Core Insights - The report discusses the transformation of real estate asset securitization from traditional methods to tokenization through blockchain technology, highlighting the advantages of Real World Assets (RWA) in enhancing investment logic and accessibility [1][2]. Group 1: RWA Definition and Advantages - RWA refers to the tokenization of tangible and intangible assets using blockchain technology, allowing for efficient trading and global access [17]. - RWA enhances liquidity and lowers investment barriers by fragmenting large assets into smaller tokens, enabling broader participation from investors [19][21]. - Compared to traditional Asset-Backed Securities (ABS), RWA covers a wider range of assets, simplifies structures, and significantly reduces costs [19][20]. Group 2: Development and Market Growth - Since its inception in 2017, RWA has evolved from a conceptual phase to rapid market expansion, particularly from 2023 onwards [3][4]. - As of August 26, 2025, the total on-chain RWA value reached $26.65 billion, with private credit and U.S. Treasury bonds being the primary assets [4]. - The issuance scale of global on-chain RWA was $15.5 billion in 2024, marking a 256% year-on-year increase, and $14.9 billion in the first half of 2025, reflecting a 142% growth [4]. Group 3: RWA in Real Estate - RWA tokenization in real estate allows for the conversion of property ownership or income rights into tradable digital tokens, with three core models: equity tokens, debt tokens, and income rights tokens [5]. - Projects like the Hong Kong office building RWA have demonstrated significant improvements in liquidity and financing costs compared to traditional Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) [6]. - Major players in the real estate sector, such as New City Group and Greenland Holdings, are actively exploring RWA opportunities to enhance their financing strategies [6]. Group 4: Technical Framework and Participants - The technical architecture of RWA consists of four layers: blockchain base, smart contract layer, middleware, and application layer, ensuring modular and scalable support [30][31]. - Key participants in the RWA ecosystem include asset issuers, technology service providers, exchanges, DeFi protocols, compliance service providers, and regulatory bodies [24][26][27]. - The integration of oracles, cross-chain interoperability, and IoT devices enhances data transparency and asset monitoring within the RWA framework [31].