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Franklin Templeton BENJI

B+
SEC-Registered Fund (Franklin Templeton)SPOFRetail & Institutional

Franklin Templeton's OnChain US Government Money Fund (FOBXX) was the first SEC-registered fund to use a public blockchain for transaction processing and share ownership recording. The fund invests in US government securities and is accessible through the Benji app with a $20 minimum. Shares are tracked on Stellar and Ethereum blockchains.

Visit Franklin Templeton BENJI
By Steve L, Editorial Lead·Reviewed by Proof of Custody Editorial
·Last updated Mar 2, 2026
77
Custody & SecurityEase of UseFeesFeaturesTransparencySupport
Score Breakdown
Custody & Security35% weight
82
Ease of Use20% weight
75
Fees15% weight
75
Features10% weight
70
Transparency10% weight
82
Support10% weight
75
Assessment
Key Strength

First SEC-registered fund to use public blockchain for share tracking. Franklin OnChain US Government Money Fund accessible via the Benji app. $700M+ AUM. Stellar and Ethereum deployment.

Primary Risk

Single asset manager controls fund operations. On-chain component is share tracking, not direct asset custody. Minimum investment for direct access.

Pros
  • +Pioneer in on-chain fund registration
  • +Low minimum investment ($20)
  • +Franklin Templeton brand (75+ years)
  • +SEC-registered with full regulatory compliance
  • +Lowest expense ratio (0.20%)
Cons
  • -Single asset manager dependency
  • -On-chain component is share tracking only
  • -Limited DeFi composability
  • -Two-chain deployment only
Custody Features
✕Multisig
✕Multi-Institution
✕No Single Point of Failure
Segregated Accounts
Proof of Reserves
Insurance
Regulated Custodian
No Physical Exposure
✕Multi-Jurisdiction
✕Inheritance
✕Segregated Insurance
✕IRA
✕Lending
Buy/Sell
✕Dynasty Trusts
Fees
0.20% expense ratio
Minimum$20 (via Benji app)
Regulatory
✓Qualified Custodian
Jurisdiction
United States
Licenses
SEC-Registered Investment Company (1940 Act), FINRA
Custody Independence Standard
0 of 4 pillars met
Vendor independenceNot met
Entropy independenceNot publicly documented
Control independenceNot met
Operational independenceDepends on configuration

1 independent party or system must fail before a Franklin Templeton BENJI holder's bitcoin is at risk.

  • •A single institution controls the keys, so its compromise, insolvency, or unilateral action is sufficient to put funds at risk.
  • •Regulated status and segregation can protect assets in insolvency, but they do not create independence of control.
How this is assessed →
Insurance

Franklin Templeton BENJI's custody insurance is not publicly disclosed.

Frequently asked questions
Is Franklin Templeton BENJI safe?+

Franklin Templeton BENJI uses a sec-registered fund (franklin templeton) model and scores 77/100 in our independent review, including 82/100 on custody security. One institution can move funds, which is a single point of failure. Safety depends on your priorities; see the full score breakdown above.

Is my bitcoin insured at Franklin Templeton BENJI?+

Franklin Templeton BENJI's custody insurance is not publicly disclosed in a form we can verify. Where it exists, custody insurance covers specific named events up to shared limits and does not cover price loss. Confirm coverage in writing before relying on it.

What happens to my bitcoin if Franklin Templeton BENJI fails?+

Because Franklin Templeton BENJI holds custody through a single institution, recovery in a failure would run through that institution's bankruptcy or resolution process and depends on whether assets were segregated and properly titled. This is the concentration risk of single-custodian models.

Does Franklin Templeton BENJI support inheritance?+

Franklin Templeton BENJI does not advertise a dedicated inheritance or beneficiary feature in the data we track. Confirm current options with the provider, since custody inheritance handling changes.

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