One key sector driving the true “utility” case for risk assets is the RWA (Real World Assets) sector. With almost $25 billion in assets tokenized on-chain, it’s clear blockchain is moving beyond theory into real-world use.
No doubt, big players like BlackRock and JPMorgan have pushed RWA mainstream, attracting institutional money. However, this growth is now spreading beyond the U.S., signaling a global expansion for tokenization.
For example, Brazilian FinTech LIQI Digital Assets partnered with XDC Network [XDC] on the 14th of April. Since then, they’ve already tokenized over $100 million in assets and are targeting $500 million by 2026.
Naturally, this development raises a few key questions: Is this the real start of blockchain use cases going global? And if it is, what does it mean for XDC Network and other Layer-1 networks in terms of adoption and growth?
From Brazil to the blockchain: XDC’s global expansion
At the heart of this partnership is Brazil’s regulatory framework.
By enabling LIQI Digital Assets to tokenize assets on XDC, it’s a strong signal that regulatory support for RWAs in Brazil is growing. As a result, it’s no surprise that the sector has become one of the top performers of 2025.
And this isn’t a one-off. In 2025, Brazil’s Central Bank finalized a framework for stablecoins, set to take effect in February 2026. This marks yet another step toward clearer oversight for digital assets in the country.
In this context, XDC’s partnership with LIQI looks strategically well-timed.
In less than a year, the network has already supported $100 million in tokenized value, showing how regulatory progress is translating into real on-chain growth. Can XDC scale RWAs by another 5× within the year?
This is where network-level adoption starts to matter. With major research and analytics firms increasingly bullish on tokenization going into 2026, the case for XDC driving stronger momentum can’t be ruled out.
That said, execution risks mean that certainty is far from guaranteed.
Tokenized assets are set for massive growth by 2030
There are clear signs that support the bullish case for RWAs.
At the macro level, Brazil’s regulatory environment shows the sector is expanding globally. Meanwhile, at the micro level, Layer-1 networks are ramping up infrastructure to meet this growing demand.
Together, these trends are pulling significant tokenized capital into Layer-1s, with XDC alone posting an almost 13% year-on-year jump in total tokenized asset value, hitting an all-time high of $24.5 million.
From an on-chain perspective, this growth highlights XDC’s technical edge, such as low fees, fast finality, and strong security, all of which are helping drive its global expansion, especially through its partnership with LIQI.
That said, a smooth ride isn’t guaranteed. ARK Invest projects the RWA market could hit $11 trillion by 2030, but Ethereum [ETH] still dominates nearly 65% of the space, backed by major institutional support.
In comparison, LIQI’s $500 million tokenization on XDC is a small slice, but it’s an important milestone. With global expansion, bullish projections, and a technical edge, RWAs on XDC are looking set for a major boost in 2026.
Final Thoughts
- In under a year, XDC has tokenized over $100 million, showing regulatory progress translating into real on-chain growth.
- With bullish projections, a technical edge, and global partnerships, XDC is well-positioned for a major boost in 2026, even as Ethereum dominates most of the market.
