Pharos Foundation Forms to Advance Real-World Asset Finance on Blockchain

By Aaron Watts

Kraken

Key highlights:

  • Pharos Foundation will oversee RealFi development on Pharos Network ahead of its mainnet and token generation in 2026
  • The foundation is set up as a neutral, compliance-focused body with a focus on governance, transparency, and education
  • A charter and transparency report will detail governance structure, ecosystem fund usage, and grant issuance post-mainnet

Foundation to serve as RealFi’s long-term governance engine

The newly formed Pharos Foundation is stepping in as the neutral, non-profit steward for the RealFi ecosystem on the Pharos Network. As the network prepares for its mainnet and token generation event (TGE) expected in early 2026, the foundation will anchor the ecosystem with transparent, structured governance.

Designed to operate independently of short-term token hype, the foundation is committed to building the technical and legal scaffolding for a more trustworthy on-chain financial infrastructure. Its four main focus areas include technology development, governance and transparency, developer support, and education.

Focus on transparency and neutrality

In contrast to traditional foundation-led ecosystems, the Pharos Foundation clearly outlines its limits: it will not offer investment advice, promote token prices, or favor individual protocols. Instead, its efforts will be directed toward ecosystem-wide benefits, including documentation, governance tooling, and technical support.

“Pharos Foundation’s establishment underscores our commitment to creating a sustainable and trustworthy ecosystem for RealFi. A neutral foundation is crucial for long-term governance and ensuring that the ecosystem operates with transparency and integrity. We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment that benefits all participants, from developers to traditional financial institutions.”
—Wish Wu, Co-Founder & CEO at Pharos Network

The network’s infrastructure has already made significant progress, with the AtlanticOcean Testnet now live and supporting early RealFi experimentation across global markets.

Post-mainnet, the foundation will release a transparency report that includes details about fund usage, governance decisions, and grant distribution. It also plans to publish a formal charter that defines its governance structure, operational responsibilities, and commitment to public-benefit infrastructure.

The bottom line

The Pharos Foundation’s formation represents a key step in building a compliant and durable RealFi ecosystem. With a firm stance on neutrality and transparency, the foundation aims to ensure Pharos Network is ready to meet the long-term demands of institutional-grade decentralized finance.

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