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The tokenization market, which records real-world assets on blockchain networks, has surged by 66% this year, rapidly emerging as a new destination for global investment capital.

According to cryptocurrency media outlet Cointelegraph on March 11 (local time), the value of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization on public blockchains has risen დაახლოებით 66% in 2026 to reach $23.6 billion as of that day. Data from analytics platform DeFiLlama shows that the market, which stood at დაახლოებით $14.1 billion on January 1, climbed sharply through early March. In particular, tokenized funds backed by U.S. Treasury bonds, bonds, and money market funds are driving overall market growth.

DeFiLlama reported that tokenized funds account for about 44.5% of the total market, valued at $10.5 billion. Tokenized gold and commodities follow at დაახლოებით $6.5 billion, while tokenized equities make up დაახლოებით $4 billion. In addition, private credit and yield-generating products represent smaller portions within the on-chain ecosystem, contributing to portfolio diversification. Industry officials noted that beyond conceptual discussions, expanded distribution networks and improved market access are serving as key growth drivers.

A decisive factor behind the influx of capital into the tokenization market is demand for a trading environment that operates around the clock. An official from data platform RWA.xyz said in an interview with Cointelegraph that significantly improved access, distribution, and usability of certain products have provided a meaningful breakthrough. On Tuesday, the total value of tokenized stocks on-chain surpassed $1 billion, with platforms such as Ondo and xStocks leading the sector.

Fatigue with the limitations of the traditional financial system is also enhancing the appeal of tokenization. Ross Shemeliak, co-founder and chief operating officer of Stobox, pointed out that investors are tired of an outdated system that closes at 4 p.m. and requires multiple intermediaries to move funds. He added that the credibility of the tokenization model has strengthened as major financial institutions launch blockchain-based U.S. Treasury products and investment funds.

The tokenization market is moving beyond a mere technological experiment to establish itself as a practical alternative within mainstream finance. Shemeliak assessed that active participation by institutions demonstrates the legitimacy of this model. Over the past year, major financial firms have successively introduced products leveraging blockchain technology to maximize the liquidity of real-world assets. As digital asset markets merge with traditional financial assets to build a new economic ecosystem, the inflow of investment capital on-chain is expected to accelerate further.

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