AntChain Turns 15M Clean Energy Assets into Blockchain Tokens

Ant Digital Technologies, the enterprise solutions arm of Ant Group, is tokenizing approximately $8.4 billion in energy infrastructure and power assets on its AntChain blockchain, according to people familiar with the matter. The initiative involves tracking the power output and potential outages of over 15 million new energy devices, including wind turbines and solar panels, across China. This data is uploaded to AntChain, a blockchain platform developed by the fintech giant. The firm has already begun issuing tokens linked to these assets, with financing completed for three clean energy projects totaling 300 million yuan ($42 million) [1].

The tokenization of real-world assets is still in its early stages, but it offers potential benefits, including increased efficiency and reduced costs in fundraising. By bypassing traditional financial intermediaries such as loan officers and underwriters, companies can issue digital tokens directly to investors, representing fractional ownership or revenue rights. This approach not only streamlines the capital-raising process but also expands access to a broader range of investors, including retail participants who may have been excluded from infrastructure financing [1].

In 2024, Ant Digital raised 100 million yuan for Longshine Technology Group, a Shenzhen-listed energy company, by linking more than 9,000 of its electric charging units to the AntChain platform. In December, the unit secured over 200 million yuan for GCL Energy Technology by connecting the company’s photovoltaic assets to the blockchain [2]. These developments highlight the scalability of Ant Digital’s model and its potential to reshape how energy infrastructure is funded and managed.

One of the next steps for Ant Digital is to explore the possibility of listing these tokens on offshore decentralized exchanges to enhance liquidity. However, such plans remain contingent on regulatory approvals. The firm has also partnered with Hong Kong-based Yunfeng Financial Group Ltd. to explore real-world asset tokenization, leveraging the Pharos Network Technology platform, which is run by a former Ant employee [1]. At the same time, Ant Group’s international division is pursuing stablecoin-related licenses and applying blockchain infrastructure to cross-border corporate payments.

The regulatory landscape in Hong Kong is a crucial factor for Ant Digital’s expansion. A new set of rules governing stablecoin issuance took effect in August 2025, and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is set to grant the first batch of approvals early next year. Ant Digital is also participating in a HKMA-led sandbox initiative to promote blockchain-based tokenization of real-world assets. However, the firm must navigate a contrasting environment in mainland China, where crypto-related transactions remain banned, and regulators have taken steps to curb the promotion of stablecoins [1].

The tokenization of energy assets remains a nascent but growing trend, with global interest increasing as regulatory frameworks mature and blockchain platforms like Ethereum and Polygon provide robust infrastructure for compliance and automation. While Ant Digital’s efforts are distinctive in their scale, other firms are also experimenting with tokenizing real-world assets, including real estate, equities, and government securities. As the market evolves, the success of Ant Digital’s approach will depend not only on technical execution but also on regulatory support and investor confidence in the tokenized model [2].

Source: [1] Ant Digital Arm Puts $8 Billion Energy Assets on Its Blockchain (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-09/ant-digital-arm-puts-8-billion-energy-assets-on-its-blockchain) [2] Ant Digital is putting $8B in energy assets on the blockchain (https://cointelegraph.com/news/ant-digital-puts-8b-energy-assets-blockchain) [3] Jack Ma–Backed Ant Group Unit Leverages Blockchain for $8 (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jack-ma-backed-ant-group-042429528.html)