The 5 types of real world assets being tokenized fastest onchain
Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick expects DeFi assets could reach $2.7 trillion by 2030 as tokenization expands. He projects DeFi usage of stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) rising from 3% and 10% now to 30% by 2030. Tokenized RWAs have already grown sharply, reaching about $32.2 billion in on-chain value, while the broader tokenized market exceeds $328.8 billion. Growth is led by tokenized U.S. Treasuries, now the largest RWA category at about $15 billion, with major products from BlackRock and Franklin Templeton. Private credit has grown to about $6.2 billion, offering yield and on-chain liquidity. Tokenized stocks and ETFs remain smaller at about $2.19 billion but are poised for expansion as DTCC pilots tokenized securities. Tokenized commodities, especially gold, benefited from 24/7 trading during geopolitical तनाव. Real estate tokenization is still tiny, but regulatory approvals in Dubai and Hong Kong suggest future growth.
