Blockchain-enabled infrastructure financing: Indonesia water assets tokenization project launched, aiming for $200 million Southeast Asia expansion

GasFeeLady · 2026-01-15T05:20:12+00:00

Indonesia's Global Settlement Network has partnered with Globalasia Infrastructure Fund to launch an asset tokenization pilot for water treatment facilities in Jakarta, involving 8 water treatment plants. The project plans to raise $35 million for facility upgrades and water supply expansion. It is expected to generate over $15 million in revenue by the end of 2026, with the goal of expanding to Southeast Asia within the next 12 months, reflecting the growing trend of real-world asset tokenization.

GasFeeLady

2026-01-15 05:20:12

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【Crypto World】Indonesia is exploring an interesting new financing approach. Blockchain infrastructure company Global Settlement Network has partnered with local investment fund Globalasia Infrastructure Fund to launch a water treatment asset tokenization pilot in Jakarta.

The project scale appears significant—covering 8 government-contracted water treatment plants that currently serve 36,000 residents, supplying approximately 2,300 liters of clean water per second. By tokenizing these assets, they plan to raise up to $35 million to upgrade water treatment facilities and expand the water supply network.

The numbers are compelling. It is expected that by the end of 2026, these facilities will generate over $15 million in revenue. More importantly, Global Settlement Network’s target is not just the Indonesian market—they plan to gradually expand this asset tokenization model across Southeast Asia within the next 12 months, aiming for a tokenized water assets scale of $200 million.

This case reflects a trend: the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) is gradually extending from the financial sector into infrastructure, and Southeast Asia, with its strong financing needs and relatively friendly regulatory environment, is becoming a testing ground for such innovative projects.

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SatoshiSherpa

· 01-15 05:50

No way, water treatment is also starting to tokenize? That logic is really incredible. --- Raising 35 million USD, only 15 million in revenue by 2026... this cycle is a bit long. --- Indonesia is doing this, Southeast Asia is really starting to bet on RWA. --- Wait, projects signed by the government are directly on the blockchain? How is the legal space so vast? --- Tokenizing basic infrastructure like water supply still feels quite risky... --- The most outrageous thing is this, truly tokenizing cash flow. --- Southeast Asia is really doing Web3 transformation of infrastructure, why is the domestic market still stuck on gaming coins? --- Supplying 2,300 liters of water per second, this data still sounds a bit impressive. --- A water asset of 36,000 people can raise 35 million, is the profit margin really that big?

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HalfIsEmpty

· 01-15 05:46

Huh, water treatment facilities are also starting to go on-chain? That logic is really brilliant... Government-backed infrastructure tokenization feels much more reliable than some air projects haha --- $35 million, I just want to know how long the break-even period will be this time... But cash flow projects are indeed attractive; stable returns are more comfortable than trading cryptocurrencies --- Indonesia's recent moves are quite interesting, a combination of infrastructure + blockchain, Southeast Asia financing is really changing --- Wait, who is actually managing the risks of these assets? It seems pointless to have tokens without a good governance mechanism --- It's another 2026 forecast... The biggest risk for projects like this is lack of execution. Let's wait and see --- If it can steadily generate $15 million in revenue, then that's real-world economy going on-chain, unlike some projects that talk about Bitcoin all day --- By the way, can I invest in this kind of thing? Or should I do my own research thoroughly before jumping in

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ImpermanentTherapist

· 01-15 05:45

Tokenization of Infrastructure? Indonesia's move is really daring, but honestly, it's just securitizing water bills and selling them to retail investors. Will the returns really meet expectations... --- $35 million? That feels a bit low. Is Indonesia's water utility gap really that big? --- It's the same old blockchain savior narrative. Let's see if they can actually deliver by 2026. --- Honestly, infrastructure tokenization is interesting, but who bears the risks... Is government endorsement really reliable? --- A project with 360,000 people raising $35 million, what's the average investment? The pricing logic seems a bit strange. --- Global Settlement Network? I haven't heard of it. Which new team is this? --- Tokenizing water treatment plants... What if the project team runs away? Is there a regulatory gap in Southeast Asia? --- Wait, why not just raise funds directly instead of doing tokenization? What are the advantages? --- 2300 liters/second? Really? The numbers seem too neat. --- Will the Indonesian government really accept this approach? What's the regulatory attitude in Southeast Asia?

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FUDwatcher

· 01-15 05:36

Really? Indonesia's water utility is also starting to tokenize? Now even tap water has to be traded in crypto. --- 35 million USD funding for water treatment, seems promising, but it depends on subsequent execution. --- Wait, 15 million USD revenue in 2026? That return on investment is worth paying attention to. --- It's again infrastructure + RWA, this routine is everywhere now, but Indonesia's market still has potential. --- I just want to ask, does the government really support this? How are the risks of projects involving people's livelihoods assessed? --- Tokenization of 8 factories, if something goes wrong, what will happen to the token holders? On-chain asset risks are too high. --- It seems Indonesia is serious about playing this game, unlike some projects that are just pure cash grabs.

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