Real-world assets (RWAs) deployed on public blockchains have climbed to nearly $34 billion in 2026, marking a 44% increase in just the first five months of the year.
Industry leaders increasingly believe tokenization is becoming the next major phase of financial markets, as traditional assets such as U.S. Treasuries, private credit, commodities, and equities continue moving on-chain.
According to Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov, the discussion is no longer about whether tokenization will happen, but how quickly traditional finance institutions will adopt blockchain infrastructure.
The growth comes as institutional demand for digital asset infrastructure continues expanding, while public blockchain networks see rising activity tied to tokenized financial products.