A recent research paper from Web3 firm Animoca Brands highlights the massive potential for growth in the tokenized Real-World Asset (RWA) sector. The report states that this emerging market, currently valued at $26 billion, is just a tiny fraction of the over $400 trillion total addressable market of traditional finance assets. This represents a growth opportunity that is 16,000 times larger than the current on-chain market.
The RWA market has already shown strong momentum, reaching an all-time high of $26.5 billion and growing 70% since the start of the year. The majority of this market is currently dominated by private credit and US Treasurys, which together make up nearly 90% of the tokenized value.
The research suggests a “strategic race” is underway among large asset managers to build platforms that can control the entire asset lifecycle. While Ethereum currently leads the RWA market with a 55% share (growing to 76% with its layer-2 networks), the report predicts a future that is “multichain.” High-performance networks are challenging Ethereum’s dominance, making interoperability a critical factor for long-term success. The growth of the RWA sector is expected to drive demand for related crypto assets like Ether and Chainlink.
August 2025, Cryptoniteuae
