--- title: "Asset tokenization" id: "3366" type: "page" slug: "asset-tokenization" published_at: "2025-10-21T21:28:43+00:00" modified_at: "2026-04-15T13:44:53+00:00" url: "https://hedera.com/use-cases/asset-tokenization/" markdown_url: "https://hedera.com/use-cases/asset-tokenization.md" excerpt: "asset tokenization Power asset tokenization at scale Tokenization is the process of converting rights to an asset into a digital token on a blockchain. Hedera makes it easy to tokenize real-world and digital assets, making them liquid, fractional, and transparent...." --- asset tokenization # Power asset tokenization at scale Tokenization is the process of converting rights to an asset into a digital token on a blockchain. Hedera makes it easy to tokenize real-world and digital assets, making them liquid, fractional, and transparent. Built for scale, it offers predictable fees, EVM compatibility, and performance you can trust. institutional acceptance ## Leading institutions trust Hedera for asset tokenization ## Tokenization is reshaping global markets ### Increased liquidity Tokenization allows fractional ownership of assets such as real estate, bonds, equities, derivatives, and commodities— making it easier for more investors to participate, which boosts market liquidity. ### Global accessibility Because tokens exist on decentralized networks like Hedera, investors from anywhere in the world can buy and sell them– bypassing traditional geographic and financial barriers. ### 24/7 markets Unlike traditional markets limited by trading hours, tokenized assets can be traded around the clock, improving flexibility and market responsiveness. ### Transparency, security, and programmability Tokenized assets are recorded on a ledger, ensuring immutability, auditability, and the ability to include programmable logic–reducing fraud risk and enhancing trust between participants. ## Why Hedera for tokenization? ### Built for regulated markets and real-world assets Hedera’s combination of performance, governance, and compliance is a strong fit for regulated industries such as banking, finance, supply chain, energy, healthcare, and government. It’s ideal for regulated markets where tokenized assets, including equities, bonds, real estate, and derivatives, require high volume, fast settlement, and real-time reconciliation. ### Proven scalability With finality in 2.9 seconds and tens of billions of transactions processed to date, Hedera delivers the speed and reliability needed for high-scale applications. ### Institutional compliance Hedera is governed by leading global enterprises, many of which run a network node. This model brings credibility and oversight to the network, alongside built-in token compliance features. [Visit Council](https://hederacouncil.org/) tokenization ebook ## Unlocking the potential of tokenized real-world assets Tokenized real-world assets are projected to be a multi-trillion dollar market, yet most institutions are still navigating the infrastructure needed to get there. Discover how Hedera is powering tokenization across finance, real estate, carbon markets, and commodities – providing the speed, compliance, and liquidity that legacy systems can’t. See why leading enterprises are choosing Hedera to bring real-world assets on-chain. [Download eBook](https://hedera.com/tokenization-ebook) featured video ## Tokenization needs a trusted foundation As tokenization expands across asset classes, it needs secure and scalable infrastructure that institutions can trust for real-world use. Hedera delivers that trust layer, enabling transparent, auditable tokenization at scale. predictable development ## Predictable costs at every step A typical token mint and transfer on Hedera costs just $.0008 USD. Stable fees are essential for institutional-grade systems and enable accurate total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling for business planning and product integration. On Hedera, there is no gas market volatility—costs stay low and consistent. trustworthy transactions ## Fairness built into the network On Hedera, no single node or group can manipulate transaction order. Unlike other blockchains where validators may reorder transactions for profit, Hedera uses consensus timestamps agreed upon by the majority of the network. This ensures transaction ordering is tamper-resistant and front-running is virtually impossible. optionality ## Choose the best path for your token Hedera gives you the flexibility to tokenize assets natively or use EVM-compatible smart contracts. Native tokenization is ideal for high-speed, low-cost transfers. When you need programmable logic or DeFi access, smart contracts offer full compatibility with Ethereum tools and standards. asset tokenization studio ## Token standard optionality An open source toolkit that makes it easy to configure, issue, and manage tokenized securities and equities on Hedera–all without being locked into one token standard. [Learn More](/product/asset-tokenization-studio/) case studies Leading institutions trust Hedera for tokenization [#](#) [#](#) [View All](/case-studies) State Street, Fidelity, and LGIM join the on-chain RWA movement Learn how Archax is leveraging Hedera’s secure, low-cost network to tokenize money market funds from State Street, Fidelity, and LGIM. [Case Study](/case-study/archax/) BitGo joins Hedera Council to advance institutional digital assets Discover how BitGo leverages Hedera’s secure, high-performance network to deliver regulated custody, settlement, and tokenization solutions. [Case Study](/case-study/bitgo/) Positioned to tokenize billions in real-world assets Zoniqx’s Tokenization Platform-as-a-Service (TPaaS) revolutionizes asset ownership by converting real-world assets into compliant security tokens. [Case Study](/case-study/zoniqx/) Tokenizing $2.2 billion of commercial real estate RedSwan is a commercial real‐estate (CRE) company that tokenized an institutional-grade CRE portfolio on Hedera, enabling fractional ownership and enhanced liquidity. [Case Study](/case-study/redswan/) Leveraging Hedera for regulated tokenized asset trades Lloyds Banking Group, Aberdeen Investments, and Archax have executed the UK’s first foreign exchange (FX) trades using tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) as collateral—powered by Hedera. [Case Study](/case-study/abrdn-lloyds-archax/) native tokenization ## Hedera Token Service A native service that offers native tokens for fast, low-cost transfers and instant finality along with EVM-compatible smart contracts when needed. [Learn More](/service/token-service/) expert insights to guide your tokenization journey Featured resources [#](#) [#](#) [View All](/case-studies) hederacon interview **The future of on-chain real-world assets** Zoniqx Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer Sanjeev Birari joins us for an insightful interview at HederaCon 2025 to explore how Zoniqx is positioning itself at the forefront of real-world asset tokenization alongside Hedera and other leading chains. [Watch Replay](https://youtu.be/Urq-xw5hzv0?si=WQABOa7-KJNyw51P) blog **How is tokenization changing the way we invest?** Explore the REITs in Web3 series to learn how tokenization, NFTs, and DeFi are transforming real estate ownership—making property investment more transparent, liquid, and accessible for everyone. [Read Blog](https://hedera.com/blog/how-is-tokenization-changing-the-way-we-invest) blog **ioBuilders and Hedera’s open-source Asset Tokenization Studio** Explore Hedera’s open-source Asset Tokenization Studio—built for secure, compliant, and scalable tokenization of equities, bonds, and beyond through customizable templates, on-chain governance, and enterprise-grade architecture. [Read Blog](https://hedera.com/blog/iobuilders-helps-transform-digital-assets-on-hedera-through-asset-tokenization-studio) see what others are saying Trusted for the real world [#](#) [#](#) [View All](/case-studies) Since we started Archax back in 2018, we predicted that all assets would ultimately come ‘on chain’ and we are really seeing that prediction becoming a reality now. Allowing traditional equity and debt instruments to be represented in token form is a logical and key next step in this process. Graham Rodford CEO & Co-founder [Read More](/case-study/archax/) The Hedera network is the backbone of our platform. Its speed, security, and global reach allow us to provide a truly accessible and efficient marketplace for tokenized real estate investments worldwide. Edward Nwokedi Founder & CEO [Read More](/case-study/redswan/) This groundbreaking initiative proves that digital assets can be used in regulated financial markets under existing legal frameworks here in the UK. It’s a major step forward in demonstrating how tokenisation can enhance collateral efficiency, reduce friction, and unlock new trading opportunities. Peter Left Head of Digital Finance [Read More](/case-study/abrdn-lloyds-archax/) By using tokenised money market funds as collateral, we can lower trading desk funding costs, improve capital efficiency, and reduce settlement times. Allan Trimmer Head of Product [Read More](/case-study/abrdn-lloyds-archax/) At ioBuilders, we are working on the next generation of financial markets, such as OpenBrick, based on the tokenization of financial instruments on the Hedera blockchain and their application to alternative markets — traditionally illiquid and difficult to access, as in the real estate sector — with the goal of making them more attractive for all parties. Carlos Matilla Sanz CEO [Read More](/case-study/iobuilders/) World’s first upstream Oil & Gas fund proves that real world assets can be brought on-chain with compliance and institutional scale at the core, Zoniqx is building the backbone of regulated tokenization, where compliance and distribution meet global liquidity. Prasanth Kalangi Founder [Read More](/case-study/zoniqx/) The future of tokenized finance depends on standardization and ERC-3643 gives the industry a common language for compliant tokenization. Luc Falempin CEO of Tokeny & Head of Product [Learn More](/dapp-directory/) ## Discover why Hedera is the trust layer for tokenization [Start Building](/start-building) [Learn More](/case-studies)