Plume Launches nBND Vault Tied to Fidelity Bond ETF
Plume's new nBND vault tokenizes shares of Fidelity's Total Bond ETF, expanding institutional access to on-chain fixed-income exposure.
Plume, an Open Finance platform focused on institutional assets, has introduced a new tokenized vault tied to the Fidelity Total Bond ETF (NASDAQ: FBND), marking another step in the broader push to bring traditional fixed-income products onto blockchain infrastructure.
The nBND vault holds shares of FBND, an actively managed exchange-traded fund that invests primarily in investment-grade bonds, high-yield debt, and emerging markets debt securities. By wrapping the ETF in a tokenized structure, Plume aims to make exposure to a diversified bond portfolio more accessible within decentralized finance ecosystems.
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The launch reflects accelerating momentum in the tokenization of real-world assets, a trend in which financial institutions and fintech platforms are converting conventional securities into blockchain-based tokens to improve liquidity, settlement efficiency, and global accessibility. Fixed-income products have emerged as a focal point for such efforts, given the size and stability of global bond markets.
Plume's approach positions the platform as a bridge between institutional-grade financial instruments and on-chain capital markets infrastructure. The integration of a well-known, actively managed ETF from a major asset manager like Fidelity signals growing institutional legitimacy for tokenized finance products.
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