What Is Tokenization and How to Get Exposure

The article outlines rapid growth in real-world asset tokenization and its expected market impact: faster settlement, lower costs, and broader accessibility. The tokenization market reached $33.91 billion in 2025 (70% YoY), and major managers (BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, Janus Henderson, Fidelity) are already tokenizing U.S. Treasuries. Advisors can gain exposure via blockchain infrastructure (Ethereum and smart-contract platforms), listed equities with tokenization exposure, or direct tokenized funds (largely limited to institutional investors). Tokenization promises efficiency gains (faster liquidity, lower operating costs) but faces regulatory fragmentation, smart-contract security risks, and potential secondary-market illiquidity. The piece is constructive about long-term adoption while urging due diligence on asset quality, issuer regulation, infrastructure security, and market depth.