Tokenized real-world assets are bridging traditional finance and DeFi. From treasury bills to real estate, RWAs are bringing unprecedented yield opportunities on-chain.
Types of RWAs
- Tokenized treasuries: US T-bills earning 5%+ on-chain
- Real estate: Fractional property ownership
- Private credit: Business loans with higher yields
- Commodities: Gold, silver tokenized for DeFi
Leading RWA Protocols
Ondo Finance leads tokenized treasuries. Centrifuge enables real-world lending. MakerDAO has allocated billions to RWA-backed DAI generation.
Opportunities and Risks
RWAs offer stable, real-economy yields but introduce counterparty risk and regulatory uncertainty. Due diligence on the underlying assets is essential.