Tokenizing Real-World Assets: The Bridge to TradFi

Treasuries, real estate, and credit are coming onchain — slowly, then suddenly.

Priya Anand2026-03-116 min read

Tokenizing Real-World Assets: The Bridge to TradFi

Introduction

Tokenized real-world assets are the most credible bridge between TradFi and crypto.

Treasuries Lead

BlackRock's BUIDL crossed $1B in tokenized treasuries within months.

Tokenizing Real-World Assets: The Bridge to TradFi — chart — Editorial illustration for NFTs & Web3 coverage.

Onchain T-bill yield became DeFi's risk-free rate.

Conclusion

RWAs are the boring revolution. They are also the largest.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before making investment decisions.

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