assets have been tokenized under the ERC-3643 compliance standard. However, financial institutions have faced technical barriers when moving regulated securities across blockchains while preserving identity and eligibility rules.
Astralbeam uses the ERC-7786 cross-chain messaging standard to address this challenge. When tokenized assets move between networks, Astralbeam queries the T-REX Ledger to verify investor registries and transfer conditions before transactions settle.
Casper is the first non-EVM blockchain integrated into the T-REX ecosystem. The blockchain features upgradeable smart contracts and fast transaction finality designed for institutional transfer standards.
Security and Testing
To address security concerns associated with blockchain bridges, Astralbeam uses a decentralized multi-signature validation mechanism requiring independent verification from at least three of five node operators, enforced directly by smart contracts rather than centralized servers.
Astralbeam completed six months of testnet operations and underwent a security audit conducted by Halborn Security prior to launch.
Institutional Asset Growth
Apex Group currently services $3.5 trillion in traditional assets. The company previously committed to bringing $100 billion in tokenized assets to the T-REX Ledger by 2027.
