How Cross-Chain Systems Pave The Way For Tokenized Economies

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May 8, 2024
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Landshare Team

As blockchain technology matures, its potential extends beyond digital currencies into the broader domain of tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs). From real estate to artworks and even intellectual property, the ability to tokenize physical assets has opened up new possibilities for investment, ownership, and exchange. 

A Boston Consulting Group report stated that the market size of the on-chain RWA market is expected to hit $16 Trillion by 2030. The massive market size showcases enormous possibilities for growth in the future. 

The evolution of technology towards a tokenized economy requires robust cross-chain technologies that facilitate seamless interoperability among diverse blockchain platforms. Here, we will explore what a tokenized economy looks like, why tokenizing real-world assets is transformative, and the crucial role of cross-chain solutions in this burgeoning ecosystem.

What Is Tokenization And How Does It Benefit the Financial Sector?

Tokenization involves converting the rights to an asset into a digital token on a blockchain. These tokens represent ownership or a claim to the underlying asset, allowing them to be bought, sold, or traded on digital platforms. The process democratizes access to investment opportunities and enhances liquidity, transparency, and efficiency in transactions.

Almost every other tangible financial asset can be tokenized today. Thanks to blockchain technology, commodities, currencies, real estate properties, arts, and many other similar assets can be traded in their tokenized versions. The concept of tokenization gained popularity quickly, and a huge amount of credit goes to the benefits it brings to the table. 

Advantages of Tokenized Economy Bringing Financial Empowerment 

Increased Liquidity: Tokenization can transform traditionally illiquid assets like real estate or art into divisible and easily tradable tokens. This broadens the market and reduces entry barriers for investors, making the asset more tradable and, hence, comparatively more liquid. For example, platforms like Landshare allow investors to purchase fractions of real estate properties as tokens, which they can sell on secondary markets without the need for lengthy and complex real estate transactions. This method greatly enhances liquidity in a market traditionally dominated by high thresholds for entry and exit.

Enhanced Transparency: Using blockchain ensures that all transactions are recorded on an immutable ledger, reducing the risk of fraud and increasing trust. For instance, the buying and selling of real estate properties have traditionally been opaque processes with layers of brokers, inspectors, and legal checks. However, with tokenized real estate transactions, every transaction from initial purchase to subsequent sales is recorded transparently on the blockchain.

Streamlined Processes With Automation: Blockchain technology can automate many of the processes involved in asset management through smart contracts, reducing the need for intermediaries and lowering transaction costs. The process is on-chain and requires no paperwork, which resolves a huge issue inherent to the trade of tangible assets like real estate. A notable example here is Maecenas, which allows users to buy and sell shares in fine art using blockchain. This system eliminates the need for auction houses and brokers, thereby reducing fees and streamlining the entire investment process in art, a market traditionally inaccessible to average investors due to high costs and complex buying processes.

Why Cross-chain is Crucial For RWA?

With the evolution of blockchain technology, the space is filled with many blockchain networks with distinct properties. It was important that these chains connected to each other to create a unified ecosystem, and that’s where Cross-chain systems came to the rescue. 

Cross-chain technology enables blockchain networks to communicate and share information, assets, and value. This interoperability allows users to transact across various blockchains without the need to exchange tokens through a central exchange, enhancing the efficiency and scalability of blockchain applications by connecting otherwise isolated networks.

For instance, Polygon (MATIC) offers extensive cross-chain capabilities through its Polygon Bridge, enabling seamless asset transfers between the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain and Polygon sidechains. This feature supports the movement of ERC tokens, NFTs, and other digital assets, facilitating interoperability and scalability. By using Polygon's cross-chain bridges, users benefit from faster transaction speeds and lower fees compared to Ethereum's mainnet, while maintaining robust security. 

Arbitrum (ARB) is another example where the Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum enhances its cross-chain capabilities primarily through compatibility with Ethereum's network. It allows users to execute Ethereum transactions more swiftly and at a lower cost, without sacrificing security. While it operates on top of Ethereum, Arbitrum doesn't have a native cross-chain bridge like Polygon but leverages Ethereum's security and connectivity.

Cross chain systems bring these benefits to the RWA sector further enhancing its reach. Tokenized assets could move across blockchain networks rather than limited to the native blockchain only. More the reach to multiple blockchains the more users it can cater. 

Benefits of Cross-Chain Solutions Within RWA Sector

Broader Market Access: RWA investors benefit from cross-chain systems by gaining access to a wider range of tokenized assets across multiple blockchains, optimizing their investment strategies. This not only broadens their market reach but also enhances liquidity in the RWA sector by including a diverse pool of investors.

Reduced Risk of Fragmentation: Cross-chain technology ensures interoperability across different blockchains, preventing market fragmentation and fostering a more unified ecosystem. Connectivity makes RWAs more accessible and prevents projects within the RWA sector from being isolated on single platforms, promoting broader adoption and integration.

Enhanced Scalability: Cross-chain solutions address scalability challenges that single blockchains face by distributing the load among multiple networks. The utilization of various networks’ strengths leads to more efficient handling of transactions and interactions, significantly enhancing the performance and scalability of RWA applications.

A significant advancement in cross-chain technology is the development of blockchain bridges, such as Polkadot and Cosmos, which aim to connect disparate blockchains to enable asset and data transfer. When the tech is integrated with the RWA sector, it brings significant results. 

Cross-chain technology significantly enhances the Real World Asset (RWA) sector by improving liquidity and market access. By enabling seamless transactions across various blockchains, it allows investors to diversify their portfolios with a broader range of tokenized assets, such as real estate or commodities. 

The volume of tokenized real estate assets like to increase largely due to improved interoperability provided by cross-chain platforms. This technology also reduces market fragmentation, creating a more cohesive and robust investment landscape, which further attracts a larger pool of global investors, driving the sector's growth and stability.

The Need for Interoperability in the RWA Sector

Cross-chain technology is crucial in the context of RWA because it enables interoperability between different blockchain platforms. This means that assets can move seamlessly across various blockchain networks, enhancing the functionality and reach of tokenized assets. Each blockchain would operate in isolation without cross-chain capabilities, limiting the potential for a truly global and integrated tokenized economy.

As more assets get tokenized on various blockchain platforms, interoperability becomes crucial. Cross-chain technology allows different blockchains to communicate and share information, enabling tokens and assets to move freely across diverse networks. 

The Future of Tokenized Economies and Multi Chain Integration

Integrating cross-chain technologies with tokenization efforts will likely redefine asset management and investment across multiple sectors. As regulatory frameworks evolve to accommodate these innovations, we can anticipate a more inclusive and efficient global market landscape.

As assets from real estate to artwork are tokenized, they become more accessible and liquid. Tokenization could unlock trillions in illiquid assets, significantly expanding global investment opportunities. According to a forecast by the World Economic Forum, the tokenized assets market could exceed $24 trillion by 2027. 

Integration of multichain systems will enable these tokens to operate across different blockchain platforms, enhancing the functionality and reach of each tokenized asset. This interoperability is critical to building a seamless, efficient global marketplace, bridging diverse economic sectors and geographies, and setting the stage for a more inclusive financial ecosystem.

Conclusion

The potential of a tokenized economy facilitated by cross-chain technology represents a significant shift in how we perceive asset ownership and investment. As this ecosystem continues to evolve, it promises to bring more inclusivity, efficiency, and transparency to the global economy. The journey towards a fully integrated tokenized world is complex and fraught with challenges, but the benefits could redefine the economic landscape for future generations.

About Landshare

Landshare is a platform for tokenizing property in the United States. It allows investors to buy shares in residential properties through blockchain tokens. This method has simplified the investment process and made real estate investment accessible to a broader audience. Landshare merges blockchain technology with the real estate sector by offering tokenized real estate assets on its platform, enabling investments as low as $50 and democratizing access to property investment. 

The platform utilizes Real World Asset (LSRWA) tokens to offer investors shared ownership in actual property assets, which is a significant innovation in real estate investment. Landshare's utility token, LAND, has proven its transactional efficiency with the successful sale of four tokenized properties on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), showcasing its market readiness. By addressing inefficiencies and liquidity challenges in traditional real estate, Landshare is emerging as a pivotal player, providing attractive opportunities for growth and passive income.

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January 17, 2025
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January 17, 2025

Landshare's Loan Protocol: Access Liquidity Without Selling Your Tokens

How to access liquidity without selling LAND tokens
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Landshare Team

At Landshare, we aim to make real estate investment accessible to everyone. By tokenizing real estate assets, we allow users to invest in prime properties worldwide without the massive upfront cost. 

We’ve brought out our latest update: the Land Protocol. Through this, token holders can access liquidity without selling their assets by using Landshare Tokens (LAND) or Real World Asset Tokens (LSRWA) as collateral. 

This creates a mutually beneficial scenario for both borrowers and lenders. Borrowers gain the cash flow they need, while lenders earn consistent returns through interest. How does this work? Let’s discuss 

The Promise of Loan Protocol 

If you’re holding LAND or LSRWA tokens, why let them sit idle when you can borrow USDC and put your assets to work? 

With the Landshare Loan Protocol, you don’t need to sell your valuable tokens to access liquidity. Instead, you can use them as collateral and get the funds you need while retaining ownership of your assets. Whether you want to cover personal expenses, make new investments, or take advantage of other opportunities by borrowing USDC through Landshare, you can maximize tokens' potential without parting with them.

As a lender, the protocol helps you earn 10% APY by contributing USDC. 

How does it work? 

The Landshare Loan Protocol has two distinct pools: one for LSRWA tokens and another for LAND tokens. Each of these pools has a set maturity date, the deadline by which loans must be repaid. If the loan isn’t repaid by this date, the collateral used by the borrower will be liquidated, meaning it will be sold to recover the loan amount. 

The completion percentage displayed for each pool shows how much time has passed in the loan term. For example, if the completion percentage is 50%, half the term is completed, and the same amount of time remains before the maturity date.

Once the loan term ends and the maturity date is reached, lenders will get their USDC back along with the interest earned during the loan period. This interest comes from the borrower’s repayment and is set at 10% APY. This means borrowers pay 10% in interest, and lenders earn 10% on their funds. As a lender, your USDC is secured by the collateral the borrower has provided—either LAND or LSRWA tokens. This makes the system secure for lenders since their funds are protected.

The protocol uses over-collateralization to reduce the risk for lenders. This means that borrowers must provide more collateral than the value of the loan they’re taking. 

For example, in the LSRWA pool, a borrower can only withdraw up to 50% of the value of their collateral. So if someone deposits $100 worth of LSRWA, they can only borrow 50 USDC. This extra collateral helps to protect lenders because the loan is backed by more than the borrowed amount, lowering the chances of a loss in case the borrower defaults.

If a loan is not repaid by the maturity date, the collateral (either LSRWA or LAND) will be sold to pay back the loan amount, including any interest. A 10% liquidation fee is also levied.  

After the liquidation, if there is any remaining balance from the sale of the collateral, the borrower can claim it. This process ensures that lenders are compensated even if a borrower fails to repay the loan.

How to borrow USDC using LSRWA and LAND

The process of borrowing USDC by pawning your LSRWA and LAND tokens is straightforward. Let’s walk through it: 

  1. As discussed, there are two pools for each of the tokens: LSRWA and LAND. Press the Borrow button of the pool against which you want to borrow USDC. 
  1. Next, a pop-up will appear on your screen. Enter the amount of USDC you wish to borrow. Once you do that, the collateral amount will be displayed immediately. 
  1. Now, simply press the Borrow button and approve the transaction in your wallet. You will be able to see the borrowed USDC in your wallet. 

How to lend USDC using LSRWA and LAND

You can lend your stablecoins through this protocol and earn 10% APY. The process is simple. Let’s look at it: 

  1. This time, press the Supply button. 

  1. Next, a pop-up will appear on the screen. Enter the amount you can supply and hit the " Supply" button.

Enhanced Capital Efficiency with $LSRWA

We’re rolling out a new borrowing strategy that unlocks triple the earning potential for our users. You’ll be able to borrow against staked LSRWA-USDT LP Tokens, allowing you to stack rewards from three sources at once:

  1.  LSRWA appreciation
  2.  LSRWA-USDT LP staking rewards
  3.  Gains from borrowed USDC

But wait, there’s more! 👀

If you buy $LSRWA via the DS Dashboard, you’ll earn NFT Credits. These credits can be used to mint NFTs and unlock even more rewards, taking your real estate investing to the next level with a touch of DeFi magic!

How the new borrowing strategy will work: 

1. Create LP Tokens: Pair USDT and LSRWA on DS Swap to generate LSRWA-USDT LP Tokens.

2. Wrap and Stake: Deposit LP Tokens into a wrapped contract to keep earning LAND yields.

3. Borrow USDC: Use your wrapped LP Tokens as collateral and unlock USDC via our Loan Protocol.

💡 Why is this exciting? This strategy supercharges your capital efficiency, letting you grow your portfolio without missing out on staking rewards or token gains.

Final Note

Borrowing through the Landshare Loan Protocol offers more than just quick access to cash—it’s an opportunity to make your tokenized assets work for you. You don’t have to choose between selling your tokens and staying liquid. 

With a fixed maturity date and competitive interest rates, this system allows you to borrow responsibly while keeping your tokens safe. 

Take advantage of the liquidity your assets can provide through the Landshare Loan Protocol.

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January 6, 2025
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January 6, 2025

Landshare 2025 Roadmap: New Features, Core Priorities & Team Insights

Learn what's coming up for Landshare in 2025.
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Landshare Team

Hello Landshare community!

As we move into yet another new year, we’d like to express our gratitude for each and every LAND holder, LSRWA investor, and community member who has shared their time and energy with us. 2024 was marked with several major milestones, and you can check out our annual recap here.

With last year officially behind us, it’s time to put out the team’s vision for the next 12 months of Landshare. In this roadmap, we will cover the specific deliverables you can expect to see this year, the ongoing developments that will occur throughout the year, and the core priorities that drive our decision-making process.

Without further ado, let’s dive in!

💡 A Shared Vision for the Future

Landshare has grown into something far greater than what we initially envisioned. What started as a concept for tokenized real estate has blossomed into a robust ecosystem featuring tools and features like staking, NFTs, liquidity pools, a loan protocol, and a secondary market.

In 2025, our focus shifts to unlocking the full potential of these offerings. This year will be about refinement, outreach, and adoption. We’ll prioritize showcasing our features to a broader audience through compelling content, strategic partnerships, offline events, and expanded advertising efforts.

Our goal is simple: to make Landshare a recognized leader in tokenization and to bring the benefits of our ecosystem to the masses. Your support continues to fuel this journey, and together, we can achieve even greater milestones.

TL;DR: The 2025 Roadmap

For those short on time, we’ve summarized the roadmap here, starting with our Core Priorities followed by the specific features and developments you can expect throughout the year.

  • User Experience and Product Polish: Taking a full audit of Landshare’s user experience, including UI changes, quality of life updates, bug fixes and implementing user feedback to improve existing features.
  • Simplified Onboarding: Making it easier for new users to join and engage with Landshare’s ecosystem.
  • Expanded Marketing: Strengthening our presence through YouTube, Web2 ads, and participation in industry events.
  • Property Expansion & Diversification: Adding more real estate options, including single family rentals, short-term rentals (Airbnb), and multi-unit properties, to provide broader investment opportunities.

🔑 Key 2025 Deliverables

  • Landshare Referral Program: Refer new users to Landshare and earn USDC Rewards. Compete on the leaderboard for the most referrals to earn bonuses.
  • Tokenization Hub (3rd Party Tokenization): Offers tokenization-ready templates for property owners to simplify onboarding new properties to the Landshare Ecosystem. Learn more
  • LSRWA Express: A simplified investment option allowing users to deposit stablecoins and earn stablecoin yield from real world assets.
  • LSRWA Liquidity Expansion: Introducing improved liquidity solutions for large LSRWA holders to reduce price impact, alongside enhanced liquidity pools.
  • Plume Network Deployment: Buy LSRWA on Plume Network using the pUSD stablecoin.
  • New Borrowing Strategies: New ways to maximize earning potential by staking LSRWA-USDT LP tokens to earn from multiple sources simultaneously.
  • NFT Ecosystem Refresh: Improving NFT usability with UX enhancements, bug fixes, new NFT releases, and a revamped Marketplace 2.0.
  • Focus Group: A dedicated Telegram group exclusively for large LAND and LSRWA investors, providing them with a direct channel to communicate with the team and access exclusive perks such as sneak peeks, early access to features, and other insights.

🎯 Ongoing Priorities

In addition to the key deliverables, here are the continuous efforts we’ll focus on throughout 2025:

  • Expanding the property portfolio with more diverse options, including Airbnbs and multi-unit buildings.
  • Exploring cross-chain opportunities to extend Landshare’s reach.
  • Making consistent UI/UX upgrades to enhance the platform.
  • Continuing YouTube and Web2 marketing initiatives.
  • Additional CEX listings.

Now that you know what to expect this year, let’s dive a little bit deeper into the new features and changes coming to Landshare in 2025.

⏩ LSRWA Express

We recognize that there are different types of users in the Web3 world — some are highly sophisticated, constantly seeking new ways to squeeze out additional yields. Others are passive, laid-back participants with less experience on the blockchain. Our vision is an ecosystem that accommodates both types of investors. For this reason, in line with our goal to make Landshare more accessible, we’re introducing LSRWA Express.

With LSRWA Express, qualified investors can earn real returns from real assets by simply depositing stablecoins in the Landshare platform. Behind the scenes, the stablecoins are used to purchase, hold, and redeem LSRWA Tokens, much like the capabilities our users already enjoy. On the front end, investors will enjoy a seamless investment where their gains are expressed in terms of USD. Here’s how it works:

  1. Complete KYC: Users will need to complete KYC in order to access LSRWA Express. Using Swipelux ZeroID, this process can be completed in a few moments.
  2. Deposit Stablecoins: Users can then deposit and lock stablecoins for a specific period of time.
  3. LSRWA Acquisition: The deposit contract will use the stablecoins to acquire LSRWA Tokens on behalf of the user.
  4. Yield Generation: LSRWA are auto-redeemed for USDC each month on behalf of all LSRWA Express users. Gains are reflected to the user and harvestable as USDC immediately.
  5. Withdrawal: When the lockup period has passed, users can withdraw their principle in the form of stablecoins or choose to continue staking.

With LSRWA Express, you can earn stablecoin yield without having to navigate the complexities of the ecosystem. Meanwhile, our existing users can continue to benefit from the robust feature set that Landshare has to offer.

💸 Maximize LSRWA yields with new borrowing strategies

In 2024, we launched our Loan Protocol, introducing the ability to borrow USDC against LAND or LSRWA Tokens. In 2025 we’re taking the next step and allowing users to borrow against staked LSRWA-USDT LP Tokens. With this capability, you’ll be able to earn yield from three different sources at once: LSRWA appreciation, LSRWA-USDT LP staking rewards, and gains from borrowed USDC.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Create LSRWA-USDT LP Tokens: This is the same process as it stands now — visit DS Swap and add USDT and LSRWA to the pool.
  2. Wrap LSRWA-USDT LP Tokens: Rather than staking LSRWA-USDT directly, you will deposit them into a wrapped LSRWA-USDT LP Token. The tokens deposited into the wrapped contract will then be deposited into the vault, still earning a LAND yield.
  3. Borrow USDC: Finally, with wrapped LSRWA-USDT Tokens in hand, visit the Landshare Loan protocol and borrow USDC.

Marketing Strategy

As highlighted earlier, one of our primary focuses for 2025 is bringing Landshare’s innovative features to a wider audience. Unlocking the full potential of our ecosystem requires not only building great products but also effectively communicating their value. To achieve this, we have developed a two-pronged marketing strategy targeting both traditional property owners and the crypto community.

🏢 B2B Marketing
Our business-to-business (B2B) efforts are designed to increase awareness of tokenization in traditional sectors and attract property owners to the Landshare ecosystem. Key strategies include:

  • Animated Explainer Videos
  • Targeted YouTube Ads
  • YouTube Influencers
  • Google Ads Campaigns
  • Facebook & Reddit Ads
  • Educational Content

👥 B2C Marketing
Our business-to-consumer (B2C) strategies aim to unlock the potential of the Landshare ecosystem within the crypto community. These efforts include:

  • Co-Marketing Initiatives
  • Twitter Spaces Participation
  • YouTube & Twitter KOLs Outreach
  • Ongoing Short-Term Events
  • Crypto-Focused Podcasts
  • Community-Led Growth

With this multi-faceted approach, we aim to bridge the gap between traditional property owners and the blockchain space while expanding our footprint in the crypto community. 2025 will be a year of bold outreach, creative campaigns, and consistent effort to bring our product to the masses.

🏘️ Property Expansion

Landshare’s Tokenization Hub represents a groundbreaking step forward in making real estate tokenization more accessible to property owners and investors alike. Designed as a comprehensive on-chain solution, it simplifies the process of bringing new properties into the Landshare ecosystem, offering property owners tools and templates to tokenize their assets seamlessly. If you’re unfamiliar with the Tokenization Hub, check out our feature preview here.

The Tokenization Hub will provide solutions for property owners, adding a new audience to the ecosystem. But what benefits can our existing users expect? In addition to new single-family rentals via our Roofstock + Forumpay collaboration, we’re opening the door to properties like Airbnbs, short-term rentals, and multi-unit complexes and improving the efficiency of our property pipeline. In doing so, we aim to grow and diversify our property selection to cater to different investor preferences.

This expanded property portfolio not only benefits investors but also strengthens the overall ecosystem. More properties mean more transaction activity, increased token utility, and greater exposure for Landshare as a pioneer in real estate tokenization.

🏦 Improving liquidity options for LSRWA

Since the inception of Landshare, we’ve sought to make real estate a truly liquid asset. In 2024, we successfully listed LSRWA Token on DS Swap and created a LSRWA-USDT LP Staking pool, enabling LSRWA holders to trade their tokens anytime. As a result of these efforts, we are proud to say that LSRWA is among the first security tokens with a secondary market, allowing investors to trade their RWA-backed tokens 24/7/365. Recently, our DS Swap pool hit the $350k mark, a testament to the support of our community and liquidity providers.

Despite these successes, we feel there is still room for improvment with regard to LSRWA liquidity — particularly for larger holders. In 2025, we’ll be implementing the following liquidity solutions:

  • OTC Sales: Offering the ability to conditionally sell larger LSRWA sums at a moderately discounted price, instilling confidence in larger buyers.
  • Rental Income Buybacks: Proposing the use of a portion of rental income to buy back LSRWA on DS Swap and add liquidity, increasing price, reducing LSRWA supply and increasing liquidity. This change would require a vote of LSRWA holders.
  • DS Swap adjustments: Using primary sale funds to buy back and burn tokens on DS Swap when the price dips below NAV, generating a small profit for LSRWA holders and ensuring tokens can be sold on DS Swap for a reasonable price.

🔃 NFT Refresh

The NFT ecosystem has been a core pillar of Landshare, driving users toward RWA adoption for over 2 years. In 2025, we’ll be giving the NFT ecosystem a refresh designed to improve user experience and functionality. Some of the updates you can expect include:

  • UX enhancements: Simplified navigation and bug fixes to improve the day-to-day experience of users.
  • Easy onboarding: Improved clarity for how the ecosystem works and how to get started.
  • Marketplace 2.0: A major overhaul to the NFT marketplace UI, plus added functionality like the ability to list premium upgrade NFTs.
  • New NFTs: New properties means new NFTs — each successful property offering on the Tokenization Hub will create a produce a brand new NFT.

Conclusion

Landshare’s foundation is stronger than ever, built on years of hard work, innovation, and the unwavering support of our community. Thank you for believing in Landshare and for being an integral part of this journey. Your feedback, enthusiasm, and commitment inspire us to push boundaries and aim higher every single day.

Stay tuned for the exciting developments ahead, and let’s continue building something extraordinary together!

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November 17, 2024
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November 17, 2024

RWA Tokenization Could See 50x Growth by 2030: Why Real Estate Tokenization is Gaining Popularity

Discover how RWA tokenization, led by real estate, is transforming investments with accessibility, liquidity, and a predicted 50x growth by 2030
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Landshare Team

Trump has won US elections, and with his second term comes a golden age for crypto, with positive regulations and unlimited opportunities. Bitcoin has already touched $91K in jubilation, with a brand new bull run already on the road. Altcoins are not behind either; in fact, CoinGecko’s 2024 Q3 crypto industry report highlighted RWA, memecoins, and more as the most popular crypto narratives!

RWA or real estate tokenization has had a good run in 2024, setting the sector up as one to see tremendous growth in this decade. A recent Tren Finance research report even predicts a 50x growth for RWA tokenization by 2030.

Out of the most popular RWAs to be tokenized this far, real estate is up there. A traditionally illiquid market now turned liquid by RWA tokenization, real estate tokenization is quickly gaining traction. 

The hype surrounding RWA tokenization

RWA tokenization refers to the process of converting ownership over real-world assets (RWAs) like real estate, art, commodities, or financial instruments like bonds or equities into digital tokens on a blockchain. One asset can be turned into one or a series of blockchain-based tokens, so an asset can essentially be purchased by multiple investors. This makes certain markets previously only accessible to HNIs and enterprises more accessible and liquid, lowering entry barriers for novice investors.

Each RWA token can represent complete or fractional ownership of an underlying asset, allowing it to be traded, transferred, or held digitally.

Multiple perks to RWA tokenization make the sector so popular to RWA owners and crypto investors alike. Some of them are:

  • Accessibility: As just mentioned, tokenization lowers the barriers to entry for investing in high-value assets with the feature of fractional ownership. For example, having a stake in a high-value real estate property becomes possible for retail investors with RWA tokenization.
  • Liquidity: Traditional RWAs often suffer from illiquidity; if you take real estate as an example again, assets are inaccessible to buyers due to geographical and economic reasons. However, tokenized assets can be traded quickly and 24/7 from any part of the world, and fractional ownership allows people from all financial backgrounds to enter any market, significantly enhancing liquidity.
  • Cost efficiency: By eliminating intermediaries and streamlining all processes, RWA tokenization reduces costs related to asset management, transaction fees, and regulatory compliance.
  • Global reach: Blockchain enables RWA to be marketed and traded globally, increasing both investor pool and market efficiency.
  • Lower risk than typical crypto: Many traditional investors stay wary of your usual crypto due to their speculative nature; their value is derived from market supply and demand instead of any underlying asset. RWA tokenization solves this issue for such investors, bringing real-world value to the blockchain. This expands the utilities of crypto, birthing innovative use cases that bridge the physical and digital economies. 

What’s more, the use cases of RWA tokenization are vast. You can choose to tokenize everything from real estate to debt instruments to art/collectibles to commodities, making RWA a cornerstone of the DeFi movement.

RWA sector to grow 50-fold in six years?

As Tren Finance’s October 2024 report stated, predictions from some of the largest financial institutions and business consulting firms suggest a 50x growth for RWA by 2030. 

Further forecasts say that the RWA sector could reach a market size between $4 trillion and $30 trillion, as you can see in the image below. 

If the sector reaches even $10 trillion by 2030, that would be a 54-times growth from its current value of $187 billion. 

As Tren Finance further captured in the report, the global RWA market stands at $867 trillion, only a small portion of which currently exists on-chain:

As the RWA tokenization sector matures, it is expected to capture more of this untapped market. 

What else does the Tren Finance report note? Here’s a quick summary:

  • McKinsey & Company expects a $4 trillion market valuation for RWA by 2030, while Standard Chartered expects $30.1 trillion.
  • The tokenized market excluding stablecoins is valued at $11.6 billion.
  • Including stablecoins, the tokenized market holds a valuation of $170 billion. In contrast, private credit holds $9 billion, real estate has $3.8 billion, securities and Treasuries have $2.2 billion, commodities have $1 billion, and ReFi, collectibles, intellectual property, and others have respectively $150 million, $60 million, $50 million, and $130 million+.
  • 2024 has seen the highest amount of RWAs brought on-chain in history.
  • The RWA ecosystem is dominated by BlackRock in tokenized Treasuries and securities, Tether Gold in commodities, and Landshare in real estate among others, as per the report. 

As blockchain continues integrating with TradFi, the financial markets are going through a revolution. Big players like BlackRock and Tether are expanding into RWA tokenization; the sector most definitely has the potential to completely change how people invest/trade and own assets. 

Real estate tokenization running ahead 

Out of all the different RWA being tokenized, real estate tokenization has probably caught on the fastest. Why is that? Here’s what Landshare thinks:

  • Real estate properties are typically high-value and illiquid, making them super ideal for fractionalization through tokenization. By breaking down ownership of real estate into smaller, easily tradable tokens, all sorts of investors can participate in the market without needing large capital. For example, on Landshare, investors can enter the US real estate market with only $50 as a threshold.
  • Real estate is a universally recognized asset class with historically stable returns and good appreciation potential. Add to that the universal market for real estate prepared by tokenization, and investors are naturally attracted to the asset.
  • Blockchain’s ability to provide immutable ownership records and eliminate intermediaries addresses trust and fraud issues usually rampant in traditional real estate transactions.
  • Traditional real estate transactions further involve high costs and lengthy settlement periods. Tokenization simplifies and accelerates both processes, making real estate significantly more attractive.

Overall, real estate’s vast, underutilized potential combined with blockchain’s efficiency creates a perfect use case, naturally making it a frontrunner in the RWA tokenization space.

Landshare is a U.S.-based platform dedicated to the tokenization of real estate properties. It enables investors to acquire fractional shares in residential properties using blockchain technology, streamlining the investment process and broadening the scope of who can invest in real estate. By integrating blockchain technology into the real estate market, Landshare offers tokenized property assets on its platform, making it possible for investments to start at just $50, thus democratizing the entry into property investment.

The platform employs Real World Asset (LSRWA) tokens, granting investors partial ownership in tangible property assets and marking a notable innovation in real estate investment. Landshare's utility token, LAND, has proven its transactional effectiveness by facilitating the sale of four tokenized properties on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), demonstrating its market readiness. Addressing the traditional inefficiencies and liquidity issues in real estate, Landshare positions itself as a critical player, offering promising prospects for growth and passive income generation.

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How Cross-Chain Systems Pave The Way For Tokenized Economies

As blockchain technology matures, its potential extends beyond digital currencies into the broader domain of tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs). From real estate to artworks and even intellectual property, the ability to tokenize physical assets has opened up new possibilities for investment, ownership, and exchange. 

A Boston Consulting Group report stated that the market size of the on-chain RWA market is expected to hit $16 Trillion by 2030. The massive market size showcases enormous possibilities for growth in the future. 

The evolution of technology towards a tokenized economy requires robust cross-chain technologies that facilitate seamless interoperability among diverse blockchain platforms. Here, we will explore what a tokenized economy looks like, why tokenizing real-world assets is transformative, and the crucial role of cross-chain solutions in this burgeoning ecosystem.

What Is Tokenization And How Does It Benefit the Financial Sector?

Tokenization involves converting the rights to an asset into a digital token on a blockchain. These tokens represent ownership or a claim to the underlying asset, allowing them to be bought, sold, or traded on digital platforms. The process democratizes access to investment opportunities and enhances liquidity, transparency, and efficiency in transactions.

Almost every other tangible financial asset can be tokenized today. Thanks to blockchain technology, commodities, currencies, real estate properties, arts, and many other similar assets can be traded in their tokenized versions. The concept of tokenization gained popularity quickly, and a huge amount of credit goes to the benefits it brings to the table. 

Advantages of Tokenized Economy Bringing Financial Empowerment 

Increased Liquidity: Tokenization can transform traditionally illiquid assets like real estate or art into divisible and easily tradable tokens. This broadens the market and reduces entry barriers for investors, making the asset more tradable and, hence, comparatively more liquid. For example, platforms like Landshare allow investors to purchase fractions of real estate properties as tokens, which they can sell on secondary markets without the need for lengthy and complex real estate transactions. This method greatly enhances liquidity in a market traditionally dominated by high thresholds for entry and exit.

Enhanced Transparency: Using blockchain ensures that all transactions are recorded on an immutable ledger, reducing the risk of fraud and increasing trust. For instance, the buying and selling of real estate properties have traditionally been opaque processes with layers of brokers, inspectors, and legal checks. However, with tokenized real estate transactions, every transaction from initial purchase to subsequent sales is recorded transparently on the blockchain.

Streamlined Processes With Automation: Blockchain technology can automate many of the processes involved in asset management through smart contracts, reducing the need for intermediaries and lowering transaction costs. The process is on-chain and requires no paperwork, which resolves a huge issue inherent to the trade of tangible assets like real estate. A notable example here is Maecenas, which allows users to buy and sell shares in fine art using blockchain. This system eliminates the need for auction houses and brokers, thereby reducing fees and streamlining the entire investment process in art, a market traditionally inaccessible to average investors due to high costs and complex buying processes.

Why Cross-chain is Crucial For RWA?

With the evolution of blockchain technology, the space is filled with many blockchain networks with distinct properties. It was important that these chains connected to each other to create a unified ecosystem, and that’s where Cross-chain systems came to the rescue. 

Cross-chain technology enables blockchain networks to communicate and share information, assets, and value. This interoperability allows users to transact across various blockchains without the need to exchange tokens through a central exchange, enhancing the efficiency and scalability of blockchain applications by connecting otherwise isolated networks.

For instance, Polygon (MATIC) offers extensive cross-chain capabilities through its Polygon Bridge, enabling seamless asset transfers between the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain and Polygon sidechains. This feature supports the movement of ERC tokens, NFTs, and other digital assets, facilitating interoperability and scalability. By using Polygon's cross-chain bridges, users benefit from faster transaction speeds and lower fees compared to Ethereum's mainnet, while maintaining robust security. 

Arbitrum (ARB) is another example where the Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum enhances its cross-chain capabilities primarily through compatibility with Ethereum's network. It allows users to execute Ethereum transactions more swiftly and at a lower cost, without sacrificing security. While it operates on top of Ethereum, Arbitrum doesn't have a native cross-chain bridge like Polygon but leverages Ethereum's security and connectivity.

Cross chain systems bring these benefits to the RWA sector further enhancing its reach. Tokenized assets could move across blockchain networks rather than limited to the native blockchain only. More the reach to multiple blockchains the more users it can cater. 

Benefits of Cross-Chain Solutions Within RWA Sector

Broader Market Access: RWA investors benefit from cross-chain systems by gaining access to a wider range of tokenized assets across multiple blockchains, optimizing their investment strategies. This not only broadens their market reach but also enhances liquidity in the RWA sector by including a diverse pool of investors.

Reduced Risk of Fragmentation: Cross-chain technology ensures interoperability across different blockchains, preventing market fragmentation and fostering a more unified ecosystem. Connectivity makes RWAs more accessible and prevents projects within the RWA sector from being isolated on single platforms, promoting broader adoption and integration.

Enhanced Scalability: Cross-chain solutions address scalability challenges that single blockchains face by distributing the load among multiple networks. The utilization of various networks’ strengths leads to more efficient handling of transactions and interactions, significantly enhancing the performance and scalability of RWA applications.

A significant advancement in cross-chain technology is the development of blockchain bridges, such as Polkadot and Cosmos, which aim to connect disparate blockchains to enable asset and data transfer. When the tech is integrated with the RWA sector, it brings significant results. 

Cross-chain technology significantly enhances the Real World Asset (RWA) sector by improving liquidity and market access. By enabling seamless transactions across various blockchains, it allows investors to diversify their portfolios with a broader range of tokenized assets, such as real estate or commodities. 

The volume of tokenized real estate assets like to increase largely due to improved interoperability provided by cross-chain platforms. This technology also reduces market fragmentation, creating a more cohesive and robust investment landscape, which further attracts a larger pool of global investors, driving the sector's growth and stability.

The Need for Interoperability in the RWA Sector

Cross-chain technology is crucial in the context of RWA because it enables interoperability between different blockchain platforms. This means that assets can move seamlessly across various blockchain networks, enhancing the functionality and reach of tokenized assets. Each blockchain would operate in isolation without cross-chain capabilities, limiting the potential for a truly global and integrated tokenized economy.

As more assets get tokenized on various blockchain platforms, interoperability becomes crucial. Cross-chain technology allows different blockchains to communicate and share information, enabling tokens and assets to move freely across diverse networks. 

The Future of Tokenized Economies and Multi Chain Integration

Integrating cross-chain technologies with tokenization efforts will likely redefine asset management and investment across multiple sectors. As regulatory frameworks evolve to accommodate these innovations, we can anticipate a more inclusive and efficient global market landscape.

As assets from real estate to artwork are tokenized, they become more accessible and liquid. Tokenization could unlock trillions in illiquid assets, significantly expanding global investment opportunities. According to a forecast by the World Economic Forum, the tokenized assets market could exceed $24 trillion by 2027. 

Integration of multichain systems will enable these tokens to operate across different blockchain platforms, enhancing the functionality and reach of each tokenized asset. This interoperability is critical to building a seamless, efficient global marketplace, bridging diverse economic sectors and geographies, and setting the stage for a more inclusive financial ecosystem.

Conclusion

The potential of a tokenized economy facilitated by cross-chain technology represents a significant shift in how we perceive asset ownership and investment. As this ecosystem continues to evolve, it promises to bring more inclusivity, efficiency, and transparency to the global economy. The journey towards a fully integrated tokenized world is complex and fraught with challenges, but the benefits could redefine the economic landscape for future generations.

About Landshare

Landshare is a platform for tokenizing property in the United States. It allows investors to buy shares in residential properties through blockchain tokens. This method has simplified the investment process and made real estate investment accessible to a broader audience. Landshare merges blockchain technology with the real estate sector by offering tokenized real estate assets on its platform, enabling investments as low as $50 and democratizing access to property investment. 

The platform utilizes Real World Asset (LSRWA) tokens to offer investors shared ownership in actual property assets, which is a significant innovation in real estate investment. Landshare's utility token, LAND, has proven its transactional efficiency with the successful sale of four tokenized properties on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), showcasing its market readiness. By addressing inefficiencies and liquidity challenges in traditional real estate, Landshare is emerging as a pivotal player, providing attractive opportunities for growth and passive income.

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