Wissel Backed HIGH € High Yield Corp Bond BHIGH om naar First Digital USD FDUSD

What is the project about? Backed brings real-world assets (RWAs) such as stocks or ETFs to blockchain rails. For example, our product bHIGH tracks the iShares € High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF, representing an index of Euro-denominated high yield corporate bonds. What makes your project unique? Backed issues permissionless tokens (bTokens) that represent ownership of structured products. Backed tokens are 1:1 backed by the underlying assets, held by Swiss third-party custodians, and are bankruptcy remote book-entry securities. History of your project. Backed was incorporated in 2021 in Switzerland due to the regulatory clarity the Swiss DLT Act provided to the project. Backed released its first tokenized product on Ethereum in early Q1 2023. Backed now supports issuance and redemption on many different blockchains. What’s next for your project? Backed is working to create the standard for tokenization with a network of protocols benefitting from RWAs on-chain. What can your token be used for? Backed enables clients to access sustainable, low-risk yields while keeping their funds entirely on-chain. There is no need to go through TradFi onboarding processes or off-ramp crypto to fiat. bTokens are utilized by the likes of Gnosis, Angle Protocol, Ribbon Finance, Aragon, and Blueberry to name a few. Disclaimer: Backed Finance AG and its subsidiary Backed Assets GmbH are not affiliates of or licensed by BlackRock Inc, BlackRock Fund Advisors and any of its affiliates ("BlackRock"). BlackRock is not responsible in any way to bIB01 products. Backed DOES NOT sell its tokens to U.S. Persons or for the account or benefit of U.S. Persons, and tokens are not marketed, offered, or solicited in the U.S. or in any other prohibited jurisdiction. For a full list of prohibited and restricted countries and review of legal documentation, please visit (edited)

What is the project about? First Digital USD (FDUSD) aim to revolutionize the digital asset landscape. Our mission is to empower users with a transformative financial instrument that combines the stability of cash reserves with the seamless efficiency of advanced blockchain technology. By offering a fully collateralized digital asset, our stablecoin ensures the utmost security, transparency, and transaction reliability. This strategic fusion of traditional stability and cutting-edge innovation allows users to confidently navigate the digital economy, unlocking a world of possibilities while maintaining the utmost trust in their financial interactions. What makes your project unique? Transferable: FDUSD enables frictionless and streamlined transactions, rendering it a convenient choice for a wide range of applications and scenarios. Redeemable: FDUSD is backed by high-quality reserves- cash and cash equivalents, which enable holders the ability to redeem their FDUSD tokens for their equivalent value in US dollars. Users can trust that FDUSD is always 1:1 backed. Low Fees: One notable benefit of FDUSD is its ability to offer cost-effective transactions with minimal fees. Unlike traditional financial transactions, this cost-efficiency makes FDUSD an attractive and economical choice for users. Operates on Decentralized Networks. FDUSD operates on decentralized networks that are distributed across multiple nodes. In so doing, it enhances transparency, security, and resilience. Bankruptcy Remote FDUSD is designed to be bankruptcy remote, with the reserves held in segregated accounts on a registered trust company, separated from the issuer’s operational accounts. It ensures the stablecoin remains stable and secure. History of your project. Established in 2019, First Digital is Asia’s leading multi-faceted trust partner bridging the gap between the traditional and digital financial worlds.