Centrifuge, in collaboration with S&P Dow Jones Indices, is bringing the iconic S&P 500 index on-chain for the first time. This marks a pivotal shift, merging traditional benchmarks with blockchain efficiency.
The project was unveiled on July 1, 2025, during the Summit RWA in Cannes. It introduces the Janus Henderson Anemoy S&P 500 Index Fund Segregated Portfolio, the first tokenized S&P 500 fund, supported by official daily data directly from S&P DJI.
Through a novel proof-of-index system, the fund allows smart contracts to track and verify the S&P 500’s performance on-chain. This lays the groundwork for decentralized apps, DAOs, and DeFi protocols to use it as collateral or build automated strategies around it.
Unlike traditional investment vehicles, this fund operates 24/7, with full programmability and transparency. Investors worldwide can access one of the most recognized indices without legacy intermediaries, regulatory hurdles being finalized.
Anemoy Capital and Janus Henderson are handling the fund management, ensuring professional oversight while embracing the benefits of blockchain. This hybrid model could become the blueprint for future tokenized indices.
Industry voices highlight how this fusion of TradFi and DeFi might open the door for trillions in assets to migrate on-chain. It’s not just about speed or cost—it’s about reshaping financial infrastructure at its core.
The S&P 500’s move onto the blockchain stands as a powerful symbol of how far tokenization has come. It also signals where capital markets are heading: programmable, global, and radically more inclusive.
