Catenaa, Wednesday, June 25, 2025-Decentralized data infrastructure provider SQD Network has launched OceanStream, a real-time financial data service targeting hedge funds, asset managers, and institutions navigating the tokenized asset economy. The rollout is accompanied by high-profile appointments signaling a deeper institutional push.
Howie Altman, a former tech executive at Bridgewater Associates, was named head of institutional strategy. David Attermann joins as executive advisor, backed by M31 Labs, a venture studio known for its Web3 infrastructure initiatives. Together, they will lead product development, go-to-market efforts, and integration for AI-native financial workflows.
OceanStream is designed to deliver low-latency, enterprise-grade blockchain data sourced from over 200 blockchains. By eliminating reliance on centralized data providers, the platform aims to support next-generation programmatic finance systems. It features open-source architecture and offers seamless integration for AI agents, quantitative models, and enterprise analytics platforms.
Altman said the global financial sector is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation, with OceanStream positioned to lead the way in institutional-grade digital asset data. Attermann added that OceanStream’s design reflects an AI-native, programmable future, citing industry trends like Databricks’ acquisition of Neon.
As institutions accelerate the shift toward onchain finance, demand for permissionless, transparent data pipelines is rising. OceanStream’s infrastructure supports this migration, offering a decentralized alternative to legacy systems like Bloomberg and Snowflake, optimized for tokenized markets and continuous AI-driven analysis.
Industry projections estimate tokenized asset markets could reach \$30 trillion within seven years. SQD Network aims to anchor this transition with real-time, composable data solutions suited for the evolving digital financial landscape.
