theblock.co·May 18, 2026
Real-world assets (RWAs) are cryptocurrency tokens that represent ownership of traditional assets like gold, fiat currency, or stocks through a process called tokenization, enabling investors to trade these assets on the blockchain.
Tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) presents a significant opportunity for expanding investment options in the DeFi space, by enabling the creation of crypto tokens backed by traditional assets. This can enhance liquidity, allow for fractional ownership, and potentially open up new avenues for integrating traditional finance with decentralized finance platforms.