Institutional On-Chain Yields Get Compliance Boost with Kiln-Chainlink Integration

Kiln, a leading institutional on-chain asset and yield management platform, has integrated Chainlink's Runtime Environment (CRE) and Automated Compliance Engine (ACE) to launch institutional-grade yield products. The integration, announced in November 2025, aims to address the growing demand for secure, transparent, and compliant on-chain solutions in the institutional market. Starting on Base, the platform plans to expand to Ethereum, BNB Chain, Optimism, Arbitrum, and Polygon, according to Kiln's announcement.

The integration leverages CRE's decentralized compute environment to execute vault operations, automate settlement workflows, and publish on-chain Net Asset Values (NAVs) without relying on centralized intermediaries. This ensures tamper-resistant execution across multiple blockchains, a critical requirement for institutions navigating regulatory landscapes. CRE also enables real-time event monitoring and automated actions, reducing manual intervention in yield strategies, Kiln noted.

Chainlink ACE complements this infrastructure by embedding compliance enforcement directly into blockchain workflows. It allows Kiln to implement policies such as allow/deny lists, transaction limits, and identity verification using cryptographic proofs and audit-ready logs. The framework supports reusable, privacy-preserving credentials aligned with standards like LEI/vLEI and ONCHAINID, ensuring compliance without compromising transparency or decentralization, as outlined in a DeFi Planet article. Together, CRE and ACE enable Kiln to offer permissioned DeFi vaults that meet institutional operational and regulatory expectations.

Kiln's CEO, Laszlo Szabo, emphasized that the integration unlocks access to compliant, automated yield infrastructure for custodians, exchanges, and asset managers. "This is a strong example of how institutional users can leverage on-chain yield strategies while meeting high standards for automation, compliance, and control," he stated. Chainlink's Senior Product Manager, Kostiantyn Dmitriiev, added that the collaboration demonstrates how secure, permissioned DeFi can scale across ecosystems.

With over $16 billion in assets delegated across 30+ PoS chains in 2025, Kiln's infrastructure is designed to streamline on-chain asset management for institutions. The platform's SOC2 Type II compliance further underscores its focus on operational security. By combining CRE's execution capabilities with ACE's compliance framework, Kiln positions itself to meet the evolving needs of institutional clients seeking diversified yield opportunities in a regulated environment, the DeFi Planet article noted.

The move aligns with broader industry trends, as institutions increasingly seek interoperable solutions to navigate the complexities of tokenized finance. Chainlink's existing partnerships with entities like Swift, UBS, and Aave highlight its role as a trusted infrastructure provider in this space, Kiln's announcement added.