2026-01-13 00:32:27

Real-world asset tokenization is poised to reshape DeFi landscape. The numbers tell the story: the global RWA market stands at approximately $400T, yet tokenized assets barely scratch the surface at around $35B. That gap? It's where the real opportunity lives.

Why does this matter so much? The potential is genuinely massive. We're not talking about incremental growth here—we're looking at a fundamental unlocking of value. Traditional finance institutions are increasingly bullish on this trajectory too. Their interest isn't random speculation; it reflects a genuine recognition that tokenization solves real problems.

What's driving this shift? The mechanics are straightforward. Tokenization democratizes access to assets that were previously locked behind institutional gatekeeping. It increases liquidity, reduces friction, enables 24/7 trading, and brings programmability to markets that desperately need it. For both crypto natives and traditional players, the appeal is undeniable.

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GateUser-00be86fc

· 01-15 03:16

400 trillion versus 3.5 billion, this gap is truly a gold mine; it all depends on who digs it first.

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WalletsWatcher

· 01-14 20:13

400T compared to 35B? The gap is indeed outrageous, but the question is, will TradFi really decentralize authority?

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ProbablyNothing

· 01-14 04:55

400T versus 35B, such a huge gap basically means it hasn't even started yet. The real excitement will come when traditional finance truly enters the scene.

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HypotheticalLiquidator

· 01-13 01:02

A market of 400T compared to a tokenization scale of 35B seems tempting... but I am more concerned about the health factors. When traditional financial giants enter, leverage and borrowing rates will inevitably soar. Once a spark ignites, a domino effect of liquidations will topple the entire chain of cascading defaults.

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UncommonNPC

· 01-13 00:58

400T versus 35B, the gap is really huge, it feels like waiting for the right moment to take off

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SeeYouInFourYears

· 01-13 00:56

A market of 400T, only moved 35B? This gap says everything. It's really still early.

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QuorumVoter

· 01-13 00:56

400T to 35B... That gap is truly a future gold mine --- Traditional finance institutions are all watching, which shows this is definitely not just hype --- 24/7 trading alone is worth it; how can traditional markets keep up? --- Hey, I'm just worried it might become a new trick for big players to cut the leeks again; it depends on how truly decentralized it is --- Asset democratization sounds great, but can liquidity really pick up? --- The key is having a sufficient user base; otherwise, even the most elegant mechanism is useless --- Programmatic trading combined with RWA, if it gets off the ground, could really change the game --- A market cap of 400T... Even just 1% of that is 400 billion, which is a bit mind-boggling

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