Real-World Asset Tokenization Market Surges 380% in Three Years

The tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) has expanded nearly fivefold since 2021, now commanding a $24 billion market as institutional adoption accelerates. Blockchain's promise of operational efficiency and cost reduction is transforming traditional finance infrastructure.

Standard Chartered projects the sector could reach $30 trillion by 2034, while McKinsey and BCG offer similarly bullish forecasts ranging from $2 trillion to $16 trillion. "We're witnessing the early stages of what could be the largest capital migration in financial history," notes the joint report from RedStone, Gauntlet and RWA.xyz.

Major players like BlackRock with its $2.9 billion BUIDL fund and Apollo's private credit tokenization initiative demonstrate growing institutional conviction. The technology converts stocks, bonds and other tangible assets into blockchain-native tokens, streamlining settlement and expanding market access.