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2331What Are Real World Assets (RWA)?
Real World Assets (RWAs) refer to physical or tangible assets that exist outside the blockchain world but are represented digitally through tokenization on a blockchain. These assets can include anything from real estate, commodities, and precious metals, to art, stocks, bonds, or even invoices. Essentially, RWAs allow for the digitization and fractionalization of real-world value, making these assets more accessible and tradable in the DeFi ecosystem.
55What is DeFi (Decentralized Finance)?
DeFi, short for "Decentralized Finance," refers to a new financial system built on blockchain technology that operates without centralized intermediaries like banks or financial institutions. Unlike traditional finance, where transactions are controlled and processed by centralized authorities, DeFi enables financial operations to be executed in a decentralized manner, allowing anyone with internet access to participate. This system is designed to provide transparent, secure, and accessible financial services to everyone