Tokenization of Real-World Assets Gains Momentum Amid Institutional Interest
The tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) is accelerating as institutions embrace collateral mobility and issuers democratize access to private markets. The sector has surged from a $50 billion market cap in 2024 to over $65 billion by May 2025—stablecoins excluded—marking its transition into the pragmatist phase of adoption.
Industry leaders at TokenizeThis 2025 highlighted both progress and unresolved challenges. While infrastructure gaps persist, the discourse has matured beyond speculative NFT and memecoin trends toward tangible financial applications.