Catenaa, Thursday, August 28, 2025- Tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) could open a $400 trillion opportunity in traditional finance, according to research from Web3 firm Animoca Brands.
The firm’s August report highlights that $26.5 billion in RWAs has already been tokenized in 2025, driven largely by private credit and U.S. Treasurys.
Ethereum leads the market with a 55% share, rising to 76% including layer-2 networks such as Polygon, ZKsync Era, and Arbitrum.
Analysts say interoperability across blockchains will be key to long-term success.
Animoca researchers Andrew Ho and Ming Ruan noted that the global market for private credit, bonds, commodities, stocks, and alternative funds represents vast growth potential for tokenized assets.
Ether (ETH) and Chainlink (LINK) have outperformed broader crypto markets recently, reflecting the sector’s rising institutional confidence.
The firm recently launched its RWA marketplace, NUVA, as part of its strategy to capture sector growth.
Meanwhile, the 2025 Skynet RWA Security Report projects the market could reach $16 trillion by 2030, with tokenized US Treasuries alone expected at $4.2 billion this year.
Despite momentum, hurdles remain.
Skynet highlighted thin secondary market liquidity, regulatory inconsistencies, and cybersecurity and smart contract risks. Retail access is still limited, requiring regulated intermediaries and simplified onboarding to expand adoption.
Analysts say full integration of tokenized assets across public and private blockchains, combined with stronger infrastructure, could unlock the sector’s long-term potential and reshape global finance.
