Fractionalization of real world assets: Is this the holy grail of blockchain tech?
The tokenization of real-world assets is going to be a dominant theme for the rest of this decade, but there are still some pain points left to resolve. “We’re so early” is one of the crypto sector’s best-known sayings, and when it comes to tokenizing real-world assets, it’s completely true. Bullish estimates from Boston Consulting Group predicted last year that the crypto sector could be a $16.1-trillion market by the end of the decade — a truly staggering figure. Analysts imagined a world where illiquid assets such as real estate, physical art and even exotic beverages were tokenized — opening up the door to fractional ownership. This could be a game changer, especially considering these are asset classes that have traditionally been inaccessible to broader audiences. The tokenization of global illiquid assets could potentially become a $16 trillion industry by 2030. This is Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization. And this will be the defining factor for the mass adoption of crypto. H...