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What’s the truth behind RWA tokenization? ‘More friction, more cost’

The article examines the debate surrounding the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization trend, questioning whether it truly adds value. Analyst Anndy Lian criticizes the sector for contradicting core crypto principles like decentralization and trust minimization, arguing that it introduces more intermediaries, friction, and costs. He believes only tokenized stocks offer a clear advantage over traditional crypto products. Despite these concerns, major institutions like BlackRock and platforms like Robinhood are actively pursuing tokenization, highlighting its potential to democratize access to financial markets. The RWA market has grown to $26 billion, with increasing user adoption. The recent Iran tensions demonstrated the utility of 24/7 trading platforms like Hyperliquid for price discovery and hedging. While challenges remain, the trend appears resilient and may evolve to address existing risks.

ambcrypto03/04 03:02

What’s the truth behind RWA tokenization? ‘More friction, more cost’

ambcrypto03/04 03:02

2026: Asset Tokenization, Stablecoins, and AI Agents Jointly Unlock $16 Trillion in Idle Capital

By 2026, a convergence of asset tokenization, stablecoins, and AI agents is projected to unlock $16 trillion in currently idle global capital by eliminating financial friction. The core insight, long championed by former Wall Street executive Caitlin Long, is that the financial system's greatest cost is not risk but settlement delays. The transition to T+0, 24/7 instant settlement—enabled by tokenized assets and programmable stablecoins—will replace the need for debt-based liquidity. AI agents will serve as autonomous executors, optimizing capital allocation beyond human limitations. However, interoperability between private bank ledgers and public blockchains remains a critical challenge. If resolved, this technological shift could act as a non-inflationary GDP growth engine by increasing monetary velocity without expanding the money supply, fulfilling both Fisher’s equation and Keynes’s concerns about liquidity traps. The unlock represents an architectural upgrade from paper-based speed to information speed—a inevitability rather than a speculative bet.

marsbit01/17 13:43

2026: Asset Tokenization, Stablecoins, and AI Agents Jointly Unlock $16 Trillion in Idle Capital

marsbit01/17 13:43

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