The Real-World Asset (RWA) market is experiencing a significant surge, with its total valuation expanding to $30 billion. This growth signals a new phase of institutional adoption, as major players in traditional finance begin to build the infrastructure for tokenizing real-world value.

A recent Bitget report highlights that the convergence of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and conventional finance is accelerating, driven by a strong institutional appetite for RWA-based yield products.

Here are the key takeaways from the report:

• Major Institutional Entry: Oracle has launched a “Digital Assets Data Nexus,” a new platform that allows traditional banks to issue, settle, and manage tokenized assets while remaining fully compliant with regulations.
• A Regulated RWA Exchange is Coming: IPDN, in partnership with QBSG Limited, is developing a regulated international RWA Exchange. This will be a dedicated marketplace for trading tokenized assets, including stocks, commodities, and property.
• DeFi Protocols Show Massive Growth: The institutional demand for “real yield” is clear. Maple Finance, a leader in on-chain credit, has seen its Total Value Locked (TVL) soar past $3.1 billion, demonstrating strong confidence in RWA-backed products.
• Market Composition: Of the $30 billion market, Ethereum-based assets account for $9.6 billion. The tokenized private credit sector is a dominant force, representing between $12 billion and $16 billion of the total.
• Dubai Emerges as Global Hub: Dubai is actively positioning itself as a global center for digital assets, strengthening fintech partnerships with countries like South Korea and focusing on AI-powered innovation to attract international capital.

This trend shows a clear market shift. The infrastructure for a compliant, institutional-grade RWA ecosystem is no longer theoretical—it is actively being built and deployed by some of the biggest names in tech and finance.

Source: Bitget News