Mintlayer, the Bitcoin Layer 2 protocol powering decentralized finance and real-world asset tokenization, today announced the launch of Interest.One, the first and only platform designed to unlock Bitcoin’s trillions in dormant capital and channel it into regulated, yield-generating Real World Assets (RWAs).

Born from years of engineering and built from the heart of the United Arab Emirates, Interest.One represents a defining moment for Bitcoin transforming it from a store of value into a foundation for global, productive finance. 

“Bitcoin deserves to do more than sit idle in cold storage. With Interest.One, we are giving institutions and individual investors a trusted pathway to generate real, sustainable yield through RWAs. All while maintaining the integrity and principles that make Bitcoin unique.” Anna A. MacMillan - Co Founder

Introducing Interest.One: The First Bitcoin Backed Gateway to Real Yield

Interest.One is a Fund of Funds, built to connect Bitcoin with institutional-grade opportunities across the real economy. Through a single platform, BTC holders can now gain exposure to regulated, yield producing sectors without giving up ownership or control.

Interest.One’s Fund of Funds Portfolio:

• Real Estate Fund
• Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Computing Fund
• Healthcare & MedTech Fund
• Energy & Mobility Fund
• Food & Water Security Fund
• Defense & Cybersecurity Fund

This model opens the door for investors to diversify with confidence while maintaining full transparency and compliance under global standards.

For the first time, Bitcoin capital can work like traditional finance but with the efficiency, security, and transparency of blockchain technology.

Redefining Bitcoin’s Role in Global Finance

For years, Mintlayer has built the infrastructure that makes this leap possible from native Bitcoin cross-chain swaps to scalable, interoperable financial architecture. Now, that groundwork is paying off.

With less than 1% of Bitcoin currently participating in decentralized finance, leaving more than $2 trillion sitting idle. Meanwhile, global tokenization is accelerating, with analysts forecasting the RWA market could exceed $16–30 trillion by 2030.

Mintlayer positions itself precisely where these two forces meet, enabling Bitcoin to fuel the next chapter of global finance by linking the one of the world’s most trusted assets to Real World Asset yield.

“This is the kind of foundational work that brings real utility to the blockchain space, Mintlayer and Interest.One are helping bridge the gap between innovation and adoption, connecting Bitcoin to the real economy.” Enrico Rubbolli - Founder

Built on Strong Foundations

Under the leadership of Enrico Rubboli and Anna MacMillan, Mintlayer’s team combines global experience across blockchain, finance, and emerging technology.

Enrico Rubboli, Founder and CEO, has over three decades of software engineering experience, including roles at Bitfinex and Tether. His technical vision has guided Mintlayer from concept to an established Bitcoin Layer 2 ecosystem supporting atomic swaps, tokenization, and advanced financial Infrastructure.

Anna MacMillan brings over 15 years of expertise in business strategy, investments, healthcare, innovation, and sustainable finance, driving Mintlayer’s institutional relationships and expansion from the United Arab Emirates.

About Mintlayer

Mintlayer is a Bitcoin Layer 2 protocol designed to enable decentralized finance, asset tokenization, and scalable applications directly on Bitcoin. Built with a secure architecture and interoperability in mind, Mintlayer provides the foundation for connecting Bitcoin’s trust with real-world utility.

About Interest.One

Interest.One is a Mintlayer portfolio company providing institutional-grade Real World Asset funds for Bitcoin holders. Its mission is to create a compliant, transparent, and efficient gateway for generating yield through real world investments while preserving Bitcoin ownership and security principles.

🔗 Learn more at Mintlayer.com and interest.one

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