Real-world assets (RWAs) in DeFi have exploded in 2025, surging from outside the top ten to the fifth-largest category with over $17 billion in TVL, surpassing DEXs.
Ethereum dominates with more than $12 billion, driven by gold-backed tokens and institutional-grade protocols offering redeemability and liquidity.
This growth reflects increasing institutional interest in tokenized traditional assets like gold and equities on blockchain. Ethereum remains the primary hub, hosting more than half of all RWA value.
Meanwhile, tokenized equities have accelerated, pushing market capitalization beyond $1.2 billion to an all-time high, signaling broader adoption of tokenized securities.
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