Decentralized Finance Set for a $3 Trillion Boost via Tokenized Real Assets
DeFi is nearing a major rise. A French fintech firm, Next Generation NGPES, expects transactions to grow past $3 trillion by next year. The firm states that total value locked on blockchain networks will hit $500 billion by 2026. This marks a key bridge between usual money and blockchain.
Rising Tokenization of Real Assets
Real asset tokenization turns stocks, bonds, property, and corporate debt into tokens on a blockchain. This change makes it easier to trade these tokens. The token market, now around $1.1 trillion, may grow to nearly $2 trillion next year. Sectors like tokenized funds, stocks, real estate, corporate debt, and money market funds will guide this progress. Both large and small investors can find stable, yield-generating assets here.
Mixing Traditional and Blockchain Finance
Next Generation NGPES sees a mix of old and new finance. Global banks and classic finance firms will start using DeFi smart contracts for settling deals and earning returns. The count of these mixed projects may double by 2026. This growth will help banks around Europe, the United States, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific work with blockchain. DeFi tools will keep pace, as wallet numbers may rise to around 12 million by mid-2026. Yet, just 25-35% of these show unique active users, reflecting short-term trends and automation.
Raising Funds and Building Systems
The space sees more funds coming in. Money from token sales and venture capital should reach $40 billion next year, up from $20 billion in 2025. This cash will help build better systems, grow the user base, and add new products. Investors show clear trust in DeFi’s future.
What Lies Ahead
Traditional money is turning digital and joining blockchain networks. With real asset tokenization at the center, DeFi steps into a phase of deep growth and change. The merging of old money and new systems aims to reshape how investors work, boost trade ease, and open fresh paths for all.
Lance Datskoluo is DL News’ Europe-based markets correspondent.
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