Finran Group has announced the launch of Teiza, Malaysia’s first native Layer 0 blockchain, designed to serve as a secure and interoperable base for the nation’s digital transformation. The initiative, introduced through its subsidiary FinranX, is expected to enhance transparency, compliance, and innovation across both government and private sectors, while positioning Malaysia as a global hub for blockchain-driven solutions.
Teiza has been described as a foundational protocol that will accelerate the country’s digital economy by enabling the development of advanced blockchain applications. Its secure structure is intended to provide a trusted platform for businesses, regulators, and government agencies, allowing for reliable and immutable transactions while promoting interoperability across multiple blockchain layers.
Supporting national ambitions for digital advancement
Malaysia has set out a whole-of-nation approach to strengthen its digital ambitions, with initiatives spanning the public and private sectors. Experts highlighted that the effective deployment of a Layer 0 blockchain protocol is critical for creating a robust and secure environment for national digital services. Teiza has been positioned as the solution capable of fulfilling this role.
The protocol is built as a fork of the Tycho Protocol, a globally recognised blockchain framework known for its government and enterprise-grade applications. By leveraging the proven reliability of this technology, Teiza is expected to support a wide range of ecosystems, including regulatory compliance systems, financial infrastructures, Halal supply chains, and other permission-based networks, linking them within a seamless and secure architecture.
Driving scalability and interoperability
Leaders at Finran Group have emphasized that Teiza will provide the foundational ground layer needed to support diverse blockchain use cases in Malaysia. They indicated that the protocol will ensure interoperability between various Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 blockchains built on top of it, offering scalability and efficiency for digital solutions.
The infrastructure has also been highlighted as a platform capable of enabling advanced applications such as Islamic decentralized finance (DeFi), smart contract governance, and halal traceability. Discussions are reportedly already underway with statutory bodies and national agencies exploring ways to adopt the system for their ecosystems.
Government support and alignment with policy goals
Teiza aligns closely with Malaysia’s 13th Malaysia Plan, announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, which prioritizes digital innovation as a key growth driver. It also supports the recent views shared by the Minister of Digital, Gobind Singh Deo, who noted during the Malaysian Blockchain Week 2025 that blockchain should be seen as an enabler of trust rather than just a technological tool.
The introduction of Teiza is also expected to provide momentum for Malaysia’s National Blockchain Policy, helping transform sandbox prototypes into market-ready blockchain applications. This step is anticipated to accelerate the scalability of Web3 solutions and broaden adoption across industries.
Expanding horizons through AI and Web3 integration
Beyond its immediate applications, Teiza is being positioned as a catalyst for integrating blockchain with artificial intelligence and broader Web3 technologies. Such integration could open new possibilities in areas including smart governance, decentralized finance, secure data sharing, and supply chain integrity.
Finran Group has stated its intention to ensure that Teiza becomes a driver of economic growth by fostering a robust blockchain ecosystem. By enabling scalable, interoperable, and secure digital solutions, the initiative seeks to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a digital leader in the region and, ultimately, on the global stage.
