Tokenization of Real-World Assets: Potential Long-Term Benefits for Blockchain Networks

According to Odaily, Greg Cipolaro, Global Head of Research at NYDIG, has highlighted the limited immediate benefits of tokenizing real-world assets (RWA) like stocks for the crypto market and blockchain networks. However, he suggests that as accessibility, interoperability, and composability improve, the long-term value of these assets is expected to gradually unfold. Cipolaro notes that in the short term, blockchain networks primarily benefit from transaction fees generated by tokenized assets and the network effects accumulated from hosting these assets. As tokenized assets become more integrated into the blockchain ecosystem, their use as collateral, lending assets, or trading targets in DeFi scenarios will significantly enhance the benefits for related networks. He emphasizes that tokenization is becoming a crucial trend. With regulatory environments becoming clearer and infrastructure improving, the use cases for RWAs like stocks on the blockchain are expected to expand. However, the current forms of tokenized assets vary greatly, and most still rely on compliance structures within the traditional financial system, such as KYC, whitelisted wallets, and transfer agents, which limit their composability. Cipolaro also points out that while the economic impact on traditional crypto assets is not yet significant, if future regulations become more open and tokenized assets achieve broader democratic access, their coverage and ability to capture value on-chain will be greatly enhanced, warranting continued attention from investors.