“From treasuries and funds today to equities and private assets tomorrow.”, — write: www.coindesk.com
The panel echoed BlackRock COO Rob Goldstein’s bold claim: Digital ledgers are the most exciting development in finance since double-entry bookkeeping 700 years ago.
Today, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) remain firmly institutional territory. Demand centers on tokenized money market funds, US Treasuries, stablecoin integrations, and collateral optimization products like BlackRock’s BUIDL and offerings from Robinhood/Bitstamp highlight the trend.
Retail participation lags, with few attendees raising their hands to confirm holding tokenized RWAs in their wallets. Panelists pointed to Europe’s clear regulations as a launchpad for tokenized listed equities, while private credit, real estate, art, and private equity show strong future potential, especially as companies stay private longer and demand for fractional, 24/7 access grows.
The consensus: RWAs have moved from hype to real utility for institutions. The next wave of mainstream retail onboarding could unlock trillions in illiquid markets once barriers fall.
Fireside chat with Michael Lau spotlights finance focus, Asia’s centrality, and revenue-driven growth
- Blockchain’s finance-first reality, Liu rejects broad “web3” experiments, insisting blockchains excel at open, tokenized capital markets to democratize global asset access and formation.
- Asia as crypto’s true home, With historical Bitcoin leadership and massive scale, the region is seen as the core market; Solana serves as a neutral infrastructure for billions of internet users.
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