Real Finance CEO on RWAs, Tokenization & the Future of Onchain Finance

Real Finance CEO on RWAs, Tokenization & the Future of Onchain Finance

Author: Bitcoin.com July 21, 2026 Duration: 25:17

Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is still in its early stages—and according to Real Finance CEO and co-founder Ivo Grigorov, tokenized Treasuries are only the beginning.

In this conversation, Alex Richardson speaks with Ivo about building an EVM-compatible Layer 1 purpose-built for RWAs, the infrastructure needed for institutional adoption, and why custody, insurance, validator design, and standardized frameworks will be key to bringing traditional finance on-chain.


They discuss:

- Why tokenized Treasuries may become just one part of the long-term RWA market- Bringing revenue-generating assets on-chain

- The role of the ASSET token within the Real Finance ecosystem- Institutional partnerships and adoption strategies

- Euro stablecoins and the Real Finance mainnet roadmap

- Why Ethereum compatibility matters for institutional financeIf you're interested in tokenization, RWAs, stablecoins, institutional crypto adoption, and the future of onchain finance, this episode is for you.


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Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to Real Finance and Its Vision

(02:51) Tokenization of Real-World Assets

(06:11) Partnerships and Collaborations

(08:58) The Role of the Asset Token

(12:12) Exploring the EuroPeg Stablecoin

(15:12) Technological Foundations and EVM Compatibility

(18:07) Future of Tokenization and Market Opportunities

(20:56) Building a Strong Ecosystem through Partnerships

(23:50) Looking Ahead: What's Next for Real Finance


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