Sentora, a new institutional Defi platform, was officially launched after the merger of Intotheblock and Trident Digital.
The combined entity debuts with $ 25 million in series A financing, led by New Form Capital with the participation of Tribe Capital, Ripple and others. The initiative brings more than $ 3 billion together in earlier institutional Defi deployment under one brand aimed at complying with the growing demand for regulated, risk-managed access to decentralized financing.
The merger unites the on-chain analyzes and risk management technology of IntotheLock with Trident’s experience in structured liquidity programs.
Sentora offers a full-stack solution with revenue strategies, structured lending, capital formation and real-time risky boards. Designed with a “compliant-first” approach, the KYC and AML processes platform integrates as regulatory frameworks that are increasingly pushing institutional players to meet higher standards.
Sentora arises as the Mica regulations begin to reform the Crypto market in Europe and expand global exposure to digital assets.
Anthony Demartino, CEO of Sentora and co-founder of Trident Digital, described the platform as a response to rising institutional expectations. “Defi is the future of finance, but that future must be built with the needs of institutions in mind,” he said in a statement. Jesús Rodríguez, CTO and former CEO of Intotheblock, noted that Sentora reflects a natural evolution of their data -driven Ethos.
The merger comes in the midst of broader shifts in decentralized finances. In the meantime, the total value of Defi (TVL) is floating around $ 100 billion. The emphasis of Sentora on Riskodashboards and structured liquidity tools is positioned as a counterpoint for worries around Defi -exploits, in particular because traditional financial institutions are looking for safer access points in the sector.
The competitive landscape evolves next to these trends. Solutions such as Aave ARC, Maple Finance and BlackRock’s Buidl Fund have already focused on-chain products. The Sentora range wants to distinguish by combining robust risk management and compliance protocols with a uniform Defi stack of institutional quality.
Despite the momentum, the clarity of the regulations worldwide remains a variable. The registration of Sentora on the British Virgin Islands can take control of the American and the EU authorities, and details about supported protocols and detention solutions must still be announced. Questions also continue to exist with regard to the audit status and the coverage of smart contract insurance policies.
For the time being, the debut of Sentora will reflect the growing convergence of traditional finances and Defi. Supported by capital and built on proven infrastructure, the platform positions itself at the intersection of conforming access and decentralized opportunities.
