Tokenized Assets Could Unlock Trillions, Says Animoca

Tokenized real-world assets (RWA) may one day represent trillions of dollars in traditional finance (TradFi) markets, according to a new research paper by Web3 digital property company Animoca Brands. Researchers Andrew Ho and Ming Ruan highlighted the potential of this emerging sector, noting that the addressable market for tokenized assets is estimated at $400 trillion.

At present, only $26 billion worth of assets have been tokenized, a fraction of the vast TradFi market. These assets span across multiple classes, including private credit, treasury debt, commodities, equities, alternative investment funds, and global bonds. 

The researchers explained that the long-term opportunity lies with platforms that can integrate end-to-end services and manage the entire asset lifecycle.

Industry data shows that the RWA tokenization market has grown 70% since the start of 2025, reaching an all-time high of $26.5 billion. Animoca researchers said this growth reflects “clear momentum and rising institutional confidence” in the sector.

Dominance of Credit and Treasuries: Animoca

Currently, the RWA landscape is largely concentrated in two categories: private credit and U.S. Treasurys, which together account for nearly 90% of tokenized market value. This trend reflects investor preference for stable, yield-bearing instruments, especially as tokenized Treasurys gain popularity among both institutions and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.

Animoca pointed out that major asset managers are already in a “strategic race” to build platforms that can capture value in this expanding market. With increasing institutional adoption, analysts believe that RWA tokenization could help bridge the gap between blockchain technology and traditional financial systems.

Ethereum Leads, But Multichain Future Emerging

Ethereum remains the leading blockchain for RWA tokenization, holding a 55% market share—76% when including its layer-2 ecosystems such as Arbitrum, Polygon, and ZKsync Era. Its dominance is attributed to deep liquidity, strong security, and a robust developer ecosystem.

However, the researchers emphasized that the future of RWA tokenization will be multichain. High-performance and specialized blockchains are already challenging Ethereum’s lead, suggesting interoperability will play a decisive role in determining long-term winners.

The growth of RWAs has also driven demand for related tokens such as Ether and Chainlink, both of which have recently outperformed the broader crypto market. Animoca itself has entered the field with NUVA, a tokenized RWA marketplace launched earlier this month.

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