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Hashed Out V19: The Real World, On-Chain- Tokenized Assets 101
The Future of Ownership Is Fractional, Global, and Blockchain-Based
Scott Kasten
April 17, 2025
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Hey there Hashers!
Welcome to this week’s edition of Hashed Out.
This time, we’re diving into one of the most promising frontiers in web3: tokenized real world assets. From real estate and U.S. treasuries to gold and fine art, the physical world is starting to find its place on-chain. What was once illiquid, opaque, and reserved for institutional investors is now becoming globally accessible, fractional, and programmable.
In this issue, we break down what tokenized RWAs are, why they matter, and how platforms like Ondo Finance are already making it possible to earn real-world yield from blockchain-based treasuries. We’ll explore the tech stack behind asset tokenization, walk through a live case study, and make the argument for why tokenized ownership is more than just a trend—it’s the future of finance.
Whether you're a DeFi native, a cautious investor, or simply curious about the real-world applications of web3, this edition offers a grounded look at how blockchain is bridging the digital and physical economy. Let’s get into it.
Feature Story
Tokenized Real World Assets: Bridging the Digital and Physical Worlds
Real estate. Gold. Fine art. Treasury bonds. These are tangible assets—foundations of wealth and security for generations. But for most people, they’ve remained out of reach. What if you could own a slice of a Manhattan condo, a gold bar in Singapore, or even part of a Picasso painting—without needing millions in capital or an elite financial advisor?
That’s the promise of tokenized real world assets (RWAs)—a growing movement to bring the analog world onto the blockchain.
Editorial
Editorial: Why Tokenized Assets Are the Future of Ownership
We don’t usually think of a brownstone in Brooklyn, a Monet in a gallery, or a bar of gold in a vault as digital things. These are the anchors of the old world—physical, expensive, and exclusive. The kind of assets you either inherit, leverage, or aspire to. But rarely access easily.
That’s what makes the rise of tokenized real world assets feel so radical. It’s not just a new use case for blockchain—it’s a rethinking of ownership itself.
Case Study
Case Study: Ondo Finance and the Rise of On-Chain Treasuries
The crypto market has always promised disruption—but often struggled to connect with the real-world economy. Stablecoins filled the gap for a while, offering dollar-denominated value in volatile markets. But as DeFi matured, a question emerged:
Can we move beyond volatility and yield farming into something more stable and scalable?
Enter tokenized U.S. Treasuries—and with them, platforms like Ondo Finance.
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