Can Tokenized Real Estate and Gold Save NFT Lending From Collapse?
NFT lending platforms are gasping for air—but Wall Street’s favorite buzzword might throw them a lifeline.
Real-world asset tokenization is creeping into DeFi’s riskiest corners. Will it work? Or is this just another case of ’financial innovation’ masking desperation?
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The NFT lending cooldown mirrors the broader NFT market slump, where trading volumes have nosedived 61% year-over-year. With fewer platforms active and user interest fading, the industry is clearly at a crossroads.
Still, Gherghelas isn’t writing it off. She argues that if future platforms build around utility, culture, and innovative mechanics rather than speculation, NFT lending could eventually find its footing again—this time, on sturdier ground.