What is On-Chain Assets?

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On-Chain Assets are digital tokens on a blockchain that represent ownership or rights to an underlying asset, which can be native to the blockchain (like cryptocurrencies) or a tokenized Real-World Asset (RWA) such as treasury securities, bonds, or real estate. The token serves as the authoritative, immutable record of ownership and facilitates fractionalization, instant settlement, and 24/7 trading without traditional intermediaries.

On-Chain Assets

What is On-Chain Assets?

What is the fundamental difference between native on-chain assets and tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs)?

How does the tokenization of U.S. Treasury securities and bonds function as a prime example of On-Chain Assets?

What are the key technological and economic benefits of using On-Chain Assets for financial markets?

What are the primary regulatory and legal challenges facing the widespread adoption of tokenized On-Chain Assets?

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