Why Stocks and Bonds Dominate the RWA Landscape: Insights from MyStonks Keaton Hu

2025-12-20 21:13:43

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The real-world asset (RWA) tokenization space is rapidly evolving, but not all asset classes are equally viable at this stage. According to Keaton Hu, a key figure in the industry, the market is gravitating toward specific categories that offer immediate implementation potential.

The Foundation: Liquidity and Regulatory Environment

For RWA to succeed, two critical factors must align: access to high-quality, liquid assets and a supportive regulatory framework. The United States currently provides the most favorable conditions for this emerging sector, offering clearer guidelines that enable platforms to move quickly from concept to execution.

Why Stocks and Bonds Win Now

Among various asset categories, equities and fixed-income securities stand out as the most pragmatic focus areas for near-term RWA adoption. Unlike emerging or speculative assets that require extensive investor education, stocks and bonds already enjoy widespread market understanding. The primary challenges—ensuring compliance and optimizing transaction efficiency—are solvable through technology and operational expertise rather than demand generation.

Keaton Hu’s Practical Track Record

Keaton Hu’s perspective is backed by real-world execution. MyStonks, the platform he represents, has established itself as a leading player in this space. The company holds both a FinCEN MSB (Money Services Business) license and SEC STO (Securities Token Offering) filing, creating a robust compliance foundation. The platform’s portfolio includes over 180 tokenized US stocks, and the numbers reflect genuine market traction: trading volume has surpassed $1.25 billion with nearly 40,000 active users.

This performance demonstrates that the RWA thesis—when applied to familiar, liquid assets within proper regulatory channels—translates into tangible adoption and trading activity.

Looking Forward

The insights shared at the 2025 Taiwan Blockchain Enthusiasts Annual Conference underscore a crucial reality: RWA’s near-term success lies not in innovation for its own sake, but in solving real compliance and execution problems for assets the market already understands. Stocks and bonds represent the proven entry point for mainstream adoption of tokenized finance.

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