The Real World Assets (RWA) sector just hit a new all-time high in assets under management (AUM), signaling massive growth across the space. In the past year alone, RWA protocols have expanded their AUM by an impressive 300% year-over-year.
Leading this charge is BlackRock, now the dominant force in issuing tokenized securities tied to money markets. These tokenized assets—largely built on public blockchains—are gaining momentum, with institutions like Ondo Finance and Ethena Labs contributing significantly, especially from crypto-native angles.
📊 Key Stats:
Total RWA AUM: $12.51B — rivaling top DeFi protocols
June 2024 TVL: $3.72B
Tokenized US Treasury debt: Jumped from $1.77B (June 2024) ➡️ over $7.1B
DeFi loans backed by RWA: $648M+
Wallets holding RWA tokens in 2025: 206K+ (2x increase YoY)
Total addresses interacted with RWA: 533,606
One of the standout products is BlackRock’s BUIDL token, now held by 49 known addresses. While still not tradable on open markets, BUIDL is widely used in DeFi protocols for collateral and reserve purposes. Its limited supply (under 500K tokens) is issued on-demand to vetted protocols.
📌 Dominant Use Case:
Tokenized debt instruments remain the backbone of the RWA space, favored for their predictable yield. Although the tokenization of stocks, real estate, and commodities hasn’t seen broad adoption yet, US Treasury bills and private debt dominate current offerings.
Ethereum continues to lead RWA activity in terms of transfers and integration into DeFi. An exception is tokenized gold, where Tether’s XAUt maintains monopoly status.
Despite a recent price correction—RWA tokens collectively fell over 15% this past week—the narrative remains strong. These tokens still average 28% returns since 2023, and most remain in the green over the last six months.
As the space matures, major players like Coinbase are also moving in. The company recently filed with the SEC to launch tokenized stocks and other asset-backed offerings, signaling broader institutional intent. Meanwhile, many decentralized platforms already offer RWA access, albeit with less regulatory clarity.
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