The Tokenization Trend Is Exploding… and It’s Just Getting Started
Major real-world assets like stocks, bonds, and money market funds worth $250 trillion globally are increasingly migrating on-chain via tokenization. Platforms like Robinhood, Mercury Bitcoin, and BlackRock’s BUIDL are pushing forward.
• Robinhood tokenized U.S. equities and ETFs in Europe
• Mercado Bitcoin plans $200M+ in tokenized assets on XRP Ledger
• Tokenized treasuries hit $7.4B AUM in the year
Projections are massive—already at $24B RWA in 2025, with forecasts reaching $30T by 2034
Why Bitwise Says ETH, SOL, XRP & LINK Are “Cleanest Plays”
Bitwise recently highlighted four tokens, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Chainlink, as the most compelling choices to capture the tokenization wave.
Ethereum (ETH) – The RWA Hub
Ethereum has already seen $5B+ in tokenized assets, including institutional treasuries and compliant stablecoin rails. Its smart contract foundation and strong infrastructure make it a natural RWA host.
Solana (SOL) – Speed & Low Cost
Solana’s lightning-fast transactions and low fees attract tokenized treasuries; institutional pilots involve top banks via R3.
XRP Ledger – Compliance & Real-World Use
Mercado Bitcoin’s $200M+ initiative on XRPL shows its institutional readiness and global reach.
Chainlink (LINK) – Oracles for Off‑Chain Assets
LINK provides essential data feeds for RWAs; Chainlink bonds with Solana, XRP, and Ethereum as infrastructure pillars.
What This Means for Crypto Investors
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Demand Foundation: Tokenization connects real-world instruments to crypto-ledgers, creating real asset-based demand.
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Infrastructure Bets: ETH, SOL, XRP, and LINK become core plays, not just speculations.
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Utility + Yield: Many tokens will carry embedded yields from bond or tokenized fund returns, beyond price speculation.
Key Takeaways for New Investors
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Tokenization is real: Global financial assets are moving on-chain at scale.
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Infrastructure matters most: Focus on supported blockchains, not retail hype.
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Watch adoption: Who’s issuing tokenized ETFs, treasuries, real estate?
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Clean plays stand out: ETH, SOL, XRP, LINK are being recognized for their ecosystem roles.
