Real‑World Asset (RWA)
Also known as: RWA, tangible asset token, physical asset token
A physical or traditional asset represented on blockchain through tokenization.
A Real‑World Asset (RWA) refers to tangible assets—such as real estate, debt instruments, commodities, and art—that have been digitally tokenized on a blockchain. Tokenizing RWAs enables fractional ownership, improved liquidity, and programmable financial instruments like tokenized bonds or equity. RWAs bridge traditional finance with DeFi by making physical asset exposure accessible in digital form, subject to legal compliance and custody arrangements.