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The Plumeberg News - 25.10.2024
October 26, 2024

The Plumeberg News offers weekly insights into the Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi) sector, carefully curated by the Goonheads specifically for PLUME GOONS.

Here is an overview of what the Plumeberg News will cover: 

  1. Weekly RWA Highlights
  2. RWAfi Market Commentary 
  3. Narrative Overview
  4. RWAfi Category Insights
  5. Tokenized Assets Analytics

1)Weekly RWAfi Highlights

Phlomis Finance Partners with Chromia to Tokenize Real World Assets

Phlomis Finance is teaming up with Chromia to bring tokenization solutions to Real World Assets (RWA). By utilizing Chromia’s Real World Assets Protocol, Phlomis will offer investors access to tokenized financial instruments like equity and debt. This partnership aims to enhance transparency and provide more resilient investment options, benefiting both traditional and crypto investors.

Read more: coinspeaker.com

Plasma Unveils Bitcoin Scaling Solution Backed by Bitfinex

Plasma has introduced a groundbreaking infrastructure for Bitcoin payments, Real World Assets (RWA), and DeFi. This solution utilizes the USDT stablecoin and an innovative consensus mechanism to handle over 1,000 transactions per second, improving speed, efficiency, and security. With $3.5 million in backing from Bitfinex, Plasma aims to eliminate hidden fees and provide instant, zero-cost global payments while supporting smart contracts through its EVM compatibility.

Read more: crypto-economy.com

Centrifuge Integrates Fireblocks for RWA Custody

Centrifuge has integrated Fireblocks to enhance tokenized Real World Asset (RWA) management. This integration enables Centrifuge asset managers to use Fireblocks' custody services for RWAs and CFG tokens, making the platform accessible to over 2,000 institutional clients on Fireblocks Network. The partnership simplifies tokenized RWA issuance and management, helping meet growing demand. Centrifuge’s credit pools currently hold $152 million in TVL, with over $652 million in asset financing to date.

Read more: thedefiant.io

Chainlink Launches Private Blockchain Transactions for Institutions

Chainlink has introduced new privacy-focused technologies aimed at financial institutions. These include the Blockchain Privacy Manager and CCIP Private Transactions, designed to ensure data privacy in cross-chain blockchain transactions. Australia’s ANZ Bank is among the first to adopt this solution for tokenized Real World Asset (RWA) settlement under Singapore’s Project Guardian. Chainlink’s new capabilities address data privacy concerns, enabling secure cross-chain transactions that comply with regulations like GDPR.

Read more: cointelegraph.com

ANZ Pilots Chainlink's Private Transactions for Tokenized RWAs

Chainlink has launched its CCIP Private Transactions protocol, designed to enable confidential and compliant cross-chain transactions for institutions. ANZ Bank will be the first to pilot this privacy-preserving tool for settling tokenized Real World Assets (RWAs) under Singapore’s Project Guardian initiative. The protocol ensures end-to-end privacy for private chain-to-private chain transactions, addressing key institutional needs for secure and regulated blockchain interactions.

Read more: coindesk.com

Movement Labs Utilizes ERC-3643 for Compliant RWA Tokenization

Movement Labs is expanding the use of the ERC-3643 token standard for compliant Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization beyond the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) ecosystem. As a new member of the ERC-3643 Association, Movement Labs plans to integrate this standard into its upcoming Layer 2 network, Movement Network. This marks the first ERC-3643 deployment on a non-EVM chain, utilizing the Move Virtual Machine (M2) for identity-based, permissioned tokens that ensure regulatory compliance.

Read more: thedefiant.io

Aurum Equity Partners Launches $1B Tokenized Fund on XRP Ledger

Aurum Equity Partners has unveiled a $1 billion tokenized fund, combining equity and debt, powered by the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This fund targets global data center investments across the U.S., UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, and Europe. Leveraging Zoniqx's Tokenized Asset Lifecycle Management (TALM) and DyCIST protocol, the fund aims to offer greater liquidity and access to private equity and debt markets. The XRP Ledger will enable efficient, compliant trading on secondary markets, enhancing transparency and operational efficiency.

Read more: cryptoglobe.com

How RWA Tokenization Is Expanding into Unique Markets

RWA tokenization is rapidly evolving, extending beyond traditional financial sectors to include air rights, LEGO models, and tree plantations. SkyTrade, for instance, tokenizes air rights, enabling real estate owners to trade vertical space for drone pathways and development. Platforms like 3DPass tokenize LEGO models, allowing enthusiasts to sell and verify their creations. In agriculture, SankalpTaru tokenizes tree plantations, recording each tree’s data on the blockchain to support CSR efforts and transparency.

Read more: cryptonews.com

2)RWA Market Commentary

1. Growth and Institutional Adoption

The RWA tokenization market is expanding rapidly, with $185 billion in tokenized assets currently in circulation, primarily driven by stablecoins. Institutional adoption is accelerating, with key players like ANZ Bank piloting Chainlink’s private transaction protocol and Centrifuge integrating Fireblocks for RWA custody. Aurum Equity Partners' $1 billion tokenized fund on the XRP Ledger demonstrates growing interest in tokenization, making traditionally illiquid assets like real estate and private equity accessible to a broader range of investors.

2. Challenges and Opportunities in RWA Implementation

While RWA tokenization presents vast potential, it faces hurdles such as regulatory uncertainty, liquidity risks, and operational challenges. Institutions require enhanced privacy and compliance features to meet legal frameworks like GDPR. However, solutions like Chainlink’s CCIP Private Transactions and ERC-3643's compliance standard are helping to bridge these gaps. The sector's ability to address these challenges will determine the pace of future adoption, particularly in heavily regulated industries like finance and real estate.

3. Sector-Specific Dynamics

RWA tokenization is transforming sectors beyond finance. SkyTrade’s tokenization of air rights, 3DPass' approach to tokenizing LEGO models, and SankalpTaru’s blockchain-based tree plantation tracking illustrate the versatility of tokenization. These niche applications offer new liquidity and trading opportunities, particularly for assets previously considered illiquid or difficult to manage, such as airspaces and environmental assets. Each sector is unlocking new value streams through tokenization, driving further innovation and investment.

4. Emerging Trends and Future Outlook

Tokenization is expected to redefine markets, with estimates projecting the sector to grow 50-fold by 2030. Non-EVM chains like Movement Labs’ integration of ERC-3643 highlight how tokenization is spreading beyond Ethereum, increasing scalability and compliance options. Future trends point to greater institutional involvement and the democratization of exclusive markets like private equity. As blockchain infrastructure matures, tokenization will likely drive significant shifts across industries, opening up new opportunities for both traditional and crypto-native investors.

3)Narrative Overview

Top Performing narratives (7D change):

  • Memes: 12%
  • LSD L2: 8%
  • NFTs: 5% 
  • BTC: 4%
  • RWA: -14%

RWA Index Ranking 4th:

4)RWA Category Insights

Market Cap: $9.12B (13.7%)

Top Gainers: 

  • Gold DAO: +19%
  • Blocksquare: +10.5%
  • Artrade: -7.1%

Market Cap Ranking: 

  • Mantra $OM
  • Ondo $ONDO
  • Pendle $PENDLE

5)Tokenized Assets Analytics

Private credit

  • Active Loan Value: $9.28B
  • Total Loans Value: $15.22B
  • Total Loans: 1947

Tokenized Treasuries

  • Total Value: $2.42B (+2.14%)
  • Average Yield To Maturity: 4.93%
  • Holders: 7,534 (-15.2%)

Stablecoins: 

  • Market Cap: $170.8B (-0.65%)
  • Monthly Transfer Volume: $1.57T (+8.33%)
  • Monthly Active Addresses: 20.63M (5.19%)

Conclusion

The RWA tokenization market is gaining momentum as innovative partnerships and technological advancements drive institutional interest. This week, key developments like Phlomis Finance’s partnership with Chromia and Centrifuge’s integration with Fireblocks demonstrate how the sector is expanding access to tokenized financial instruments, enhancing both liquidity and compliance. Plasma’s introduction of a Bitcoin scaling solution, backed by Bitfinex, also highlights the sector’s potential to bridge gaps between traditional finance and blockchain, while maintaining security and efficiency.

As niche markets like air rights and agriculture join the RWA tokenization trend, the market's scope continues to diversify. Movement Labs’ use of ERC-3643 on a non-EVM chain signals growing adaptability in the space, while Aurum Equity Partners' $1 billion tokenized fund underscores the increasing role of tokenized real world assets in large-scale investments. Despite market fluctuations, the push for sustainable growth and broader financial inclusion remains strong, positioning RWAs as a transformative force across multiple industries.

About Plume

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