Cardano Interoperability Boosted by Kima Network Catalyst Grant

October 16, 2025 – Cardano interoperability gets a boost as Kima Network, the universal settlement layer bridging blockchains and traditional finance, receives a Catalyst grant from Cardano’s Project Catalyst Fund 14. The funding supports the creation of a dedicated Cardano adapter, enabling atomic, compliant settlements between Cardano, Ethereum, Solana, and fiat networks like SWIFT and Visa.

Historical Context: Kima’s Fintech Roots and Cardano’s Catalyst Momentum

Kima Network launched in 2023 as a fintech-blockchain hybrid, pioneering multi-chain settlements via Threshold Signature Schemes (TSS). Its pilots with central banks, including the Bank of Israel and ECB, established secure cross-border flows and compliance-ready APIs.

Cardano’s Project Catalyst, launched in 2020, has disbursed over ₳1.5 million across 14 funds. Fund 14 emphasized interoperability projects, selecting Kima from thousands of proposals, strengthening Cardano’s path toward multi-chain connectivity and global DeFi expansion.

Long-Term Implications: Forging Compliant, Borderless Finance

The grant positions Cardano as a hub for compliant, atomic settlements, potentially scaling to $50 billion TVL by 2030. Kima’s adapter will enable programmable payments, Delivery vs Payment (DvP) for RWAs, and reduce costs by 40%, fostering adoption in emerging markets and bridging $10 trillion in global liquidity.