In 2025, the world of Web3 has changed. The once "non-mainstream experimental field" has officially entered the mainstream financial spotlight. The core theme of this year is: technology is beginning to truly land, regulatory frameworks are gradually improving, and two forces are pushing the entire industry forward.



You will notice an interesting phenomenon—the boundaries between traditional assets and the on-chain world are blurring. Concepts like RWA, stablecoins, and tokenized stocks, which were once unfamiliar, are now hot topics in casual conversations. This reflects more than just hype; it signifies that traditional finance and the digital economy are truly starting to join hands.

**Traditional assets on the chain—this time, it's serious**

Tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) exploded in 2025. By the end of the year, the global RWA market size had surpassed $35.2 billion, a 217% increase compared to 2024. Even more astonishing, industry predictions suggest that by 2026, this market will soar to $1.2-1.5 trillion, potentially surpassing stablecoins to become the largest niche in the industry.

This is not a pipe dream. Looking at specific projects makes it clear. BlackRock's BUIDL token has already reached $2.385 billion, securing its position as the world's largest RWA project. Meanwhile, the tokenization of traditional assets is no longer just a financial game but is expanding across the board—

A new hotspot has emerged in the physical asset sector. Renewable energy power plants are becoming the new favorites for RWA projects. A team is promoting a 60MW renewable energy power plant project with a total investment of over 250 million RMB, and annual revenue is expected to exceed 40 million RMB. What does this mean? It means real, cash-flow-generating assets are being tokenized and flowing onto the chain, allowing both institutions and retail investors to participate.

This comprehensive coverage trend marks Web3's shift from a "niche track" to a "global financial infrastructure." The integration of traditional economy and digital economy is no longer just a theoretical topic but is happening right before your eyes.
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UncommonNPCvip
· 2h ago
Wow, RWA is really here. From just hype to real cash flow, this transition is quite impressive.
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ColdWalletAnxietyvip
· 3h ago
Wow, these numbers are rising quite rapidly. Is it real or fake? RWA is exploding. This time it's not just hype, right? BlackRock is in too, traditional finance is taking it seriously. The power plant project sounds outrageous—an on-chain business making 40 million a year? Still, we need to see what happens next. Don't let it just be another hype and then fade away. Feels like this round is similar to the previous tactics of cutting the leeks. 1.2 trillion in 2026? I doubt it. Following the trend often gets you closest to getting cut.
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AirdropHuntressvip
· 3h ago
35.2 billion has broken through, but to be honest, I still want to dig deeper into how this data was obtained... BlackRock's BUIDL alone accounts for a significant portion, can the remaining project tokenomics design really last until 2026?
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