universal assets: uAssets on katana
universal assets: uAssets on katana
katana is bringing popular non‑EVM crypto assets like XRP, DOGE, SOL, and SUI into defi through universal, a protocol that issues wrapped tokens called uAssets. these tokens now thrive inside the katana defi ecosystem, bridging communities once separated by chain boundaries.
what are uAssets?
uAssets are 1:1 wrapped tokens that let non‑EVM assets work natively on katana. universal secures the underlying coins (XRP, DOGE, SOL, SUI, and more) in coinbase prime custody and mints corresponding ERC‑20 uAssets (uXRP, uDOGE, uSOL, and uSUI) on katana. holders can trade, lend, stake, or deploy their uAssets across katana’s defi stack, unlocking yield opportunities that didn’t exist on the source chains.
think wrapped bitcoin (WBTC), but expanded to almost any major asset.
why does katana care?
because defi should be simple, accessible, and capital‑efficient. users shouldn't have to deal with complex bridging solutions or rely on centralized exchanges to trade or use popular assets like DOGE or XRP.
universal delivers:
deep liquidity – uAssets tap coinbase prime’s off‑chain RFQ order books so users can on‑board large positions to katana with minimal slippage.
higher yields – integration with core katana apps such as morpho (lending) and sushi (DEX) turns idle holdings into productive capital.
chain‑owned liquidity (CoL) – katana can seed permanent capital into uAsset pools, creating sustainable depth for the network’s most‑traded pairs.
imagine a uSOL / jitoSOL liquidity pool on sushi swap on katana. should be easy to do because it already exists.
how do uAssets help katana's flywheel?
it's a powerful, self-reinforcing cycle:
more uAssets minted and traded → more swap & sequencer fees
fees feed deeper liquidity pools → better prices & yields
superior execution attracts new users → demand for more uAssets
loop repeats, compounding volume and TVL
this positive loop not only benefits users but strengthens the overall katana defi ecosystem, making it resilient, active, and highly attractive for both traders and long-term participants.
how to find uAssets on katana
method | best for | how it works |
universal swap (RFQ) | fast, one‑click execution | submit an on‑chain RFQ in the universal app; market‑makers return a firm quote; accept to receive freshly‑minted uAssets in a single transaction. |
universal mint | large or cross‑chain deposits | deposit native XRP / DOGE / SOL / etc through universal.xyz and receive an equivalent amount of uAssets minted directly to your wallet on katana. |
sushi swap on katana | trading existing supply | swap into uAssets from public liquidity pools (like uSOL/USDC) on Sushi V3. ideal for small buys or LP repositioning. |
whether you’re swapping, minting, or trading on sushi, every uAsset remains fully backed 1:1 in regulated coinbase prime custody.
trust & transparency
universal ensures complete transparency through coinbase prime custody and real-time verifiable proof-of-reserves using zkTLS technology. users have continuous, clear visibility into asset backing, confirming that every uAsset is securely backed 1:1 with the underlying native asset. no black‑box accounting, no blind trust.
the katana difference
imagine never leaving katana to trade the most popular crypto assets, or earning yield on tokens like XRP or DOGE for the first time. with universal, that vision is live today. assets that once sat idle can now generate yield, contribute liquidity, and drive economic activity. all without leaving the chain.
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katana is the new defi standard. built on productive assets, sustainable economics, and real user alignment.
welcome to katana, where uAssets expand your defi universe with deeper liquidity, sustainable yields, and a truly integrated crypto economy.
