风口上的RWA，真的能赚钱吗？

Core Insights - The article discusses the rising trend of Real World Assets (RWA) in the cryptocurrency space, highlighting its potential as the next significant opportunity for growth in the industry [1][3] - RWA is defined as the tokenization of real-world assets on the blockchain, which offers advantages such as asset fragmentation, enhanced liquidity, and increased efficiency [2][3] - The development of RWA is characterized by different focuses in overseas markets, primarily on financial assets, while domestic markets emphasize industrial empowerment [4][8] RWA Development Status - RWA has gained traction since 2019, with major financial institutions like JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and UBS exploring this sector [3] - The total scale of on-chain RWA, excluding stablecoins, has reached $28.44 billion, a 14.74-fold increase from $1.929 billion in 2022, with 274 asset issuers and over 380,000 asset holders [4][6] - Private credit is the core area of RWA, accounting for 56.61% of the total, followed by U.S. Treasury bonds at $7.5 billion [4][6] RWA Challenges - Despite the potential, RWA faces high issuance thresholds and liquidity issues, as the underlying assets must meet specific criteria for standardization and liquidity [10][11] - The issuance process is complex and costly, with expenses for a single issuance in Hong Kong ranging from 3 to 6 million RMB, making it accessible primarily to large players [13][14] - Even successful RWA products often struggle with low liquidity, as seen with BlackRock's BUIDL, which has a high market cap but limited active holders [14][15] Future of RWA - The RWA market is expected to grow significantly, with projections estimating a global asset tokenization market size of $16.1 trillion by 2030 [10][17] - While the market is evolving with new platforms and regulatory support, challenges such as infrastructure gaps, long issuance cycles, and regulatory complexities remain [16][17] - The path forward for RWA involves a combination of technological advancements, ecosystem development, and regulatory improvements to ensure sustainable growth [16][17]