RWA Tokenization Market Surges 6.34% to $25 Billion in 30 Days

The real-world asset (RWA) tokenization market has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing $25 billion in total value. This growth marks a 6.34% increase over the past 30 days, driven by the surge in tokenized U.S. Treasuries and private credit. The total number of asset holders has also seen a substantial rise, with over 309,000 holders representing a 72.83% increase compared to the previous month. This surge is occurring amid the broader adoption of blockchain technology for traditional financial instruments, which range from government bonds and private credit to real estate and institutional funds.

Assets such as private credit and U.S. Treasury debt are leading the pack, with private credit valued at $14.9 billion and U.S. Treasury debt at $7.5 billion. Other notable categories include commodities, institutional alternative funds, corporate bonds, stocks, and non-U.S. government debt. The rapid rise in RWA activity is also visible on the network level, with Ethereum continuing to dominate with $7.73 billion in total RWA value, holding a 58.15% market share. However, newer ecosystems like zkSync Era, Aptos, and Solana are quickly gaining ground, buoyed by double-digit monthly growth. Notably, Plume, a relatively new entrant, recorded a 73.09% growth in just 30 days.

Since early 2023, the RWA market has expanded from under $3 billion to today’s record levels, with a wide variety of asset classes now being represented on-chain. Supporting the RWA boom is the parallel growth of the stablecoin ecosystem, which now holds $243.87 billion in value on-chain. Over 171 million users currently hold stablecoins, up 2.45% from last month. The rising trend in RWA tokenization has encouraged more platforms to explore niche asset types. On July 1, YieldNest announced its upcoming product, $ynRWAx, which will tokenize real estate, loans, and other off-chain assets. It will operate under YieldNest’s MAX LRT (Liquid Restaking Token) infrastructure. The platform states that the ynRWAx token will offer predictable, auto-compounded yields, real-time transparency, and 24/7 AI-based security. By linking verified real-world assets with DeFi tools, the token aims to enhance liquidity and improve access to traditionally illiquid investments, such as property.

Notably, in the Middle East, a startup tokenized a $477,000 villa and sold it within minutes. The platform plans to expand access to overseas investors. With two more properties launching on July 15, the startup continues its rapid growth in the region’s real estate tokenization market. The growth in the RWA sector highlights the increasing adoption of blockchain technology in the financial industry, as well as the potential for tokenization to revolutionize traditional asset classes. The sector's expansion is expected to continue as more investors and institutions recognize the benefits of tokenized assets.