Overview
- Citrini Research published a 79‑page report in October 2026 arguing that tokenizing real‑world assets gives blockchains a clear, practical role in finance.
- The report and market tests show U.S. Treasuries, stocks, funds and cash-like stablecoins are beginning to migrate onchain, enabling instant settlement, programmable use and cross‑platform movement.
- Analysts named networks such as Ethereum, Solana and BNB Chain as likely direct beneficiaries of onchain asset activity while noting institution-focused chains like Avalanche could win specific use cases.
- Tokenized stocks sold today are typically 1:1 tracker certificates held by a custodian, which follow share prices but do not confer shareholder voting rights and do not automatically carry SIPC protection.
- Market participants caution that basic token issuance may become commoditized and that the real profits will come after assets are onchain through trading, lending, collateral services and machine‑native tools such as AI agents.