RWA Tokenization Sector Poised For Massive Growth By 2030

According to Cointelegraph, the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization sector has experienced significant growth in 2024, setting the stage for substantial expansion through the end of the decade. Predictions from major financial institutions and business consulting firms, compiled in a Tren Finance research report, suggest that the RWA sector could see an over 50-fold increase by 2030. Market size estimates range from $4 trillion to $30 trillion, with a median prediction of around $10 trillion, representing more than 54-fold growth from its current value of $185 billion, including stablecoins. The report highlights that as the RWA sector matures, it could capture a significant share of global financial markets, reshaping how people invest, trade, and own assets. Tren Finance's research emphasizes that the integration of traditional finance with blockchain technology is a fundamental shift towards a more accessible, efficient, and dynamic financial ecosystem. Despite the promising outlook, stablecoins currently dominate the RWA sector, accounting for over $170 billion of the market. In contrast, tokenized securities and treasuries onchain are valued at only $2.2 billion. The potential benefits of bringing real-world assets to the blockchain include faster and cheaper transactions, free from third-party intermediaries and geopolitical boundaries, as noted by Christian Santagata, product marketing manager at RWA protocol re.al. Santagata also pointed out that continued development in the RWA sector could lead to significant advancements in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. He stated that the combination of DeFi innovations with RWA tokenization enhances composability, boosts capital efficiency, and introduces new financial primitives designed for this emerging category.