Cardano Strengthens Position in RWA Tokenization
The Cardano blockchain is taking a major step into the tokenized real-world assets (RWA) space. The DeFi protocol Genius Yield, built on Cardano, has approved a critical proposal—F12 Catalyst—that sets protocols for onboarding assets as well as validation.
This milestone will provide a secure and trustworthy platform for RWA trading on the blockchain. The architecture includes robust audit mechanisms for assets and ownership verification, both of which are required to ensure authenticity and safeguard investors.
Next Steps: Onboarding Portal and Token Issuance
Following approval, Genius Yield will develop a digital onboarding portal for asset owners. This portal will facilitate listing real-world assets on-chain.
After onboarding, the project will implement token issuance protocols and develop a reward system to encourage participation. These efforts pave the way for an expansion of the RWA trading platform.
RWA Market Aims for $2 Trillion by 2030
Genius Yield is not the only endeavor within Cardano’s RWA program. Initiatives such as Empowa and Tiamonds are also propelling the utilization of tokenized assets. Empowa is aimed at Africa’s real estate market, while Tiamonds allows for the trading of fractionalized diamond holdings.
The total RWA market is growing very rapidly. Brickken reports that $50 billion in assets were tokenized as of March 2025, of which real estate alone accounted for $30 billion. McKinsey estimates the total RWA market to be as high as $2 trillion in 2030.
Real-World Assets: A Breakthrough Use Case for Crypto
RWAs are becoming increasingly popular as one of the most interesting uses in crypto. By tokenizing real-world assets like property, art, or commodities, they allow for fractional ownership and liquidity in otherwise unaccessible markets.
Cardano’s recent move is strengthening its commitment to building a scalable and secure space for these real-world use cases—paving the way for broader adoption and real utility.
