Iyer brings deep expertise in TradFi and blockchain to guide RedStone’s vision of delivering institutional-grade data infrastructure for crypto and tokenized assets – advancing toward a Bloomberg Terminal-like experience for onchain financial information.
RedStone, the fastest-growing blockchain oracle, today announced the appointment of Vignesh Iyer, former Bloomberg Enterprise Data blockchain and crypto strategist, as a strategic advisor. His appointment comes at a critical moment of accelerating momentum in real-world asset tokenization and the institutional adoption of DeFi.
Advisory Role and Focus Areas
In his advisory role, Vignesh will guide RedStone’s growth in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and decentralized finance, with a focus on high-impact applications where DeFi can enhance traditional financial markets. These include secondary trading and primary issuance, peer-to-peer lending in capital markets, programmable assets, streamlined middle- and back-office reconciliation, and solutions that maintain strong compliance and regulatory standards.
Bloomberg Experience and Expertise
At Bloomberg, Iyer led the integration of crypto assets into the Bloomberg Terminal and developed classification systems now used by institutional investors. He also designed data solutions that improved settlement, liquidity, and traceability across public and private markets.
This expertise translates directly to RedStone’s mission. Iyer’s deep understanding of institutional data standards and market structure will accelerate RedStone’s evolution into a Bloomberg Terminal-equivalent for tokenized assets — offering secure, modular, and real-time data feeds not only for price discovery but also for proof of reserves, macroeconomic indicators, and compliance-critical datasets. His familiarity with RedStone’s modular pull-and-push oracle architecture further supports the delivery of scalable, customizable solutions for institutions entering the blockchain space.
Leadership Perspectives
“RedStone stands out as a team that knows exactly where it can make the biggest impact, with a modular, multi-chain oracle architecture built for real-world finance. The speed at which they deliver integrations, combined with their focus on reliability and security, positions them as a critical bridge between DeFi and TradFi. Their approach unlocks the full potential of tokenization, enabling faster settlement, greater transparency, and the high levels of privacy and compliance institutions demand. I look forward to working closely with the team to advance these capabilities and help shape the next generation of programmable finance.”
— Vignesh Iyer
“Vignesh’s broad experience in traditional and onchain finance, and his talent to identify institutional processes that blockchain can improve, make him a perfect leader helping us navigate tokenization revolution in TradFi. He contributed to our RWA report and offers a clear vision of the market and solutions coming soon. The best part is that he chose specifically RedStone as a blockchain oracle partner for a reason – he knows that our infrastructure is uniquely positioned for crypto mass adoption.”
— Marcin Kazmierczak, Co-Founder of RedStone
With Vignesh joining the advisory board, RedStone strengthens its commitment to advancing oracle solutions, bridging DeFi and TradFi for real-world asset tokenization and programmable finance.
About RedStone
RedStone is the modular blockchain oracle delivering reliable price feeds for emerging DeFi assets, including LSTs, BTCfi, and RWA. RedStone’s gas-efficient data feeds span 110+ chains and rollups, securing over $10 billion in TVL with zero mispricing or downtime events. Trusted by over 180 projects, including Compound, Morpho, Venus, Kamino, Pendle, Euler, Drift and Securitize. As the official oracle partner for major RWA tokenization platforms, including BlackRock BUIDL, Apollo ACRED, VanEck VBILL, and Hamilton Lane SCOPE, RedStone bridges traditional finance with decentralized infrastructure. Learn more by visiting redstone.finance.
