The real-world assets (RWA) tokenisation market reached only $15.2 billion by the end of 2024, far below earlier projections of $1.5 trillion, an industry report revealed.
The report by Tokinvest, a Dubai-based regulated marketplace for tokenised RWAs, however, said conservative estimates still anticipate a market size of $2 trillion by 2030.
The report also shed light on the opportunities and challenges within this growing sector and provides a roadmap for making tokenised investments accessible to everyone.
It said with its progressive regulatory environment, Dubai has positioned itself as a global hub for web3 innovation, with leading players having chosen to establish its headquarters in Dubai.
“It also reflects the emirate’s commitment to fostering a safe, supportive, and dynamic ecosystem for tokenisation,” Tokinvest said.
Scott Thiel, CEO and Co-Founder of Tokinvest said the report is a wake-up call for the financial world.
“Tokenisation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a real opportunity to give more people access to valuable investments like real estate, commodities, and private funds. To make this happen, we need global collaboration between regulators, industry leaders, and technology providers,” he said.
Thiel said Dubai is setting an example with its forward-thinking approach, and Tokinvest is proud to be part of this journey.
The report also outlined practical steps to unlock the full potential of tokenisation such as building scalable and interoperable blockchain systems tailored to different types of assets, replacing traditional structures like SPVs with smart contract-based solutions to simplify asset management and designing innovative tokenised products that bring new opportunities to both retail and institutional investors.
The report comes at a pivotal moment as blockchain technology continues to reshape finance, particularly in the Middle East.
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