# Mavryk > Tokenizing Real-World Assets & integrating with DeFi Mavryk is a layer-1 blockchain for real-world asset tokenization with DeFi integrations, letting users convert physical assets into tradable digital tokens. Mavryk is a layer-1 blockchain that connects real-world assets to decentralized finance by enabling tokenization and smart contract-based applications. Users can tokenize assets such as real estate, pay fees with MVRK, and participate in staking and governance. The network focuses on usability for institutional and retail adoption. - Type: Network - Sector: Blockchain Platforms - Status: Active - Founded: 2023-06-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/mavryk ## Products - [Mavryk Network](https://thegrid.id/profiles/mavryk): Mavryk Network is a layer-1 blockchain for real-world asset tokenization, supporting smart contracts, staking, and decentralized applications for institutional and retail use. (L1, Live, Main Product) - [Mavryk Nexus](https://thegrid.id/profiles/mavryk): Mavryk Nexus is a portal for block exploration, governance participation, treasury functions, domain services, and dApp discovery in one interface. (Block Explorer, Live) - [Mavryk Wallet](https://thegrid.id/profiles/mavryk): Mavryk Wallet is a browser extension for managing Mavryk assets and interacting with dApps, with self-custody and staking features. (Wallet, Live) - [Mavryk Domains](https://thegrid.id/profiles/mavryk): Mavryk Domains is a decentralized identity service for registering and managing human‑readable domain names on the Mavryk blockchain. (Decentralised Identity, Early access) ## Assets - [MVRK (MVRK)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/mavryk): MVRK is the native token of the Mavryk Network. It is used to pay transaction fees, stake as security bonds for validators, and participate in on-chain governance voting. The network utilizes Liquid Proof of Stake, which allows token holders to delegate MVRK to validators known as bakers to help secure the network, enabling holders to earn staking rewards while maintaining liquidity without mandatory lock-up periods. 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