Sentora Merger Marks Institutional DeFi Expansion

Sentora emerges as a new leader in institutional DeFi, following a merger between
IntoTheBlock and Trident Digital, announced today.

The event underscores DeFi’s
maturation, bridging TradFi and DeFi with scalable solutions, attracting institutional interest.

Sentora has been formed with the merger of IntoTheBlock and Trident Digital. Anthony
DeMartino, co-founder of Trident and former Coinbase executive, leads the company to offer
institutional-grade DeFi solutions. The company’s focus remains on abstracting DeFi complexity.

The merger attracted significant funding, including $25 million led by New Form Capital and
others like Ripple. The backing highlights institutional confidence in
blockchain technology, setting Sentora ahead in the market. Institutional DeFi emerges as a
focal point of the merger, offering compliant and scalable solutions. The synergy of DeFi
analytics and Trident’s risk management tools aims to attract substantial
institutional investment.

“Sentora aims to serve institutional investors by abstracting away DeFi complexity—offering compliant
yield, risk management, and liquidity solutions.”
— Anthony DeMartino, CEO, Sentora

Sentora’s market approach addresses potential barriers faced by institutional entities. By
focusing on compliance and regulatory advancements, the merger positions itself to increase DeFi
adoption. The potential impact on leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and
Ethereum, alongside growth in DeFi
protocols, highlights significant opportunities.

The DeFi sector has witnessed institutional interest growth following regulatory improvements.
Sentora’s formation, supported by major VCs and aligned with regulatory comfort, indicates a shift towards a more
stable and compliant DeFi landscape.