Tokenized Assets Surge 224% Since , Dominated by Stablecoins and Treasuries
The real-world assets (RWA) market has ballooned to over $300 billion, marking a 224% increase since the start of 2024. Stablecoins lead the sector, while tokenized U.S. Treasuries have surpassed $7.37 billion, demonstrating clear product-market fit.
Blockchain data platform Dune and RWA.xyz highlight how tokenization is breaking down barriers for retail investors. Permissionless access and cross-chain interoperability are attracting a broader audience to assets once reserved for institutions.
In DeFi ecosystems, these tokenized assets serve as fundamental building blocks—functioning as collateral, yield instruments, and trading vehicles. Notable implementations include Maple Finance's syrupUSDC, Centrifuge's deRWA wrapper, and Aave's Horizon RWA Market.
