Sentora, a new institutional DeFi platform, has officially launched after a merger between analytics firm IntoTheBlock and Trident Digital. The platform debuts with $25 million in Series A funding led by New Form Capital and supported by notable investors including Tribe Capital and Ripple. Sentora aims to provide regulated and risk-managed access to decentralized finance, consolidating over $3 billion in prior institutional DeFi deployments.
The new enterprise integrates IntoTheBlock’s on-chain analytics and risk management technology with Trident’s structured liquidity programs. Sentora's full-stack services include yield strategies, structured lending, capital formation, and real-time risk dashboards, prioritizing compliance with KYC and AML standards as regulatory scrutiny increases.
The launch aligns with growing institutional demand for safer entry into DeFi, especially as MiCA regulations reshape Europe's crypto landscape. While the competitive landscape includes solutions like Aave Arc and Maple Finance, Sentora distinguishes itself with an emphasis on risk management and unified compliance protocols. However, some questions remain regarding its regulatory positioning, protocol support, and audit transparency.
Sentora’s emergence illustrates the ongoing convergence between traditional and decentralized finance, supported by major capital inflows and industry infrastructure.