国泰海通证券研究·2025-07-02 14:16Core Viewpoint - The development of stablecoins and Real World Assets (RWA) may lead to significant changes in the global monetary and financial systems, potentially creating a parallel decentralized system alongside the current centralized one, similar to the impact of AI on the global economy [1] Group 1: Monetary System - The essence of money is a "social consensus" and a "recording tool" that facilitates the exchange of labor and goods, with its value being largely dependent on public trust and recognition [4][5] - The formation of social consensus around a currency requires its scarcity to be maintained; excessive issuance can lead to inflation, undermining trust in the currency [6][7] - Legal tender serves as a centralized recording tool, relying on government trust to maintain its value and scarcity [7] Group 2: Stablecoins - In the context of increasing distrust in centralized monetary systems, stablecoins have emerged as a decentralized alternative, leveraging blockchain technology to create a shared, immutable ledger [10][11] - Stablecoins, particularly those backed by fiat currencies, dominate the market, accounting for 99% of the stablecoin market share since 2014, and can be viewed as digital representations of cash [11][12] - The rise of stablecoins may lead to a reconfiguration of the global monetary system, breaking down national borders and allowing for a more fluid exchange of value across different economies [12][13] Group 3: Real World Assets (RWA) - RWA represents the tokenization of real-world assets on the blockchain, allowing for decentralized trading and ownership of assets like stocks and bonds, similar to asset-backed securities [16][17] - The development of RWA could create a new financial market that operates parallel to traditional centralized markets, enabling direct wealth management on the blockchain without reverting to fiat currencies [17][18] - RWA can also enhance the monetary system by allowing tokenized assets to be used as currency for transactions, thereby expanding the definition of what can be considered money [18]