Is Real Estate the Next Big Thing on Blockchain?

The next decade could see an explosion in the value of real estate assets moved onto blockchain platforms, with new research forecasting that tokenized property could surpass $4 trillion by 2035.

This figure would mark a dramatic leap from the less than $300 billion expected in 2024, according to a new report from the Deloitte Center for Financial Services, which projects an annual growth rate of over 27%.

The surge is expected to be fueled by a mix of technological innovation and shifts in the real estate landscape itself. Changes brought on by the pandemic, climate challenges, and the rise of digital economies are already reshaping how properties are used and valued.

Chris Yin, co-founder of Plume Network — a blockchain tailored for real-world assets — highlighted that traditional office spaces are increasingly being transformed into AI hubs, logistics centers, and eco-friendly housing, creating new investment opportunities. Tokenization, he explained, offers investors customized exposure to these evolving sectors.

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Meanwhile, global tensions — particularly concerns over U.S. import tariffs under President Donald Trump — have heightened interest in blockchain-based assets. Juan Pellicer from IntoTheBlock noted that assets like stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets have become attractive safe havens. Tokenized gold trading volume, for instance, recently broke past $1 billion, reaching its highest level since the banking turmoil of early 2023.

As adoption grows, some industry figures believe regulators will eventually catch up. Yin compared the trajectory of tokenization to Uber’s early days, suggesting that increased usage will naturally prompt clearer rules. He stressed that ensuring tokenized assets meet international compliance standards will be crucial for broader acceptance.

However, not everyone is convinced that real estate is the ideal target for blockchain tokenization. Speaking at Paris Blockchain Week 2025, Securitize COO Michael Sonnenshein argued that while blockchain could streamline parts of the real estate process, the current demand is for assets with greater liquidity rather than traditional property holdings.

Alexander Stefanov