Tokenized Money Market Fund

Definition ∞ A tokenized money market fund is a traditional money market fund whose shares are represented as digital tokens on a blockchain or distributed ledger. These tokens allow for fractional ownership, instant transferability, and potentially 24/7 trading, leveraging the efficiency of blockchain technology. The underlying assets of the fund remain traditional short-term debt instruments. This structure merges the stability of money market funds with the programmability of digital assets.
Context ∞ Tokenized money market funds are emerging as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized finance, offering a regulated and stable on-chain asset for liquidity management. Discussions involve the regulatory classification of such tokens, ensuring compliance with existing securities laws, and the operational challenges of managing real-world assets on a blockchain. Future developments will likely see increased institutional adoption as a secure and efficient means to access short-term debt markets within the digital asset ecosystem.