Blockchain Gears Up to Reshape Energy Finance with $8 Billion in Tokenized Power Assets

Ant Group’s enterprise solutions arm, Ant Digital Technologies, is advancing efforts to tokenize over $8 billion in energy infrastructure and power assets on its proprietary blockchain platform, AntChain. The firm has been monitoring power output and potential outages for more than 15 million new energy devices, including wind turbines and solar panels, across China, with operational data being uploaded to the blockchain to ensure transparency and real-time verification [1]. This initiative has already moved beyond the pilot phase, with three clean energy projects completed through tokenization, raising a total of 300 million yuan ($42 million) for the respective operating companies [4]. Ant Digital has also facilitated financing for energy firms, including Shenzhen-listed Longshine Technology Group and GCL Energy Technology, by linking their assets to the blockchain and issuing tokens to investors [2].

The tokenization process allows companies to bypass traditional financial intermediaries by directly offering digital tokens to investors, representing fractional ownership or future revenue streams from the underlying assets. This model reduces costs and accelerates access to funding compared to conventional financing methods, which often involve lengthy approval processes and high intermediary fees [2]. By leveraging blockchain technology and smart contracts, Ant Digital has streamlined operations, with on-chain verification of ownership, automated payouts, and real-time disclosures. For example, in a battery swapping project managed by Xunying Chuxing, funding was secured in just three days, with interest rates dropping from 15% to below 8% [1].

Ant Digital has explored future expansion options, including issuing tokens on decentralized offshore exchanges to enhance liquidity for real-world assets. However, such plans remain contingent on regulatory approvals, particularly in Hong Kong and other jurisdictions where digital asset frameworks are still evolving [3]. In Hong Kong, stablecoin regulations that came into effect in August have provided a clearer licensing framework, reducing compliance risks for token issuance and trading [1]. Ant Digital has also joined a sandbox initiative led by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) to explore the tokenization of real-world assets, further aligning its operations with regulatory developments [3].

The broader market for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is still in its early stages but is gaining traction globally. As of July, the total value locked in RWA tokenization has exceeded $25 billion, excluding stablecoins [1]. Analysts predict that tokenization of illiquid assets could reach up to $16 trillion by 2030 [1]. Ant Digital’s blockchain has already supported tokenization of renewable energy assets, such as photovoltaic equipment and electric vehicle charging stations, with plans to expand into computing power assets like AI servers [1]. This diversification reflects the firm’s strategic focus on leveraging blockchain technology for a range of asset classes, including real estate and financial instruments.

Despite the opportunities, the tokenization of real-world assets also comes with challenges, particularly in terms of regulatory compliance and market stability. Complex token structures could potentially replicate risks seen in asset-backed securities, such as those that contributed to the 2008 financial crisis. As a result, regulators must design frameworks that connect asset digitization, securitization, and tokenization while ensuring systemic safety [1]. Ant Digital’s efforts demonstrate a cautious yet ambitious approach, balancing innovation with the need for regulatory clarity and investor confidence in the rapidly evolving digital asset space.

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[4] Ant Digital is putting $8B in energy assets on the blockchain (https://cointelegraph.com/news/ant-digital-puts-8b-energy-assets-blockchain)