The 'Boring Robot' Revolution: Tokenized Farms Generate Steady Urban Yields

peaq, a blockchain platform focused on the Machine Economy, has announced the launch of the world’s first tokenized robo-farm in China Hong Kong, a collaboration with DualMint and KanayaAI. The semi-autonomous vertical farm leverages AI and robotics to automate approximately 80% of traditional manual farming tasks, generating an estimated annual yield of 20% for token holderstitle1^[1]. The project, unveiled at Korea Blockchain Week 2025, will produce fresh greens such as lettuce, kale, and spinach for local residents via a subscription modeltitle2^[2]. Tokenization of the farm’s cash flow through non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the peaq blockchain aims to democratize ownership of automation-driven infrastructuretitle3^[3].

The farm’s design emphasizes sustainability and efficiency. It is projected to use 10 times less land, 90% less water, and no pesticides compared to conventional farmingtitle4^[4]. With 12 crop cycles annually—triple the typical 3–4 cycles—its AI-powered hydroponic systems and climate control are expected to reduce labor costs by 50% and increase output by 20% relative to traditional farms of similar sizetitle5^[5]. These metrics align with China Hong Kong’s ecological goals, addressing urban food security while minimizing environmental impacttitle6^[6].

The tokenization model ties investor returns to real-world demand for groceries, a sector insulated from crypto market volatility. DualMint, which manages the tokenization process, highlighted that the farm’s revenue will directly fund yields for NFT holderstitle7^[7]. A waitlist for token access is already open, with early sign-ups receiving 24-hour priority for the crowdsaletitle8^[8]. This approach positions the project as a “Boring Robot” asset, a category of yield-generating machines designed to operate continuously and generate stable returnstitle9^[9].

Executives from all three partners emphasized the broader implications of the project. Leonard Dorlöchter, co-founder of peaq, described the initiative as a “breakthrough” in the Age of AI and Automation, enabling communities to co-own and profit from robotics rather than fear displacement. Dr. Princeton Wong of KanayaAI noted that vertical farming, enhanced by AI and tokenization, offers a scalable solution for densely populated urban areas. Bill Lee of DualMint underscored the model’s resilience, stating that grocery demand provides a “healthy, sustainable foundation for growth” independent of crypto price fluctuations.

The launch marks a strategic step in the RWA (Real-World Asset) tokenization trend, which is projected to grow from $250 billion to $3.5 trillion by 2030. By anchoring tokens to tangible, revenue-generating infrastructure, the project aligns with efforts to integrate blockchain with physical economies. Peaq’s blockchain infrastructure supports machine-to-machine transactions and governance, facilitating the expansion of the Machine Economy. DualMint plans to extend this model to other automation-driven assets, such as unmanned retail operations, further diversifying the tokenized asset class.