Tokenization Boom Takes Center Stage at Davos 2026 as Market Exceeds $21 Billion
Tokenization of real-world assets dominated discussions at Davos 2026, with the market now exceeding $21 billion.Summary
The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos 2026 highlighted tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) as the dominant theme for crypto, signaling a shift from pilot programs to live, enterprise-grade deployment.
Discussions focused on infrastructure and integration, with tokenization framed as the mechanism embedding blockchain into traditional finance (TradFi). Key figures from Coinbase, Ripple, and major financial institutions participated in panels emphasizing how tokenization makes illiquid assets tradable on-chain, improving liquidity and settlement. Regulatory clarity achieved in 2025 was cited as a catalyst for this transition.
The market for tokenized RWAs has surpassed $21 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL), with projections suggesting the market could reach $2 trillion to $16 trillion by 2030. Industry leaders, including Ripple, noted massive growth in tokenized volume on platforms like the XRP Ledger, while incumbents like the NYSE explore tokenized securities. Stablecoins were also positioned as crucial connective tissue for on-chain settlement.
(Source：BeInCrypto)