RWA

Since the 2023 Hong Kong Web3 Conference and the introduction of new virtual asset regulations, especially the launch of Type 7 licensed virtual asset trading platforms and security token regulations, many believe Hong Kong will become the central hub for RWA.

If software is eating the world, then tokenization of real-world assets is devouring the capital markets. The realm of real-world assets has become one of the most promising use cases for blockchain technology by putting real-world assets on-chain. Bridging the stability and value proposition of real-world assets with the innovative features and potential efficiency of blockchain technology and decentralized finance, insights and explanations are provided for some noteworthy projects.

Polymesh is a Layer 1 blockchain constructed using Polkadot's modular tool Substrate, specifically for Real-World Assets (RWA). This institution-grade permissioned blockchain meets regulatory requirements for securities across different countries by introducing ERC-1400. It uses zero-knowledge proof technology to verify transactions off-chain and submit proofs on-chain, ensuring transaction confidentiality.

Blockchain real estate projects are evolving, especially internationally, with several showing significant potential. Despite leveraging blockchain technology, some still encounter developmental challenges.

This article discusses the potential benefits of tokenization for assets, highlighting the potential of blockchains like Ethereum in creating a unified global platform. This can enhance efficiency and expand market access. It also explores how blockchain can improve traditional financial structures and notes that tokenization is not limited to the financial sector but is also applicable to other markets.

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Aside from MakerDAO, Centrifuge has partnered with other leading DeFi platforms like Aave to co-create dedicated financing pools for RWAs, bringing more platform traffic and user benefits to the Centrifuge ecosystem. Additionally, Centrifuge serves as an on-chain credit ecosystem aimed at tokenizing assets of small and medium-sized enterprise owners and collateralizing them on-chain to obtain liquidity.

Blocksquare is a Web3 Tokenization Infrastructure Provider for real estate. Discover how Blocksquare revolutionizes real estate tokenization with its cutting-edge blockchain technology. From startups to enterprises, unlock the power to digitize property values and launch investment platforms globally.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of Blackrock's tokenized fundThe BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund（ BUIDL）, examining how it operates and how it connects traditional finance to the crypto world through USDC bridging in DeFi."

BlackRock's foray into public blockchains with BUIDL isn't merely an expansion of their product line—it's a bold endorsement of blockchain technology by the financial establishment, signaling a new era of institutional investment in public blockchains.

Matrixdock focuses on providing investment opportunities in the U.S. Treasury bills (T-bill) RWA token, STBT, for investors who have passed KYC verification.

Amidst last year's prevailing risk-averse environment, institutions found DeFi yields offering median returns too low for the associated risks. When whales couldn't generate enough returns on-chain, bringing real-world yields into DeFi became a viable solution. With the surge in RWA concept, following the meme hype, even RWA concept memes like ElonRWA have emerged.

Landshare is a blockchain-based tokenized real estate ecosystem that enables seamless investment in real-world assets (RWAs).

This article delves into Ondo Finance's transition and product development in the Real World Assets (RWA) field. Ondo Finance has successfully shifted its business from liquidity services to the RWA track, launching three main RWA products: OUSG (U.S. Treasury Bonds), USDY (U.S. Dollar Interest Rate), and OMMF (U.S. Government Money Market Fund). The article analyzes the design concepts, risk control measures, and market performance of these products. At the same time, it points out the uncertainty in the utility of Ondo Finance's token ONDO, despite its market rise, how it will integrate with RWA products in the future remains to be seen.

With giants like BlackRock officially announcing their involvement, the current RWA appears to have become the second most popular narrative this cycle now behind Solana Memecoin.