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A new Benzinga analysis says real-estate tokenization is moving from hype to a serious theme for 2026, as projects mature and institutions join. The piece cites rising use of on-chain income streams and 24/7 markets as key drivers, alongside clearer rules and better custody for regulated products.
Benzinga’s Kenneth Rapoza outline trend, noting how yield-focused structures are replacing “tiny pieces of buildings” and how wallet distribution could expand access (Benzinga). The article also flags forecasts that place tokenization in the multi-trillion range within the decade, with real estate a major slice.
Evidence is visible in Dubai. Earlier this year, developer DAMAC and blockchain platform MANTRA sign deal to tokenize up to $1 billion in assets, including property, aiming to list tokens on MANTRA’s network. The effort fits the UAE’s broader digital-asset agenda and shows developers pairing large projects with on-chain financing rails.
Singapore is building bank-grade channels. DBS, Franklin Templeton and Ripple detail partnership to enable trading and lending with tokenized money-market funds and a USD stablecoin on DBS Digital Exchange, creating collateral options that can plug into wider RWA markets.
“Tokenized real estate disrupts this model by facilitating continuous trading that operates 24/7. Investors can respond to real-time market shifts,” said Nathaniel Sokoll-Ward, CEO of Manifest, quoted in Benzinga’s analysis. He argued that liquidity and programmable payouts make on-chain property exposure more practical for mainstream allocators.
If these channels scale, 2026 could see more income-producing property, private credit backed by mortgages, and hotel or residential projects issue regulated tokens. The mix of developer adoption in Dubai, bank infrastructure in Singapore, and U.S. wallet distribution can turn tokenized real estate from pilot projects into a repeatable investment category.
