Tokenized real-world assets: what does the token actually represent?
Trace a tokenized asset from its onchain contract to custody, legal claims, redemption rules, and costs with a practical framework for evaluating RWA structures.
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Real-world assets
What a digital token represents beyond the chain.
Use this collection to investigate the connection between a token, an underlying asset, and the holder’s rights. Ownership records, custody, eligibility, and enforcement belong in the same research note because an onchain balance alone does not answer those offchain questions.
Each article includes a primary reference, practical research questions, and links to connected guides. Read for the mechanism first, then follow the related topics to build a more complete picture.