Core Viewpoint - The rise of Real World Assets (RWA) tokenization is driven by various factors, but not all assets are suitable for RWA, which requires specific criteria for successful implementation [2][3][4] Group 1: RWA Overview - RWA refers to the tokenization of tangible and intangible assets using blockchain technology, allowing for digital representation and trading [2] - The total locked value (TVL) of RWA reached $12.5 billion by June 2025, marking a 124% increase from 2024 [2] - Major banks like Citibank and Standard Chartered are exploring RWA applications in payment settlements, asset management, and cross-border transactions [2] Group 2: Asset Suitability and Standards - Successful RWA implementation requires assets to meet three criteria: value stability, clear legal rights, and verifiable off-chain data [3][4] - The report identifies five main asset categories suitable for RWA: financial assets (gold, bonds), renewable energy assets (charging stations, photovoltaics), real estate (hotels, properties), intangible assets (carbon credits, data), and computing power assets (GPU hardware) [3][4] Group 3: Regulatory and Standardization Efforts - A new RWA registration platform was launched in Hong Kong to facilitate the entire process of asset tokenization [5][6] - The Hong Kong Web3.0 Standardization Association initiated key standards for RWA tokenization, expected to be completed within the year [6] - The registration platform aims to transform assets into financeable products, addressing valuation gaps and standardization issues [6]