Real World Assets Surge In DeFi: RWA Protocols Now Hold 3.69% Of Total Value Locked

Real World Asset (RWA) protocols have seen significant growth within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, now accounting for 3.69% of the total value locked (TVL), up from 1.77% in July.

This upward trend highlights the increasing integration of real-world assets into DeFi, as these protocols provide opportunities to tokenize physical assets, bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology.

Real-world assets have quickly become one of the most talked-about narratives in DeFi, drawing attention from both institutional and retail investors. As the demand for RWA-backed DeFi solutions grows, several projects are leading the charge in terms of TVL.

Top RWA Projects by TVL:
1. Sky – $1.60 billion
Sky leads the pack, boasting the highest TVL among RWA protocols.

2. Ondo – $642 million
Ondo is another strong performer, securing its position as a significant player in the RWA space.

3. BlackRock – $522 million
BlackRock, one of the most notable names in finance, is making waves in the DeFi world with its RWA initiative.

4. UsualMoney – $292 million
UsualMoney continues to gain traction as a popular choice for RWA investment.

5. Solv – $195 million
Solv’s innovative approach to tokenizing real-world financial assets places it among the top RWA projects.

6. OpenEden – $127 million
OpenEden’s RWA protocol is steadily growing, with a solid TVL contribution.

7. RealT – $117 million
RealT focuses on tokenizing real estate, offering investors access to fractional ownership.

8. Cygnus – $86.7 million
Cygnus continues to build its presence in the RWA space with a strong TVL.

9. Anzen – $65.4 million
Anzen’s growing TVL underscores its potential in the RWA sector.

10. Tangible – $42.0 million
Tangible rounds out the top 10, showing steady growth in TVL.

With RWA protocols on the rise, the DeFi ecosystem is evolving to include more traditional financial assets, expanding its utility and appeal to a broader audience.

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