Tokenization and RWAs: A Tipping Point for the Global Economy
The convergence of decentralized finance (defi) and traditional finance (tradfi) is accelerating, with blockchains set to play a key role in the next iteration of the global economy.
Real-world assets (RWAs) - tokenized forms of existing traditional assets - have grown by 5x since 2023 and 3x between 2025 and 2026, with some forecasts as high as US$30 trillion by 2033.
Franklin Templeton and Animoca Brands have entered into a strategic collaboration to explore and facilitate institutional adoption of tokenized real-world assets, and each party may derive financial or other benefits from the relationship.
The co-authored article series reflects the parties' opinions on tokenization, real-world assets, and the development of financial infrastructure, and aims to help the traditional industry understand and navigate its changing future.
The four-part series will unpack the key implications of tokenization, including its strategic significance, the drivers and implications of tokenization, and the potential institutional solution at the intersection of defi and traditional finance.