Hundreds of billions of euros are stuck in European small and medium-sized enterprises because traditional credit systems refuse to look at real assets. A recent report from Cointelegraph Research shows that RWA tokenization could break that deadlock: a German SME borrowed €450,000 in just 2 weeks by tokenizing machinery and a spare-parts warehouse, at an 8% interest rate instead of 12% offered by commercial loans.
This isn’t just a story about liquidity. It shows DeFi moving into the real economy, where tangible assets like production lines or inventory can become flexible collateral. Protocols such as Centrifuge, Goldfinch, and MakerDAO have been pioneers, helping SMEs access global capital without going through banks.
My perspective: this is an important piece for the maturation of crypto, but risks still remain—asset valuation volatility, and Europe’s regulatory framework is not yet clear. If you want to get involved, do your own thorough research and manage liquidation risk. The market is shifting, and those who understand the true nature of real assets will have a long-term advantage.
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