FactBlock and ORBT DAO Create Trust Layer for Institutional DeFi

FactBlock, a leading blockchain ecosystem builder in South Korea, has announced its role as a founding partner of the ORBT DAO Foundation, marking a strategic collaboration to advance decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure. The partnership aims to position ORBT Protocol as a modular capital system designed to monetize idle liquidity and generate sustainable yield through pre-funded settlements and institutional-grade strategies. ORBT Protocol, which has already processed $10.5 billion in settlement flows and operates with $20 billion in pre-funded settlements, leverages programmable stablecoin infrastructure to ensure immediate utility and demand from inceptionFactBlock Joins as Founding Partner of the ORBT DAO Foundation^[1].

The ORBT DAO Foundation will oversee governance and transparency for the protocol, which combines decentralized governance with a focus on long-term institutional adoption. FactBlock’s involvement underscores its commitment to bridging digital assets with institutional markets, enabling the protocol to scale as a trusted capital layer for on-chain finance. The partnership aligns with FactBlock’s broader mission to connect global institutions, investors, and Web3 innovators through its events, such as Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), and advisory servicesFactBlock Joins as Founding Partner of the ORBT DAO Foundation^[1].

ORBT Protocol’s architecture is built on a dual-layer yield system, integrating on-chain DeFi lending and borrowing with tokenized real-world asset (RWA) exposure. The protocol’s modular design allows for flexibility in capital allocation, with 75% of assets deployed into diversified strategies such as liquidity provision and institutional partnerships, while 25% remains as immediate liquidity in the Peg Stability Module (PSM). This structure ensures both capital efficiency and risk mitigation, with transparent buy-and-burn mechanics reinforcing protocol valueFactBlock Joins as Founding Partner of the ORBT DAO Foundation^[1]. The PSM also facilitates low-slippage swaps between supported assets and 0x instruments (e.g., 0xUSD, 0xETH), supported by a network of facilitators and dynamic risk controls.

Leadership from both entities emphasized the strategic significance of the partnership. Brian Kang, Co-Founder of FactBlock, highlighted ORBT’s unique position as a protocol entering the market with pre-funded flows and a governance framework tailored for institutional transparency. Nabyl Charania, Co-Founder of ORBT, noted that FactBlock’s role in connecting institutions with Web3 innovation validates ORBT’s vision for decentralized governance at scaleFactBlock Joins as Founding Partner of the ORBT DAO Foundation^[1]. The founders of ORBT—Charania, Keshav Pandya, and Paresh Ghelani—bring expertise in capital markets, blockchain, and institutional infrastructure, further solidifying the protocol’s credibilityFactBlock Joins as Founding Partner of the ORBT DAO Foundation^[1].

FactBlock’s integration into the ORBT ecosystem is expected to unlock access to its global network of institutions and builders, enhancing ORBT’s scalability and adoption. The protocol’s waitlist for early access is now open at www.orbt.xyz/kbw, with the aim of onboarding users to its dual-layer yield system. The collaboration also aligns with broader trends in DeFi, including the rise of AI-driven governance and sustainability-focused initiatives, which are reshaping decentralized ecosystems in 2025Being National and Institutional: Korea's Pivotal Crypto Shift^[3].

The partnership reflects South Korea’s growing role in the global crypto landscape, where regulatory frameworks are evolving to accommodate institutional participation. Recent developments, such as the Financial Services Commission’s phased approach to corporate crypto trading and the exploration of KRW-pegged stablecoins, highlight the country’s efforts to balance innovation with compliance. ORBT’s focus on institutional-grade infrastructure and FactBlock’s event-driven community engagement position the collaboration to capitalize on this momentum.