Tokenization, one of the most popular concepts in the cryptocurrency world recently, combines traditional financial assets with blockchain technology.
The tokenization sector is expected to grow significantly, reaching nearly $19 trillion by 2033.
As this area continues to grow and attract attention, Grayscale has made some important announcements.
Speaking at the EthCC conference in Cannes, France, Grayscale research head Zach Pandl stated that he expects significant growth in the tokenization market.
Pandl added that it is currently worth $27 billion and represents only 0.01% of global capital markets.
According to Pandl, who noted that the tokenization sector is still in its very early stages, investors should view this process not as a one-time investment opportunity, but as a long-term path to profit.
Pandl stated that large banks and asset managers are aware of the tokenization opportunity, saying, “Two things institutions are aware of are stablecoins and tokenization.”
Pandl argued that tokenization would take place in stages, with different winners at each stage.
At this point, Pandl predicts that in the initial phase of the process, institutionally focused and permissioned networks, similar to the current financial system, will come to the forefront.
Noting that these networks solve practical problems such as privacy, identity, and control, Pandl cited Canton Network (CC), backed by Wall Street giants like DRW, Goldman Sachs, and Nasdaq, as an early winner in the tokenization sector.
Pandl suggests that in the second phase of tokenization, hybrid models where institutions connect their own blockchains with global networks may dominate.
According to Pandl, the prime example of this is Avalanche (AVAX), where hundreds of independent, corporately owned chains are connected to a layer-1 network.
Ethereum, however, lags behind its competitors. Pandl described the Ethereum (ETH) network as a larger but slower-moving investment.
In conclusion, Pandl argued that decentralized finance is the ultimate goal, but that technology and institutions are not yet fully ready for this major change.
*This is not investment advice.
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