Unlocking the Future of Finance: Tokenizing Real-World Assets

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Let’s take a little dive into one of the hottest trends in the world of crypto and decentralized finance (DeFi) – RWA tokenization.

Imagine turning real-world assets like real estate, commodities, or even your grandma’s antique teapot into digital tokens that you can buy, sell, and trade on the blockchain. Intrigued? Let’s explore this exciting development in the DeFi space.

From 22nd to 8th Place – The RWA Tokenization Surge

In a very short span of time, RWA tokenization has catapulted itself from being a relatively obscure DeFi sector to claiming the 8th spot, with a whopping combined value of $2.385 billion. This meteoric growth is rising continuously due to many factors, including the rising inflation and financial awareness of masses looking out for more ways to build wealth.

The RWA market is in its early innings of development but has seen signs of increasing adoption and growing total value locked (“TVL”). Back in June 2023 RWAs were the 10th largest sector in DeFi based on protocols tracked by DeFi Llama, having risen from 13th place and currently at 8th. Major contribution to this growth is coming from the USDT pools introduced by different protocols.

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So, What’s the Buzz About?

DeFi, if you haven’t heard, is like the rebel of the finance world. It’s turning the traditional financial system on its head, and the potential is enormous. However, here’s the kicker: only a teeny-tiny 0.06% of the world’s population is currently part of the DeFi club. This means there’s an ocean of untapped potential out there.

To reach its full potential, DeFi will have to break into the traditional financial market, which is worth a jaw-dropping $16.1 trillion. Yep, that’s a 50,000% growth opportunity just waiting to be seized!

RWA Tokenization: The Ultimate Bridge

But how do we make this happen? That’s where RWA tokenization steps in, playing the role of the ultimate bridge between traditional finance (TradFi) and DeFi. Why is it so special?

  • It democratizes access to all sorts of assets – from bonds to real estate.
  • It allows you to own just a tiny slice of an asset, making investing accessible to pretty much everyone.
  • It reduces the paperwork and enhances transparency with the application of Blockchain technology

And guess what? Corporate giants similar to the likes of Citibank, Founders Fund, Blackrock capital etc are already on the bandwagon terming tokenization as the future of finance.

Tokenization: Transforming Real Estate Investment

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Let’s zoom in on real estate for a moment. Normally, investing in real estate can be as tricky as a Rubik’s Cube, and you’d better have deep pockets. But with tokenization, things get interesting. You can now own a piece of a property with as little as $10 – say goodbye to the old-school complications of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).

0xEquity with its mission “Investing made simple” is soon to make waves in this space through our seamless investment experience and offering unique investment opportunities including Real Estate (but not limited to), stocks, bonds, Gold and DeFi strategies, all packed in one our powerful Web & Mobile app. Our beta is already launched and a public version of 0xEquity (beta) will soon be available.

Here’s a cool bit: 0xEquity (Beta) has just listed and completely sold a property in Istanbul, Turkey that is now earning rental income to its fractional owners which they can withdraw weekly. It also allows them to sell, swap or transfer their shares, as and whenever they want!

So, there you have it – RWA tokenization is breaking down barriers, making finance more accessible, and opening up a world of opportunities. Whether you’re an investor or just curious about the future of finance, keep your eyes on this exciting journey unfolding in the DeFi space. Who knows, your next investment might just be a piece of digital real estate!

RWA tokenization is transforming the DeFi landscape, allowing real-world assets like real estate to be tokenized on the blockchain. With its growing market value and the promise of democratizing investments, RWA tokenization is paving the way for a new era in finance.

Disclosure: This information is not an offer to invest in any token, fund, or other opportunity and is provided for informational purposes only. Our platform currently offers real estate investment opportunities with no fees for buying and selling operations, although this policy is subject to future changes. A 2% fee is charged on rental income, and listing fees apply for each property. For secondary market sales, we offer a limit order marketplace and instant sell pools managed by liquidity providers, with no initial fee on limit order executions or instant sell pool transactions; however, future fees are anticipated. Investors should note that instant sell pool transactions may involve selling tokens for less than 5% of market value. Our platform ensures data transparency with all performance data recorded on the blockchain, supplemented by third-party property valuation reports. Property valuations are conducted semi-annually or annually, with individual investor returns comprising 70% instant taxable income distribution and 30% withheld for tax purposes, redeemable post tax filing. Our platform charges a 2% monthly fee, a 10% purchase time operating expense, and allocates 10% of rental income to property management companies. Protocol changes are executed through a multisignature blockchain wallet with at least 3 custodians, and data is sourced directly from the blockchain protocol and IPFS. Investors should consider that past performance is not indicative of future results and that returns may vary based on market conditions and individual investment timing.

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