Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization is emerging as one of the most transformative trends in crypto. By bringing assets like real estate, U.S. Treasuries, and corporate debt onto the blockchain, projects such as Centrifuge (CFG), Ondo Finance $ONDO and Maple Finance ($MPL) are bridging traditional finance with DeFi. Tokens like $ONDO currently trading near $0.93, offer investors access to yield-bearing instruments backed by real-world assets. The rise of stablecoins like $USDC and regulatory clarity in regions like the UAE and Hong Kong are further accelerating this movement.
Major developments in 2025 include Kraken’s launch of tokenized U.S. stocks on Solana and Franklin Templeton's fully tokenized U.S. Treasury fund in Europe. Meanwhile, MANTRA (OM), licensed in Dubai, is leading tokenized real estate efforts with a $108 million RWA fund. As institutions and even big banks begin exploring tokenized assets and stablecoins, the fusion of TradFi and DeFi is gaining traction. RWA tokenization is no longer just a concept—it’s rapidly becoming crypto’s most promising frontier.
